Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    Eternal Security

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    GOD'S UNBREAKABLE CHAIN OF SALVATION PROVIDES ETERNAL SECURITY AND THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD 1.

    GOD'S UNBREAKABLE CHAIN OF SALVATION PROVIDES ETERNAL SECURITY AND THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD 1. He ForeKnew Us -- Election God has had special loving thoughts toward us from eternity past 2. He Predestined Us -- God has determined a special goal for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
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    NO MATTER WHAT WE FACE, THERE IS NOTHING STRONG ENOUGH TO CUT US OFF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD 1.

    NO MATTER WHAT WE FACE, THERE IS NOTHING STRONG ENOUGH TO CUT US OFF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD 1. (:31-32) Nothing Can Defeat Us Since God is On Our Side a. Respond in Confidence b. Trust the Power of God c. Rest in the Unchanging Eternal Love of God 2. (:33-34) Nothing Can Condemn Us Since God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Sovereign Grace

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
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    THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BOASTING BECAUSE GOD'S GREAT PLAN OF SALVATION UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT THE AGES DISPLAYS HIS SOVEREIGN GRACE AND JUDGEMENT TO BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES.

    THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BOASTING BECAUSE GOD'S GREAT PLAN OF SALVATION UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT THE AGES DISPLAYS HIS SOVEREIGN GRACE AND JUDGEMENT TO BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES. A. (9:1-13) THE SAD FAILURE OF THE NATION ISRAEL DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD IN CHOOSING THE RECIPIENTS OF HIS ...read more

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    God's Inalienable Rights

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1.

    WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1. (:14-18) Is God Unjust? Election Is Consistent With the Divine Character. God is always just, but salvation is mainly an issue of God's right to exercise ...read more

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    Saving Many Gentiles Through Faith

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    AS THE OT PROPHETS PROMISED, GOD HAS CHOSEN TO SOVEREIGNLY SAVE MANY GENTILES THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST, BUT EXCLUDE THE VAST MAJORITY OF JEWS.

    AS THE OT PROPHETS PROMISED, GOD HAS CHOSEN TO SOVEREIGNLY SAVE MANY GENTILES THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST, BUT EXCLUDE THE VAST MAJORITY OF JEWS. 1. (:25-26) God Includes the Gentiles (quote from Hosea) God has chosen to include many Gentiles who had no previous ancestral relationship to God. 2. ...read more

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    Salvation Is Easy

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
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    SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED.

    SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED. 1. (:1-4) Sadly, Israel did not accept the righteousness of Christ, but tried very hard to earn their salvation. 2. (:5-6) Salvation demands perfect obedience so faith does not try to add to what ...read more

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    Salvation Is Available

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
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    SALVATION IS AVAILABLE -- GOD SENT THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO THE WORLD; THE GENTILES RECEIVED IT, BUT ISRAEL STUBBORNLY REJECTED IT.

    SALVATION IS AVAILABLE -- GOD SENT THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO THE WORLD; THE GENTILES RECEIVED IT, BUT ISRAEL STUBBORNLY REJECTED IT. 1. (:14-17) Salvation Depends On Missionary Outreach. 2. (:18-20) Israel should have Accepted the Message of Salvation and the Inclusion of the Gentiles. 3. ...read more

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    Israel: Down But Not Out

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
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    GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT.

    GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT. 1. (:1-6) God Did Not Reject Israel Altogether -- A Remnant of Jews Chosen by Grace Are Still Being Saved a. Paul's own conversion is proof b. ...read more

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    The Results Of Israel's Rejection

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
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    ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE.

    ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE. 1. (:11-12) Israel's Loss Has Become Gain for the Gentiles 2. (:13-16) Israel's Acceptance Will Ultimately Follow 3. (:17-21) There is no room for Pride or Boasting but rather for Fear of the ...read more

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    God's Rejection Of Israel Not Final

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
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    GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL IS NOT FINAL; ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED AFTER THE "FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES".

    GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL IS NOT FINAL; ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED AFTER THE "FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES". ...read more

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    God's Condemnation Of All Men

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
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    GOD'S CONDEMNATION OF ALL MEN (EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS) DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE VALUE OF SPIRITUAL PRIVILEGES OR THE CONSISTENCY OF GOD'S OWN CHARACTER (HIS FAITHFULNESS AND JUSTICE) 1.

    GOD'S CONDEMNATION OF ALL MEN (EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS) DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE VALUE OF SPIRITUAL PRIVILEGES OR THE CONSISTENCY OF GOD'S OWN CHARACTER (HIS FAITHFULNESS AND JUSTICE) 1. Spiritual Privileges Do Have Value (:1-2) Question: What advantage is there in being a Jew? Restated: What value ...read more

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    Universal Corruption Leaves Men Without Excuse

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
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    THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATION The situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1.

    THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATION The situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1. Everyone (both Jew and Gentile) is in the same boat = Under Sin and the boat is ...read more

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    God Manifests His Righteousness

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
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    GOD MANIFESTS HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS IN PAYING THE PRICE TO JUSTIFY SINNERS BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH--THE GUTS OF THE GOSPEL 1.

    GOD MANIFESTS HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS IN PAYING THE PRICE TO JUSTIFY SINNERS BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH--THE GUTS OF THE GOSPEL 1. (:21-26) How Can Corrupt Sinners Ever Have What It Takes? God's Plan of Salvation--the Gift of His Righteousness a. God Has Revealed His Plan of Salvation to Us (:21) the ...read more

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    Justification By Faith

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
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    JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1.

    JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1. (:1-5) Only Naked Faith Leads to Righteousness Since Any Reliance on Human Achievement Makes Grace Impossible (the Proof Case of Abraham) a. Abraham makes for a good proof case b. ...read more

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    Receiving God's Promised Blessing

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
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    RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1.

    RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1. Faith Makes Sense Because of Who God Is (:17b) (the Nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible