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The plan of salvation is revealed in the gospel, Eph. 3:1-12 Salvation only in Jesus Christ Revealed & recorded by inspiration Understand & accept – added to the redeemed
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Calvinism Holy Spirit Acts Directly On the Sinner Bible Sinners Must Hear The Word
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The gospel is God’s power to salvation, Rom. 1:16 It is the truth, Jn. 17:17 Truth sets us free, Jn. 8:32
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Faith is based on the word, Rom. 10:17 Christ sent the apostles to preach it, Mk. 16:15, 16; Acts 26:16-18 The Holy Spirit revealed & confirmed the word, Jn. 14:26; 16:13; Mk. 16:19, 20
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The necessity of hearing is displayed in Acts Jerusalem, Acts 2:14, 37-41 Damascus, Acts 9:6 Caesarea, Acts 10:6; 11:14 Cyprus, Acts 13:7, 8, 12 Philippi, Acts 16:30-34 Thessalonica, Acts 17:1-4; cf. 1 Thes. 2:13 Ephesus, Acts 19:1-5; cf. Eph. 1:13
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Lydia was converted after hearing the word, Acts 16:13-15 Heart opened by the Lord using the word Paul “spoke to the women” “Lydia heard us” “The Lord opened her heart” “to heed the things spoken by Paul” Lydia listened (heard) then did (heeded) Compare Jews at Pentecost, Acts 2:4, 14, 37-41
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I Used A Key To Open The Door I Used A Knife To Cut The Rope The Lord Used The Word To Open Lydia’s Heart
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We have the power of choice Adam & Eve, Gen. 2:15-17; 3:6 Joshua & Israel, Josh. 24:15 Elijah & Israel, 1 Kgs. 18:21
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We may choose to accept or reject the gospel, Mt. 22:2, 3; Rev. 22:17 Paul & Barnabas at Antioch, Acts 13:42-46 Jesus & disciples, Jn. 6:44, 45, 60-69
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What you hear matters, Mk. 4:24; 1 Jn. 4:6 Content Truth VS. Error
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How you hear matters, Lk. 8:18; Acts 2:37, 41; 7:51, 54 Attitude Willing heart VS. stiff neck
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