How can we examine our faith according to scripture?

2 Corinthians 13:5 instructs believers to 'examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.' This examination involves introspection and comparison against the nature of true faith as presented in the Bible. The sermon illustrates this by contrasting the faith of Nicodemus, which was based on miracles, with the faith of those who truly perceive Christ as Savior. By aligning our beliefs and experiences with the clarity of scripture, we can discern the authenticity of our faith and its foundation.