Obedience is the fruit of submission; the former being the action, the latter the motivation. To understand the absence of obedience requires an honest interrogation of one’s submissiveness to the Lord.I fear most Christians do not understand what Biblical submission is and, as a result, they suffer unnecessarily in darkness. Jesus said, “and you will know […]
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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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