Two Decisions for all Disciples:
• Intentionality -
• Intensity -
I. A Humility that leads to Intensity -vv. 11-15
1. True Salvation - Repent & Believe
2. True Sanctification -
a. Flee from -
b. Follow after -
c. Fight for -
II. A Holiness that leads to Purity - vv.15-16 (“in His own time”)
1. The Blessed and only Sovereign - Potentate!
2. The King of Kings and Lord of lords - Revelation 17:14; 19:16
3. Who alone possesses immortality - You want it? You must get it from the Lord!
4. Who alone dwells in unapproachable light (God met Moses in a burning bush; God met Isaiah in a smoke-filled temple; God met Peter in a boat on the sea; God met John on the island of Patmos) John 1; I John 3:1-2; Revelation 1:1; Exodus 33 -
5. Who is to be Honored - Your stated goal? Honor has been a theme in chapters 5 & 6! Honor God @ work; Honor God w/ widows; Honor God w/ pastors; Honor God over money; Honor God!
6. Who has Eternal Dominion - over your sin and over Satan (both now and for all time).