Assurance 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Assurance 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 The Promise of Assurance (1-4) The Proof of Assurance (5-8) The Purpose of Assurance (9-10)

The Promise of Assurance (2 Corinthians 5:1-4) For we know… NOT I think so… Promised a much better life This life is “tent” next life is “house” Building from God The desired life It’s REALLY living

The Promise of Assurance (2 Corinthians 5:1-4) For we know… NOT I think so… Promised a much better life Assurance not for everyone Vs. 3 For those who have put on Christ Galatians 3:27 Positive and Negative

Assurance 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 The Promise of Assurance (1-4) The Proof of Assurance (5-8) The Purpose of Assurance (9-10)

II. The Proof of Assurance (2 Corinthians 5:5-8) Paul had salvation because of God God prepares us for heaven Choosing us 1 Corinthians 1:21 Purchasing us 1 Corinthians 6:20 Washing, Sanctifying, & Justifying us 1 Corinthians 6:11

II. The Proof of Assurance (2 Corinthians 5:5-8) Paul had salvation because of God God prepares us for heaven Holy Spirit is guarantee Vs. 5 Down payment with promise to pay in full Holy Spirit gives us proof

II. The Proof of Assurance (2 Corinthians 5:5-8) Paul had salvation because of God God prepares us for heaven Holy Spirit is guarantee Vs. 5 Jesus is already in heaven Vs. 6 Went to prepare a place for us John 14:3-4 The anchor of our hope Hebrews 6:19-20

II. The Proof of Assurance (2 Corinthians 5:5-8) Paul had salvation because of God God prepares us for heaven Holy Spirit is guarantee Vs. 5 Jesus is already in heaven Vs. 6 Faith gives us new perspective Vs. 7 We cannot trust in ourselves 2 Tim. 1:12

Assurance 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 The Promise of Assurance (1-4) The Proof of Assurance (5-8) The Purpose of Assurance (9-10)

III. The Purpose of Assurance (2 Corinthians 5:9-10) To be well pleasing to Him Obedience honors God’s favor not earn it Demonstrates trust Hebrews 6:10 Why give God anything less?

Assurance 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 The Promise of Assurance (1-4) Eternal Life The Proof of Assurance (5-8) Holy Spirit’s Guarantee The Purpose of Assurance (9-10) To Be Well Pleasing To Him

What Must I Do To Be Saved? You believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14:1 Unless you repent, you likewise will perish. Luke 13:3 Confess Me before men, and I’ll confess you before My Father. Matthew 10:32 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved Mark 16:16 Be faithful unto death... Rev. 2:10