Speaker
Main Theme
- Humans born physically alive but spiritually dead in sin; God makes us alive through Christ by grace.
- Contrast: Dead life (trespasses/sins) vs. alive in Christ (purpose, heavenly seats, good works).
- Illustration: Glove gains purpose with hand (Holy Spirit in us).
Three Forces Against Us (Keep Dead)
- World: Squeezes into its mold, changes identity (Daniel/Hananiah/Azariah/Meshael in Babylon; Nazi propaganda; Romans 12:2).
- Devil: Prince of power of air; tools: temptation, condemnation, deception, accusation (defeated at cross; James 4:7; Colossians 2:15).
- Flesh: Sinful nature/desires (Galatians 5 acts: immorality, impurity, idolatry, etc.; Romans 8:12-13).
Three Forces For Us (Make Alive)
- Mercy: Rich compassion; withholds deserved punishment (Psalm 103:8,10).
- Love: Great agape; unconditional, demonstrated on cross (Jeremiah 31:3; Romans 5:8).
- Grace: Exceeding riches; gives undeserved blessings (forgiveness, adoption, eternal life).
Salvation Invitation
- Pray to confess sin, trust Christ; yields to His lordship.
Announcements
- New believers: Pastor at front with Bible; online: text "I have decided" to 703-844-9969 for mailed Bible.
Scriptures Referenced
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