T otal depravity
U nconditional election
L imited atonement
I rresistable grace
P erseverence of the saints
Matthew 13:5
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.
Acts 8:13, 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.”
Hebrews 2:1-3
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? …
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 2:20-22
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.”
Does God really mean
what He says about
forgiving me?
What about my
repetitive sins?
Will I run out of
chances sometime?
Galatians 3:25
…for in Christ Jesus
you are all sons of
God, through
faith.
Ephesians 2:6-7
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.
1 Peter 1:3-4
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,
1 John 1:7-8
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.
1 John 2:1-2
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.
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 10:23-25
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.
Romans 12:10-15
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.
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”
Luke 12:32
“Fear not, little flock, for it is
your Father's good
pleasure to give you the
kingdom.
Romans 15:13
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.