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A WORRIESOME SALVATION
- What if the Lord returned ?
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Why Is This a Problem to Christians?
- T otal depravity
- U nconditional election
- L imited atonement
- I rresistable grace
- P erseverence of the saints
All of these are unbiblical concepts
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The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away
- Matthew 135
- Other 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.
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The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away
- Acts 813, 23
- Even 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.
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The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away
- Hebrews 21-3
- Therefore 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?
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The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away
- Hebrews 64-6
- 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
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The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away
- 2 Peter 220-22
- For 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.
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The Christian who falls usually knows he/she is
falling
- Does God really mean what He says about forgiving
me? - What about my repetitive sins?
- Will I run out of chances sometime?
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Werent the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as
Sons?
- Galatians 325
- for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God,
through faith.
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Werent the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as
Sons?
- Ephesians 26-7
- and 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.
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Werent the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as
Sons?
- 1 Peter 13-4
- Blessed 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,
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Werent the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as
Sons?
- 1 John 17-8
- But 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.
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Werent the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as
Sons?
- 1 John 21-2
- My 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.
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How Shall We Address this Problem?? 3
Ways
- We need to do a better job of equipping
Christians for transforming - Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when
temptations come knocking
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Werent the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as
Sons?
- Hebrews 1023-25
- Let 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.
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Werent the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as
Sons?
- Romans 1210-15
- Love 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.
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How Shall We Address this Problem?? 3
Ways
- We need to do a better job of equipping
Christians for transforming - Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when
temptations come knocking - Defeat the idea that teaching on grace, mercy,
and forgiveness is denominational
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- Luke 1232
- Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's
good pleasure to give you the kingdom. - Romans 1513
- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and
peace in believing, so that by the power of the
Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
