Staines Cong Church Sermons

THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (Part Two) Introduction What are we saved from? • Condemnation • Eternity In Hell • Power (Dominion/rule) of Sin • Influence of Satan • Anxieties of life The doctrine stated: “Salvation is entirely a work of God's grace and cannot be earned or deserved. It has been accomplished by the Lord Jesus Christ and is offered to all in the gospel. God in his love forgives sinners whom he calls, granting them repentance and faith. All who believe in Christ are justified by faith alone, adopted into the family of God and receive eternal life.” 1. The Preamble to our salvation “Salvation is entirely a work of God's grace and cannot be earned or deserved.” There is nothing we can ever do that pleases God. Even our good works are not good works in God’s eyes – they are like dirty rags! And the very least of our sins is an offence against God Himself. Jonathan Edwards – “The smallest sin is an act of Cosmic Treason against a Holy God.” 2. Purchase of our salvation “It has been accomplished by the L