The Choice: Unconditional Election (Ephesians 1:3-6)
God’s choice of you never depended on you, so it can never be undone by you.
I. Clarify: Defining the Terms
II. Confirm: Tracing the Scriptures
III. Contend: Answering the Objections
IV. Cherish: Fueling Our Worship
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The Diagnosis: Total Depravity (Romans 3:10-18)
Key Idea: A right diagnosis of our hearts drives us in the right direction. “Nearly all the wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and sound wisdom, consists of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves.” – John Calvin
The Purpose of Divine Forbearance (Luke 13:1-9)
God withholds judgment against our sin to humble us and bring us to repentance.
I. A Level Ground (vv. 1-5)
II. A Longsuffering God (vv. 6-9)
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Eyes Wide Shut (Luke 12:49-59)
Key idea: Jesus and His coming force a reckoning now, not only later.
Devoted: “Are We Headed in the Right Direction?” Signposts for Christian Dating (Selected Scriptures)
Christian dating defined: A mutual commitment between a Christian man and woman to test their relationship for marriage. “How Do We Know If We’re Ready to Get Married?”
Devoted: The Gift and Goal of Singleness (1 Corinthians 7:6-8, 25-35)
Key Idea: Singleness is a good gift with the grand goal of undivided devotion to God.
The Return of the Master (Luke 12:35-48)
Key Idea: Jesus calls us to be spiritually alert and ready for His return, promising reward for those who are and retribution for those who aren’t.
Through the Fire (James 1:2-4)
Key Idea: God uses every trial not to make you comfortable, but to make you more like Christ.
The Cure for Anxiety (Luke 12:22-34)
Key idea: Jesus reminds us not to worry about our daily needs because God cares for us—and that an eternal treasure awaits us in heaven.
Gentle and Lowly (Matthew 11:25-30)
Key Idea: Rest isn’t found in what you have, but in who has you.