OUTLINE: What the Spirit’s Been SayingThe Lord is the Giver of all things good (Jas 1:17), beginning with life eternal, His life (Jn 3:16). His grace provides us with every ability to obey Him (1Co 15:10) and to love Him (1Jn 4:19). This gives us confidence and affords us the “life is good” attitude (Ro […]
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OUTLINE: Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact. God says so. (Ref: Jas 1:17; 2Ti 2:19-21; Phm 1:4-7; Php 4:4-9) Life Is GoodSince God is good AND God is eternal life, then the life that God has is good. This is the same life we are given at salvation; it’s called “eternal life”,
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OUTLINE: Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact. God says so. (Ref: Jas 1:17; 2Ti 2:19-21; Phm 1:4-7; Php 4:4-9) Life Is GoodSince God is good AND God is eternal life, then the life that God has is good. This is the same life we are given at salvation; it’s called “eternal life”,
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OUTLINE: 1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact. God says so. (Ref: Jas 1:17; 2Ti 2:19-21; Phm 1:4-7; Php 4:4-9) Jas 1:17 [Amplified]Every good thing given and every perfect gift
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OUTLINE: Sanctification is a function of obedience.“the salvation of your souls”This is both a current and future reason for confidence. Being saved, we shall be saved. Being saved daily, we shall be saved for all of eternity. “Salvation” instills eternal confidence. Sanctification is a function of obedience. Present, But Not “Present”It is entirely possible, and
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OUTLINE: Sanctification is a function of obedience.“work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”“Means to continually work to bring something to fulfillment or completion… refers to a believer’s responsibility for active pursuit of obedience in the process of sanctification.” – MacArthur Sanctification is a function of obedience. Present, But Not “Present”Present, But Not “Present”It
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OUTLINE: Context Demanded – blog 1/11/20We live in a world that is starving us of precious context, the one thing we need to truly receive what the author of an emotion intended. Love is a perfect example. “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”“Means to continually work to bring something to fulfillment or
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OUTLINE: Ps 145:14The LORD upholds all who are fallingand raises up all who are bowed down. Jn 16:33I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 2Ti 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live a godly
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OUTLINE: Ro 1:12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. The Church At SardisIt had a lifeless profession. It enjoyed a reputation, but it wasn’t genuine; rather, it was religious like so many churches today are. Many churches are deemed “acceptable” because they look the part, but
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OUTLINE: The Church At SardisIt had a lifeless profession. It enjoyed a reputation, but it wasn’t genuine; rather, it was religious like so many churches today are. Many churches are deemed “acceptable” because they look the part, but they are lacking the supernatural substance. Rev 3:2Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to
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