Irresistible Grace (John 6:37–44)

God changes your heart so that you freely and joyfully come to Christ.
I. The definition of irresistible grace
A. God changes your hearts
B. God raises us to life so that you freely and joyfully come to Christ
II. A prime example of where this is taught in Scripture
A. The initiator of coming to Christ
B. The certainty of coming to Christ
III. Brief application
A. Pray for salvation
B. Share the gospel
C. Rest in His sovereignty
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The Design: Limited Atonement (John 10:11-18)

Christ didn’t die to make your salvation possible. He died to make it certain.
I. The Theological Issue
II. The Biblical Case
III. The Hard Texts
IV. The Christian Response
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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.