BIBLE DOCTRINES 4. SANCTIFICATION (Romans 4:1-18)
1. THE NEED FOR SANCTIFICATION
2. THE MEANS OF SANCTIFICATION
3. THE RESULT OF SANCTIFICATION
1. IDENTITY (11a) But as for you, O man of God 2. PRIORITY (11b – 14a) a) Flee these things (see 6:3-5, 6:9-10) b) Pursue: Righteousness Christ-like actions Godliness Christ-like character Faith Christ-like trust in God Love Christ-like affections Steadfastness Christ-like endurance with situations Gentleness Christ-like patience with people c) Fight the good fight d)…
1. Jesus says NO! to ‘judgementalism’ 2. Jesus says YES! to discernment
1.Divine Liaison. 2. Divine Message. 3. Divine Calling.
1. DESPAIR! Absent without leave 2. DEFIANCE! I will not believe 3. DEVOTION! My Lord and my God
A WORD OF RECOGNITION (v13) I know where you dwell A WORD OF COMPLAINT (v14-15) I have a few things against you A WORD OF WARNING (v16) Repent A WORD OF PROMISE (v17) Hidden manna A white stone A new name
Straining Forward (3:12-16) Staying Focused (3:17-21) Standing Firm (4:1)