Faith Works In Truth

How Can People Deceive Themselves?

• They can think they are saved when they are not
• They can think they are spiritual when they are not

1. Regenerated by the Word – Verse 18

• Matthew 19:28
• Titus 3:5-6  

Regenerated by the Word

• Definition – An act of God whereby He bestows on the believing sinner new life
• The initiator of regeneration
  • 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:4
• The instrument of regeneration
  • Hebrews 4:!2; 1 Peter 1:23; John 5:24; Romans 10:17; Isaiah 55:11
• The intent of regeneration
  • Leviticus 23:9-14; James 1:17; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

2. Receive the Word – Verse 19-21

• Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18; Matthew 13:13; Hebrews 5:11
• Swift to hear – Romans 10:17; Matthew 13:9
• Slow to speak – Proverbs 10:19; 17:27-28; Matthew 12:36-37; 2 Timothy 2:15
• Slow to wrath – Proverbs 14:29

Reflect the Word

• Examination
• Restoration – 1 John 1:9
• Transformation – 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:2

Evidence of True Faith

• Speech – Ephesians 4:29
• Service
• Separation