If So Evil, Why So Good?

Pastor Dan's sermon from 3/11/2007

Scripture Reference: Jeremiah 17:9-10

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It really is hard to preach on some doctrines and teachings from Scripture. Not because these teachings are hard to prove but because I prove them every day in my own life. It is hard to get up and preach on total depravity when you know how depraved your own mind is. I am a great sinner but I have an extraordinary redeemer!

It is my hope that you were blessed this past Lord's Day. I hope that God used the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart to edify and strengthen you in the faith. I hope that the stories were able to open a window to the heart of the Gospel--we are sinners standing in grace.

Next week I will finish up a few points concerning Total Inability as we begin to take a look at the role of God's choosing in salvation. But before we can even touch on election we have to have a good understanding of God's sovereignty and His works of providence.

So many Christians ignore the doctrine of election out of ignorance rather than disagreement. When we understand the doctrine of election in the context of grace it becomes a blessing rather than a theological sticking point.

If you would like to prepare a bit for this week read some of the following Scriptures:
Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9-11, Matthew 1:21, John 10:11, John 6:37-44, Matthew 16:17. Revelation 4:11, Hebrews 1:1-3.

These are just a few verses that will help us to better understand the nature of election and what role it plays in God's sovereign will and works of providence. I can't wait to be with you all this Lord's Day. Until then, Grace and Peace be with you all.