This sermon addresses the following points:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Abel was one of God\u2019s elect people, evidenced by his experience of the new birth, the inner witness of the Holy Spirit, the exercise of saving faith in the redemptive work of Christ, living as a stranger and a pilgrim and encountering conflict with Cain
\n\u2022 There are three aspects to Abel\u2019s conflict with Cain\u2014First, it implied he was in fellowship with God\u2019s people; Second, it led to persecution for the testimony of Christ; Third, it was reflective of the enmity between the old and new natures
\n\u2022 The essential promotion of social liberty among people with opposing views
\n\u2022 The important principle of regenerate sinners separating themselves from the ungodly
\n\u2022 The spiritual disposition of regenerate sinners to forge friendships with the godly
\n\u2022 How the regenerate sinner\u2019s love for the brethren provides further evidence he\/she has been born again
\n\u2022 Calculating the population of the world at the time Abel was killed by Cain
\n\u2022 Identifying the number of sinners who had been born again during the lifetime of Abel
\n\u2022 Establishing a standard upon which all regenerate sinners should seek to build their friendships
\n\u2022 Assessing the value of small communities of God\u2019s people\u2014whether they meet in houses, rented facilities or purpose built chapels
\n\u2022 How to judge whether a person\u2019s love for the brethren is the result of regeneration, or the deception of an unregenerate condition<\/p>\n