T otal depravity U nconditional election L imited atonement I rresistable grace P erseverence of the saints
Matthew 13:5Other seeds fell on rocky
ground, where they did not have much soil, and
immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of
soil, 6 but when the sun rose they were scorched.
And since they had no root, they withered away.
Acts 8:13, 23Even Simon himself believed, and after
being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great
miracles performed, he was amazed.
…For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.”
Hebrews 2:1-3Therefore we must pay much closer
attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the
message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or
disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we
neglect such a great salvation? …
Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible, in the case of those who
have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared
in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the
powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once
again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt
2 Peter 2:20-22For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become
worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for them never to have known
the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment
delivered to them. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to
its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”
Does God really mean
what He says about
forgiving me?
What about my
repetitive sins?
Will I run out of
chances sometime?
Ephesians 2:6-7and raised us up with him
and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in
the coming ages he might show the
immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness
toward us in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:3-4Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused
us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to
an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and
unfading, kept in heaven for you,
1 John 1:7-8But if we walk in the light, as he is in the
light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his
Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 2:1-2My little children, I am writing these
things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an
advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
1. We need to do a better job of equipping Christians for transforming
2. Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when temptations come knocking
Hebrews 10:23-25Let us hold fast the confession of our
hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us
consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not
neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one
another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Romans 12:10-15Love one another with brotherly affection.
Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be
fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in
tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the
saints and seek to show hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless
and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who
weep.
1. We need to do a better job of equipping Christians for transforming
2. Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when temptations come knocking
3. Defeat the idea that teaching on grace, mercy, and forgiveness is “denominational”