Ordo Salutis 3 – Justification (Romans 3.23-25)

What does a regenerate heart do upon conversion?•    Faith – turning to Christ and trusting that he is able to save you•    Repentance – turning away from your sin What is justification?Justification is when God instantly and forever forgives our sins, imputes to us Christ’s righteousness, and declares us to be righteous. Rom. 3:23 for all have […]

Ordo Salutis 2 – Regeneration (John 3.1-8)

I. From Death to Life, Regenerated by the Spirit of God (John 3:1-8) 1. What does it mean to be born again? (3:5) 2. Why must we be born again?  3. How can we be born again? (3:6-8) Discussion Questions1. What is one thing you learned? One question you have? 2. How would you explain regeneration […]

Salvation Belongs to God (Romans 9:1-13)

Key Idea: God’s choice to save demonstrates His sovereign grace towards sinners. God’s choice to save should fuel our burden for the lost (vv.1-5) God’s choice to save demonstrates His faithfulness (vv.6-9) God’s choice to save is unconditional (vv.10-13)