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 [...]

Text: Galatians 1:6-10
Jeopardizes Our Salvation (v. 6; Romans 1:16)
Regardless of Preacher (v. 8; Matthew 7:15)
Condemnation for Preaching a Different Gospel (v. 8-9; 1 Peter 4:11)
What Other Gospels?

Judaizers – failed to distinguish between the covenants (Colossians 2:14)
Gnostics – taught a different Jesus (Colossians 2:9) and that sin was not a problem (Jude 4)
Catholics – believe in [...]

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 18:37-38
What is truth? It depends on our perspective. Truth can be…
Comforting or Uncomfortable

The word of God is intended to comfort us (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
The truth is uncomfortable for some — convicts us of sin (John 16:8), exposes all of our flaws (Hebrews 4:12-13), calls us to sacrifice (Luke 9:23)

Encouraging or Discouraging

The word of [...]

Text: Ephesians 1:3-14
Spiritual Blessings

Predestination (v. 4-5) — God was able to foreknow who would be saved: those who were holy and blameless
Grace (v. 6) — God’s gift of salvation, given to us freely, not according to what we deserve
Redemption (v. 7) — God purchased us, bought us back from our bondage to sin
Forgiveness (v. 7) [...]

Text: John 17
What did Jesus pray for?
Glorification (v. 1-5)
Faithfulness (v. 6-12)
Sanctification (v. 13-19)
Unity (v. 20-23)
Salvation (v. 24)
Love (v. 25)