The sin of pride, 1 John 2:16 2

Many take pride in sin 3

Pride may display itself in boastful words and actions In self-righteous assurance that compares and condemns 4

Some conclude that if obedience is essential to salvation, then one is boasting in his ability to save himself They conclude that faithful obedience is earning salvation “striving to be their own savior” (Scott Huckaby) Scott HuckabyScott Huckaby 5

To take pride in something; to boast of that which constitutes a source of pride To glory in, to honor something or someone “Boasting” is not inherently wrong, 2 Cor. 7:4; 8:24; 2 Thess. 1:4 “Boasting” can be evil, James 4:16 6

In Ourselves Justification by works, Romans 4:1-4 Abraham would have to be sinless to boast Abraham was a sinner, Romans 3:20, 23, – No boasting We are sinners, too, Eph. 2:9; Titus 3:4-5 – No boasting In Christ Our sin eliminates boasting in ourselves and prompts boasting only in Christ and His gospel, Galatians 6:14 7

“Necessity is laid upon me“ 1 Corinthians 9:16 When Paul preached the gospel he obeyed the Lord He had no room to boast when he preached Yet, it was necessary for him to preach (to obey Jesus) Therefore, his necessity excluded boasting 8

Necessity is Laid on Sinners to Believe to be Saved John 3:16 John 3:16 John 6:27-29 John 6:27-29 John 8:24 John 8:24 Mark 16:15-16 Mark 16:15-16 Acts 16:30-31 Acts 16:30-31 Belief is necessary for salvation Necessity excludes boasting Therefore, sinners who believe cannot boast of saving themselves, Ephesians 2:8-9 9

Necessity is Laid on Sinners to Repent to be Saved Luke 5:32 Luke 5:32 Luke 13:3, 5 Luke 13:3, 5 Acts 17:30 Acts 17:30 2 Peter 3:9 2 Peter 3:9 Repentance is necessary for salvation Necessity excludes boasting Therefore, sinners who repent cannot boast of saving themselves, Ephesians 2:8-9 10

Necessity is Laid on Sinners to Confess Faith to be Saved Romans 10:9-10 Romans 10:9-10 Acts 8:37 Acts 8:37 Confessing faith is necessary for salvation Necessity excludes boasting Therefore, sinners who confess faith cannot boast of saving themselves, Eph. 2:8-9 11

Necessity is Laid on Sinners to be Baptized to be Saved Mark 16:16 Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16 Acts 22:16 Gal. 3:26-27 Gal. 3: Peter 3:21 1 Peter 3:21 Water baptism is necessary for salvation Necessity excludes boasting Therefore, sinners who are baptized cannot boast of saving themselves, Eph. 2:8-9 12

Necessity is Laid on Christians to Remain Faithful to be Saved Eternally 1 Cor. 4:2 1 Cor. 4:2 1 Cor. 10:12 1 Cor. 10:12 Galatians 5:4 Galatians 5:4 Revelation 2:10 Revelation 2:10 Continued faithfulness is necessary for salvation Necessity excludes boasting Therefore, Christians who remain faithful to God cannot boast of saving themselves, Ephesians 2:8-9 13

Necessity is Laid on Us to Provide for our Families 1 Timothy 5:8 1 Timothy 5:8 Providing for one’s family is necessary to remain faithful Necessity excludes boasting Therefore, the Christian who provides for his family cannot boast of saving himself, Eph. 2:8-9 14

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