Eph 1:4c-6 NASU
In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
The grace of God has ALWAYS been under attack!!!
Jas 4:6
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
Things That Accompany Salvation - Charles Spurgeon
https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/things-that-accompany-salvation
Charles Spurgeon on Heb 6:9
“When the Apostle speaks of virtues and of graces, he calls them "things that accompany Salvation," not things which cause it. Our faith does not cause Salvation, nor our hope, nor our love, nor our good works; they are things which attend it as its guard of honor.” …
Charles Spurgeon on Heb 6:9 (cont.)
“The origin of Salvation lies alone in the sovereign will of God the Father; in the infinite efficacy of the blood of Jesus—God the Son, and in the divine influence of God the Holy Spirit. There are, however, "things that accompany Salvation."
Charles Spurgeon on Heb 6:9
“Before anything can be done in our salvation, there must come that Third Person of the Sacred Trinity. Without him, faith, repentance, humility, love, are things quite impossible. Even the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ cannot save until it has been applied to the heart by God the Holy Spirit.”
Divisions in the Church
All men are to stand against the Truth of Holy Scripture. Never pit man against man in your heart, for all are flawed and fall short of the glory of God! (1Co 3:1-11)
Salvation By Grace...
Re: your repentance…say, “Thank you, God, for giving it to me!”
Re: your belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, say, “Thank you, God, for blessing me with humility and faith!”
Re: ANYTHING good in you, say what Paul said: 1Co 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am.
The Simplicity of Being Born Again - blog
The simple truth is that we must die to sin to be born again. A person who “dies in their sins” (John 8:24) is the person who goes to their grave refusing the simple words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…”For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Mt 16:25).
Protestant Reformation Slogans (Latin)
- Sola fide: “by faith alone”
- Sola gratia: “by grace alone”
- Soli Deo gloria: “to God alone the glory”
What Parts of a Human Being Does God Save?
- Material: Body (Ro 8:23; 1Co 15:44; Php 3:21)
- Nonmaterial: Soul/Spirit (Heb 6:19; Jas 1:21; 1Pe 1:9; 4:19; Ro 8:16; 2Ti 4:22; Heb 12:23)
Lk 1:46-47
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
What Parts of a Human Being Does God Save?
- Material: Body (Ro 8:23; 1Co 15:44; Php 3:21)
- Nonmaterial: Soul/Spirit (Heb 6:19; Jas 1:21; 1Pe 1:9; 4:19; Ro 8:16; 2Ti 4:22; Heb 12:23)
Jas 1:21
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. [both positionally and experientially]
What Parts of a Human Being Does God Save?
- Material: Body (Ro 8:23; 1Co 15:44; Php 3:21)
- Nonmaterial: Soul/Spirit (Heb 6:19; Jas 1:21; 1Pe 1:9; 4:19; Ro 8:16; 2Ti 4:22; Heb 12:23)
2Ti 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
Previous Messages
- The Root Cause of a False Gospel (4 Parts: 11/18/21-12/2/21)
- We Are Sanctified to God’s Glory (11/14/21)
- Beholding God’s Glory (11/11/21)
- Whose Life is This? Whose Glory? (11/7/21)
- Do All to the Glory of God (11/4/21)
What Are the Purpose and Results of Salvation?
- Godward: God is glorified
- Manward: man is justified, sanctified, and glorified
Ro 11:36
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
What Are the Purpose and Results of Salvation?
- Godward: God is glorified
- Manward: man is justified, sanctified, and glorified
