OUTLINE: Grace, Works, and Indifference – Blog 8/9/19[A] convicted person is forced to exert themselves (the Gospel demands it). This work is in the struggle either to cast aside the sinful pride of life and pursue salvation or to reject the Gospel (or even remain indifferent to it). Striving [ala Lk 13:24] in one direction or […]
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OUTLINE: “This is a difficult statement”Jesus had no reservations challenging His disciples. A good under-shepherd ought to confidently follow His example. An unchallenged sheep is one who doesn’t grow. When Jesus said, “My yoke is easy” (Mt 11:30), it was a relativestatement. Grace, Works, and Indifference – Blog 8/9/19[A] convicted person is forced to exert themselves (the Gospel
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How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust,And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done,And Your thoughts toward us;There is none to compare with You.If I would declare and speak of them,They would be
OUTLINE: We pervert everything. Rom 12:1 [Amplified]I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational,
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OUTLINE: Truth is not a subjective thing, like many so-called “Christians” treat it today. The “Feeling” ChristiansThese Christians might be sincere, going by their conscience, but if their conscience isn’t filled with Truth from the Word, then what do they have to stand on when judging right and wrong??? “Feelings” vs. TruthPeople “feel” a lot
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OUTLINE: “Feelings” vs. TruthPeople “feel” a lot of things are “right,” even as it pertains to the things of God. However, many so-called “Christians” today have feelings void of Biblical training (e.g. Eph 4:11-12; Ro 10:17). In the absence of divine knowledge, their conscience is a slave to false data (e.g., “the doctrines of demons” – 1Ti 4:1). “Feelings”
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OUTLINE: A Good ConscienceOnly submission to the Word of God and the Holy Spirit can educate us rightly so that we have good information to judge from. Eph 3:20 [Amplified]Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest
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OUTLINE: Conscience“conscience” = con + science = with + knowledge; means to know oneself; a person’s good conscience is based on data; it is not the source of data; rather, it is especially equipped to judge right from wrong. “their conscience bearing witness”God has inserted a conscience in mankind that innately responds to God’s law.
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Since the Fall in the Garden, man has inveterately tested God’s patience. This habit is clearly illustrated in the microcosm of the household, where children test their parents’ patience via disobedience. Eventually, the children suffer the consequences (assuming the parents are active and upholding their duties). I place specific emphasis on the word eventually here because, with
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OUTLINE: Conscience“conscience” = con + science = with + knowledge; means to know oneself; a person’s good conscience is based on data; it is not the source of data; rather, it is especially equipped to judge right from wrong. “it is not even able to do so”The human flesh is totally depraved, incapable of performing
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