OUTLINE: ObedienceWhat begins at salvation, proper, with the command to obey the Gospel, continues throughout our lives as we are commanded to obey the Word (FYI – the same Holy Spirit that convicts us at salvation is the same One who convicts us as believers). “If you love Me, you will keep my commandments” (Jn 14:15)“Obedience […]
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OUTLINE: ObedienceWhat begins at salvation, proper, with the command to obey the Gospel, continues throughout our lives as we are commanded to obey the Word (FYI – the same Holy Spirit that convicts us at salvation is the same One who convicts us as believers). 1Jn 5:3For this is the love of God, that we
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OUTLINE: God gave us the Law as a grace gift!!!Rom. 7:7b…if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. Do Not Be Fooled!We see tears and we don’t recognize that they spring from a root of arrogance! When the flesh is offended, it often cries out for relief. Seize the
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OUTLINE: Effective EvangelismWe noted that Jesus used the Law to lead people to salvation by grace through faith (ala Gal 3:24; Eph 2:8-9). Gal 3:24Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith.“tutor”from paidagogos – a boy-leader, i.e. a servant whose office it was to take the children
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OUTLINE: The Wellspring of Life Eternal (Jn 4:10, 14)Salvation is as simple and pure as drinking a glass of water, where the peace we seek with our Creator can be quenched. Jn 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his
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OUTLINE: One in EssenceIf love and obedience aren’t linked together, if they’re disjoint…then they don’t place us in the “sphere of God”, nor do they satisfy our thirst for peace with God. “a spring of water welling up to eternal life”To “drink” from the well that Jesus referred to was to have one’s spiritual thirst
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OUTLINE: Jn 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. – AND - Jn 14:15“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. “a spring of water welling up to eternal life”To “drink” from the well that Jesus referred to was
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OUTLINE: Obedience of FaithThere’s a divine sequence that leads to blessings from God. (e.g. 2Jn 6; 1Jn 5:1-3) John 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. – AND – Jn 14:15“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. ObedienceObedience isn’t just something
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OUTLINE: Obedience of FaithThere’s a divine sequence that leads to blessings from God. (e.g. 2Jn 6; 1Jn 5:1-3) ObedienceObedience isn’t just something we do, it becomes us. It is the preeminent feature of our behavior in Christ. It establishes and confirms our abiding in the sphere of love. It’s a state of being, not a laundry list of
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OUTLINE: Obedience of FaithThere’s a divine sequence that leads to blessings from God. (e.g. 2Jn 6; 1Jn 5:1-3) Read Your Bible!The Spirit uses the Word in us to convict us of the Truth. The Truth enables us to discern right from wrong. The Spirit endorses our findings (“Yes!” or “No!”), all while guiding us with His power. We can’t lose with Truth! Integrity
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