Posted on March 15, 2010 at 10:56 pm by Andy Sochor
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 [...]
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 1:08 am by Andy Sochor
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, [...]
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 12:43 am by Andy Sochor
Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33
“Ahab… did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him” (v. 30) — What did Ahab do to earn this infamous recognition?
He Failed to Learn from His Father’s Sins (v. 30; Ezekiel 18:14-17)
Sin Was a Trivial Thing to Him (v. 31; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 6:23)
He Allowed [...]
Posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:34 am by Andy Sochor
Text: Romans 14
What We Must Understand As We Begin:
Controversy: Does Romans 14 allow ongoing fellowship with those in sin/error?
We can understand this (Ephesians 3:4)
Scripture does not contradict itself (John 10:35)
What Does This Chapter Teach & What Does It Not Teach?
Don’t judge others’ opinions by your opinions. NOT: Don’t judge. (v. 1-6)
God will judge all. NOT: God [...]
Posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:20 am by Andy Sochor
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 [...]
Posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:10 am by Andy Sochor
Text: John 21:15-19
Forget Past Mistakes – Peter made his share of mistakes, but he could not let them hinder his service to Christ in the future
Feed the Flock – teach & lead others in the way of Christ
Endure Persecution – Peter would eventually suffer death for his faith, he needed to be willing to face [...]
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