Ephesians 2:1-10
Luke 8:11-15 – According to our Lord, it is possible for one to believe only temporarily. Those who bring forth fruit with patience or endurance are those who having heard the Word keep it (in contrast to those who believe only for a while).
John 8:51 Keeping the Word is necessary to receive the gift by grace of eternal life.
1Timothy 4:1, 16 Take heed to the doctrine to save yourself and those who hear you.
Romans 11:22 If you continue … otherwise you will be cut off
1Corinthians 15:1 and 2, 58 If we hold fast the Word, we will be saved.
Colossians 1:21-23 If you continue
Hebrews 3:6-4:2; 10:26, 27, 38, and 39 How can we ignore these clear verses?
Ephesians 5:3-6 I once was deceived regarding this subject because I was taught this verse and other similar are not talking about eternal life, rather eternal rewards such as crowns.
1John 2:24 and 25 If we continue, we have eternal life.
Luke 12:42-46 Two stewards − one who is faithful and one who is not
1Corinthians 9:25- 27 The immediate context establishes the fact that Paul’s fear was the possibility of losing salvation, not rewards.
Matthew 24:32-25:46 Some believe the words of Jesus apply to those in a different administration.
John 15:1-6 If a man abides not in me, he is cast forth as a branch.
Confident Expectations
We want to join God in what He is doing in the world and not expect Him to join us in our plans. To participate in His work we must have an awareness of Him and expectations based upon His Words.
God is at work in the world.
Awareness of God’s presence
Expectation based upon His ...
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