Gratitude & Good Works
John 3 - Perseverance and Sanctification
Canons of Dort, Fifth Head, Articles 12 and 13, Rejection of Errors Paragraph 6
Sermon Outline for September 9, 2007 by Pastor Dennis Tuuri
Introduction
Article 12 - This assurance does not lead to complacency
So far, however, is this certainty of perseverance from making true believers proud and complacent that, on the contrary, it is the true root of humility, Childlike reverence, genuine godliness, patience in every conflict, fervent prayers, constancy in the cross and in the confession of the truth, and lasting joy in God. Further, the consideration of this benefit is for them an incentive to the serious and constant practice of gratitude and good works, as is evident from the testimonies of Scripture and the examples of the saints.
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