T otal depravity U nconditional election L imited atonement I rresistable grace P erseverence of the saints

Matthew 13:5Other 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.  

Acts 8:13, 23Even 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.”

Hebrews 2:1-3Therefore 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?  …

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

2 Peter 2:20-22For 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.”

Does God really mean

what He says about

forgiving me?

What about my

repetitive sins?

Will I run out of

chances sometime?

Galatians 3:25…for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of

God, through faith. 

Ephesians 2:6-7and 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.

1 Peter 1:3-4Blessed 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,

1 John 1:7-8But 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.   

1 John 2:1-2My 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.

1. We need to do a better job of equipping Christians for transforming

2. Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when temptations come knocking

Hebrews 10:23-25Let 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.

Romans 12:10-15Love 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.

1. We need to do a better job of equipping Christians for transforming

2. Be more open, encouraging, and helpful when temptations come knocking

3. Defeat the idea that teaching on grace, mercy, and forgiveness is “denominational”

Luke 12:32 “Fear not, little flock, for it

is your Father's good pleasure to give you the

kingdom.

Romans 15:13May 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.