Can salvation and eternal life, once given by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, ever be lost? The unfolding biblical truths of divine sovereignty in salvation and human responsibility continue in this passage, which addresses the keeping power of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Outline:

• The Will of God

• Resting in God’s Preservation

• Running with Perseverance

• Blessed Assurance

Battle lines are often drawn between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility in salvation, but the Bible unapologetically teaches both. Asked to reconcile these truths, Spurgeon famously replied, “I wouldn’t try. I never reconcile friends.” The Bible gives us a glorious view from above as we marvel at God’s saving grace through the person and work of Jesus.

Outline:

• The Universal Offer

• Bondage of the Will

• God’s Sovereign Grace

Is it possible to live a healthy, strong, effective life if a person eats only once per week or a few times per year? Of course not. We feed our bodies, but how many suffer from spiritual malnourishment and even starvation? Have you “tasted the goodness of the word of God” (Hebrews 6:5)? Jesus is the bread of life, and without him, there is no life!

Outline:

• Determined Unbelief

• The First “I Am” Statement

• Our Daily Bread

• Satisfying Spiritual Hunger