2. A BELIEVER MAY NEVER HAVE A FULL ASSURANCE There is a distinction between faith and assurance. If we are faithful to Scripture we must believe that there are those, though they are saved, may never come to full assurance. This is why understanding what faith and assurance are is important. i. Faith in Jesus…
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to…
2. Marks of “Growth in Grace” a. Humility b. Faith and love towards our Lord Jesus Christ c. Holiness of life and conversation d. Spirituality of taste and mind e. Charity f. Zeal and diligence in trying to do good to souls 3. The Means of Growth in Grace a. Private Means – Prayer, reading…
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 1. The Reality of Growth in Grace a. There is such a thing as growth in grace. b. The definition of “Growing in Grace”…
The Importance of “Counting the Cost” We could begin and end the discussion with the fact that Jesus commanded people to consider the cost. 1. Those Who Need to Be Exhorted to “Count the Cost” – There are a large group of people that are religious and think a lot about it. They are not…
What It Costs to Be a True Christian 1. It Costs Your Self Righteousness – You must give up on trusting in your morality, prayers, Bible-reading, church attendance, service projects, and mission trips. You must throw away all pride and high thoughts of your own goodness. You must trust in nothing but the free grace…
1. Are You Struggling For the Rewards of This World? Resolve to join Christ today. 2. Are You a Tried and Proven Soldier in the Christian Warfare? a. Never lay aside the armor of God. b. Fight to please who enlisted you. (2 Tim 2:24). c. Remember some have seemed good soldiers and have turned…
1. Faith in the Truth of God’s Written Word 2. Faith in the Person, Work, and Office of the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Faith in Christ’s Presence and Readiness to Help 4. We Must Remember the Victories of Faithful Christian Soldiers. Pay attention to Hebrews 11. Learn about those in the early church who gave…
b. The world. The desire to have what the world has, to not to stand out, to fear ridicule and laughter from the world, or the desire to stay in the world are all things that must be resister. James 4:4 “friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a…
Spiritual Warfare 1. This is a war that is of far greater importance than any other war and concerns everyone that exists. 2. This warfare has its consequences which, in the end, are unchangeable and eternal. 3. If you want to understand true holiness you must know about the Christian fight. True Christianity Is a…