The Tragedy of
Refusing Grace
July 21, 2007
1.= Heb. 2:1-4 – There are many who neglect the gift of salvation.
A.= 2 Thess. 2:7 – The working of sin is a myst= ery – insanity.
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B.= Deut. 30:19 – Intentional choices lead to eternal life.
· Matt. 13:18-22 – Frivolous, uncommitte= d, & distracted.
· The stolen cake.
C.= John 13:1-30 – Judas did not intentionally choose death, but he did not intentionally choose life.
· 2 Thess. 2:10 &#= 8211; Those who refuse the love of the truth.
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· Matt. 27:5 – Judas hanged himself.
· A young man with great potential lost his wa= y.
D.= Eph. 2:8-9 – We are saved by grace through faith/choice.
· Heb. 6:4-5 – Those who persist in evil will perish.
· 1 John 5:11-13 – Those who choose the = Son have life.
· Jeremy found freedom and life in Jesus.