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A. The redemption of our body does not take place until Christ’s return.
B. We will all be gathered before the Lord in Heaven to sing His praise.
C. We will one day be completely separated from the world.
1. What Does the Bible Mean by Saying “The Just Shall Live by Faith”?
Basically, it means that we not only begin our walk with God by exercising faith toward God, but we continue walking with Him in the same way. Faith, like repentance, is something we will go on using the rest of our lives.
A. Living by faith means living expectantly toward God.
Waiting means more than allowing time to pass; it means actively adhering to the promises, giving ourselves to them, and allowing them to shape our expectation.
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Behold, his soul which is lifted up [swollen with impatient pride] is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith (Habakkuk 2:3,
B. Living by faith means growing in reliance on God as knowled...
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Each time we experience the faithfulness of God to His promises, the easier it becomes to anticipate that He will fulfill the other things He has said He will do for
us. Faith begets faith. The gospel plays no favorites.
C. Living by faith means release from all self-effort.
We no longer attempt to add anything to the merits of the blood of Jesus Christ.
We allow the blood to speak peace within and are not tricked into some subtle means of t...
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D. Living by faith is mixing believing with patience.
2. Does “Living by Faith” Mean We Do Not Need Employment?
3. Does Believing “Once” Secure Our Salvation Eternally?
The very nature of faith includes continuance.
Once we are persuaded to place our full reliance upon Christ, ...
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Biblical faith touched the whole man and sets into motion a growth process.
Our English word “perseverance” comes from the Latin perseverare and is synonymous with persistence and steadfastness.
The Greek word proskartereo is a little clearer in meaning: “to persist in adherence to a thing, to be intently engaged in,
to remain constantly in a place; to continual...
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Total depravity—man’s whole nature was ruined by sin; he is completely helpless in regard to salvation.
Unconditional election—God chose a remnant from among mankind according to His sovereign will.
Limited redemption—Christ’s atoning death, burial, and resurrection applies only to the elect.
Irresistible regenerating grace—All those whom God has elected will be called, justified, and will be carried to completion of salvation through the initiative of God.
Perseverance of the elect—All those in whom God has initiated salvation will continue; they are kept eternally secure by God.
The five counterpoints of Arminianism attempted to restore an emphasis on man’s free will in response to God’s persuading grace:
God determined before the foundation of the world to save those who believe on Christ and persevere in faith until the end.
Christ’s redemption is for all, but only those who will believe actually appropriate the benefits of salvation.
Sinful man must be born again and renewed before he can understand, think, will, or do anything God considers good.
Apart from God’s grace, man is helpless; but it is up to him whether or not to respond to God’s grace—it is not irresistible.
The Bible teaches that continuance is a spontaneous and natural result of faith:
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren (Acts 1:14).
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread...
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4. Does Faith Keep Us Secure...
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Yes. The same God who initiated faith in us by His work of persuasion, conti...
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Our salvation is guaranteed through:
The blood of Jesus
The everlasting covenant
Christ’s continuing work as our high priest
The earnest of redemption, the indwelling Holy Spirit
The unchanging decree or word of the Lord
Our position of being hid in Christ
God’s enduring love freely shown to us in Christ
5. How Can We Help Ourselves to Continue in Faith?
We must remain open to the persuading work of the Holy Spirit. We must respond with our whole being and totally invest ourselves in God’s promises. This means that we will live our life now as if we could already see the things promised for the future.
The Bible gives many examples of such personal investment of ...
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Abraham left his secure life in Ur of the Chaldees for a land he had never seen that ...
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