1. God's mercy is the causation of our salvation. 2. He is called the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
B. The Relation of the Father to the Son
1. The Father is the author of the eternal plan, and the Son is the One who carries it out in obedience to the Father. 2. The Father “sends” the Son, and the Son comes from the Father. (Gal. 4:4; John 3:16; 18; 5:19, 22, 26-27, 30) 3. The Father creates but He creates through the Son. (John 1:3; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:2) 4. All things come from the Father, but they come through the Son.
C. The Father and Son are One, yet distinct persons
D. God the Father's Role in our Salvation
1. Elect according to foreknowledge 2. Believers are chosen by God – Eph. 1:4 3. Believers are chosen “in Christ” – Eph. 1:4 4. Election happened outside the realm of “time” – Eph. 1:4 5. Election is based on God's purpose (plan) – Eph. 1:11
II. God the Holy Spirit
A. Definitive Sanctification is a one time event that is simultaneous with Effectual Calling and Regeneration.
B. Progressive Sanctification is the daily work of the Holy Spirit in our lives to conform us more and more to the image of Christ. (see Chapter 13 of our Confession)
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“ Excellent Sermon! ” This sermon started out with an excellent introduction. The explaination of the word elect and its proper usage is good to know. Very good information about definitive sanctification and progressive santification. I have never before heard of the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus linked to Lev. 14:1-3 but I agree that it is most likely the best meaning of what is taking place. This pastor really spoke from his heart, saying any church that strays from the doctrine of the trinity have erred on salvation as well. Great Sermon!
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
