GOD'S REPLY TO CANADA *** 3rd Stage *** Read: Titus Chapter 3
GOD'S REPLY IS A HOLY COMMUNITY... …with (In Ch. 2) bold, biblical teaching, people whose lives reflect Jesus, hope for a glorious future.
In Ch. 3 - God's Reply comes through Christians who know how to . . . . . . be holy without condemning . . . keep themselves in perspective . . . enjoy assurance of salvation . . . distinguish between profitable and unprofitable “religion”
God’s Reply comes through Christians who are holy without condemning
"Do whatever is good, SLANDER NO ONE!"
God’s Reply comes through Christians who keep themselves in perspective
“At one time we too were. foolish, disobedient, deceived and “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.”
God’s Reply comes through Christians who enjoy assurance of salvation
…is a gift of God’s kindness and love Salvation... …is a gift of God’s kindness and love
…cannot be gained through our effort Salvation... …cannot be gained through our effort
…is a past event with a present reality Salvation... …is a past event with a present reality
…comes through Jesus the Saviour Salvation... …comes through Jesus the Saviour
…gives us standing and anticipation Salvation... …gives us standing and anticipation
God’s Reply comes through Christians who distinguish between profitable and unprofitable “religion”
PROFITABLE Gospel proclamation Confidence in God Beneficial Activity Consistent teaching UNPROFITABLE Pointless quarreling Traditions Legalisms Division
God's Reply to Canada comes through Christians who know how to . . . . . . be holy without condemning . . . keep themselves in perspective . . . enjoy assurance of salvation . . . distinguish between profitable and unprofitable “religion”
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