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Election And Reprobation (2)
This study addresses the following points: • A review on the framework of God the Father’s blueprint for the ages—this framework sets forth the Supralapsarian view of God’s decree. The term Supralapsarian means, “Supra” (before), “laps” (the fall), “arian” (an advocate). It refers to the logical order of God’s eternal decree, and those who subscribe to it. • Linking the “respect” God had for Abel in Genesis 4 with the “vessels of honor” in Romans 9; and connecting the “non-respect” God had towards Cain with the “vessels of dishonor” in Romans 9 • Affirming the doctrine of reprobation based on the teachings of Jeremiah, Paul and Jude • Affirming the doctrine of election based on the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ
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Election And Reprobation (1)
This study addresses the following points: • The definitions of election and reprobation • What it means that God had respect unto Abel, but He had not respect unto Cain • How Cain and Abel represent the two groups of the human race—the elect and the non-elect • How the Apostle Paul illustrated the doctrines of election and reprobation • Identifying the vessels of honor and the vessels of dishonor, together with the vessels of mercy and the vessels of wrath • The distinction between national Israel and spiritual Israel • The relationship between Cain/Abel, Ishmael/Isaac and Esau/Jacob • Why election is a fundamental teaching of gospel truth (and its implications) • Why reprobation is a fundamental teaching of Bible truth (and its implications) •…
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The Big Picture
This study answers the following questions: • How does Genesis chapter 4 connect with the book of Genesis as a whole? • What is a covenant and how does it tie together Genesis chapters 2, 3 and 4? • How should the content of Genesis chapter 4 be outlined? • What is the timeframe between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 4:26? • What are the doctrinal, practical and devotional implications of the expression, “And in process of time it came to pass” (Gen 4:3)?
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Three Branches Of True Religion (3)
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Whether verse 22 should be interpreted as God making a statement of fact, and addressing a concern, or, God speaking with a sense of sarcasm, pointing out the folly of sin • Whether verse 23 should be interpreted as a follow up of verse 22, or a follow up of verses 16-19 • Whether verse 24 should viewed as an act of God’s judgment, prohibiting sinners from the way of the tree of life, or an act of God’s grace, opening up the way of the tree of life to sinners • How the Ark and Mercy Seat of Exodus 25:10-22 is related to the flaming sword of Genesis 3:24 • What the “garden of Eden”…
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Three Branches Of True Religion (2)
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • The clothing of Adam and Eve before they transgressed God’s law • The meaning of a transgressor’s eyes being “opened” • The object lesson of the fig leaves sewn together and aprons made • The folly of good works religion • The deceptiveness of free will religion • The exploitation of Christianized activities • The type of animals God killed and what they represent • The reason why these animals had to be killed, with blood shedding, and what it represents • The “covering” of Adam and Eve in the coats of skins, and what it represents • The meaning of redemption and justification, and how they are connected to true religion (the gospel) • The…
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Three Branches Of True Religion (1)
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • The definition and significance of the term “religion” • Definitions for true and false religion • The three pillars of false religion • The three branches of true religion (the gospel) • God, as a preacher of the gospel • The electing love of God the Father, illustrated by the seed of the woman • The redeeming grace of God the Son, as it relates to His coming into the world for the purpose of destroying the works of the devil • The doctrine of regeneration, as it relates to spiritual growth
