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