The Joyful Hope of Gospel Assurance

The Joyful Hope of Gospel Assurance

The Joyful Hope of Gospel Assurance
Text: Philippians 1:6

Main Idea: Christians have Assurance in their salvation because God always finishes the good work that he begins.

I.   The Devil’s Two-Fold Attack

A. He wants to convince you that you are a Christian

B. He wants to convince you that you are not a Christian

II.  The Foundation of Christian Assurance (Phil 1:6)

A. The “good work” of your salvation begins with God

B. God never abandons you to your own abilities
(See page 2 of linked PDF file for clarification of the following terms.)

1. Regeneration:

2. Justification:

3. Sanctification:

4. Glorification:

C. God is committed to you until the very end