Text: John 10:27-29
Many Believe the “Once Saved, Always Saved” Doctrine — It would be comforting if it were true
Warnings About Falling Away

If the righteous do evil, their righteousness will be forgotten (Ezekiel 33:12-13)
Parable of the sower — rocky soil (Luke 8:13)
The vine & the branches (John 15:2,6)
Paul — it was possible for him to fall [...]

An Overview of the Book of James
Faith is Demonstrated by:
Our Words and Deeds

Our works demonstrate our faith (2:16-17,24)
It is manifest in our speech (1:26; 3:,9-10)
This is a reflection of our heart (3:11-12)

Our Approach to God’s Word

God uses His word to call us and to save us (1:18)
Receive it eagerly and humbly (1:19-21)
Be more than hearers, [...]

Text: Galatians 2:20
Crucified with Christ — We must die with Christ (Romans 6:3-5, 10-11)
It Is No Longer I Who Live — We must sacrifice our life for Him (Romans 12:1)
Christ Lives in Me — He dwells in our hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:17)
Live by Faith in the Son of God — Faith is essential, and [...]

Text: Nehemiah 4
We Will Face Opposition (v. 1-3, 7-8)
Trust in God (v. 4-5)
A Mind to Work (v. 6)
Pray and Act (v. 9)
We Are in This Together (v. 14,20)
Always Be on Guard (v. 16-23)

Where Have We Been?

Born innocent, without sin (Ecclesiastes 7:29)
All who have reached an accountable age have sinned (Romans 3:23)
Sin separated us from God (Isaiah 59:2; Ephesians 2:1-3)
Without direction (Jeremiah 10:23)

Where Are We Now?

Those who have not had their sins forgiven are still in the condition described above
Christians have been saved by the grace of God [...]

Text: John 11
Nature of Miracles

True miracles cannot be faked, attributed to coincidence, or be just an unlikely event
True miracles are undeniable – Even Jesus’ enemies acknowledged the legitimacy of His miracle (v. 47-48)
Miracles were performed to produce faith (v. 45; John 20:30-31)

God Allows Human Suffering

Jesus knew Lazarus was sick (v. 3-4), allowed him to remain [...]