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A WORRIESOME SALVATION

A WORRIESOME SALVATION. What if the Lord returned… ?. Why Is This a Problem to Christians?. T otal depravity U nconditional election L imited atonement I rresistable grace P erseverence of the saints. All of these are unbiblical concepts.

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A WORRIESOME SALVATION

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  1. A WORRIESOME SALVATION What if the Lord returned… ?

  2. Why Is This a Problem to Christians? • Total depravity • Unconditional election • Limited atonement • Irresistable grace • P erseverence of the saints All of these are unbiblical concepts

  3. The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away Matthew 13:5 Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, 6 but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away.  

  4. The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away Acts 8:13, 23 Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed. …For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.”

  5. The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away Hebrews 2:1-3 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?  …

  6. The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt

  7. The Scriptures Teach that Men Can and Do Walk Away 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”

  8. The Christian who falls usually knows he/she is falling… • Does God really mean what He says about forgiving me? • What about my repetitive sins? • Will I run out of chances sometime?

  9. Weren’t the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as Sons? Galatians 3:25 …for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. 

  10. Weren’t the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as Sons? Ephesians 2:6-7 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

  11. Weren’t the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as Sons? 1 Peter 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

  12. Weren’t the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as Sons? 1 John 1:7-8 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.   

  13. Weren’t the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as Sons? 1 John 2:1-2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

  14. How Shall We Address this Problem?? 3 Ways • We need to do a better job of equipping Christians for transforming • Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when temptations come knocking

  15. Weren’t the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as Sons? Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

  16. Weren’t the Apostles Clear about Our Adoption as Sons? Romans 12:10-15 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

  17. How Shall We Address this Problem?? 3 Ways • We need to do a better job of equipping Christians for transforming • Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when temptations come knocking • Defeat the idea that teaching on grace, mercy, and forgiveness is “denominational”

  18. Luke 12:32 “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

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