The Promise: Perseverance of the Saints (Philippians 1:6)
The same God who saves His people by grace is the God who holds them fast and keeps them to the very end.
I. The Preservation of the Saints
II. The Perseverance of the Saints
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The Doctrine of Salvation (Part 2): Justification, Sanctification & Security (1 Peter 3:18)
Christ has fully paid your debt through his substitutionary death and perfect life, and the same God who saved you keeps you secure in that salvation forever.
I. Justification
A. Christ’s substitutionary and atoning death
B. Christ’s perfect life
C. Justified through faith
II. Sanctification
A. Positional sanctification
B. Progressive sanctification
III. Security
A. Preservation
B. Perseverance
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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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Session 4: God the Spirit, Man
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.
Session 2: God the Father
Session 1: The Scriptures, God (Trinity)
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.
The God Who Knows You and Is With You (Psalm 139:1-18)
Rich Toward God (Luke 12:13-21)
Key idea: True life and lasting riches are found in God and not the riches of this world. “Creation is neither to be defiled nor despoiled, but as the ‘theater of God’s glory,’ it is to be delighted in and used in a stewardly manner.” – Herman Bavinck