It was Jesus' love for the Father that he stayed on the cross. It was the Father's will to keep Jesus on the cross. The greatest love story is being demonstrated on the cross. As Christians, our hearts are to be filled with gratitude. The church is the bride. Jesus is the groom.
Accept Christ --> Engagement -->Return of Christ
(Divine Love Relationship)
God's Engagement Ring
- Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ
Acts 1:9-11
Our Engagement Ring
- Obey God's command
- Live a way of life that will reflects Jesus love
- Jesus chose to born humbly and as human
Can an Engagement be cancelled/called off? YES YES YES
Engagement Period
- Tests our Commitment
- it is our commitment that is being tested, not God's because He is faithful ALWAYS & FOREVER
- Transform us
- We mirrors Jesus in His inner attributes, not external image Romans 8:38-39
John 10:27-30
2 Corinthians 3:18
2 Timothy 1:7
Philippians 2:13
Once Saved Is NOT Always Saved. We are referring to Eternal Security
1 Corinthians 9:27
Romans 8:37-39
Philippians 2:12-13
- There is still the "Self" factor involve
Salvation has always been by grace and grace alone
Your bad things need not keep you from heaven
Your good things will not leads you to heaven
Don't think that you have arrived!
- We were saved because God saved us
- We are saved now because of the grace of God
- Salvation is in the future. It is a matter of completion. We make sure that we live our lives in Christ and we do not walk out of our own salvation on earth
The process of Salvation is Develop - Nurture - Produce Fruits
How do we grow in love?
- Recognise our lack of love
- Reach for the power of the Holy Spirit
- Response with love
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