How do we know if we are truly born of God?

The assurance of being born of God is intricately tied to one's belief in Jesus as the Christ and the manifestation of love for Him and His followers. The sermon emphasizes that if one believes Jesus is the Christ, it is evidence that they have been born of God. This belief is not merely intellectual assent but represents a transformative experience resulting in a profound love for God and His children. As articulated in 1 John, this love is a distinguishing mark of those who are born of God and reflects a spiritual reality rather than a superficial profession.