How do we know God's saving work in our lives is genuine?

The sermon emphasizes that a genuine need for Christ is a sure sign of God's saving work in an individual's life. In John 6:37, Jesus declares that all who come to Him will be received, illustrating that this need and the ability to recognize it are initiated by the Holy Spirit. The preacher asserts that if a person truly sees their need for Christ, it is evidence that God has been at work in them. This aligns with the Reformed understanding of irresistible grace, where God's grace effectively leads sinners to faith and repentance, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9. If you feel that need for Christ, it is an assurance of His drawing work in your heart.