Philippians 3:20

The dilemma

All of us are guilty of sin, and sin will keep us out of Heaven.

Romans 3:23

Isaiah 59:2

I John 2:1-6

The danger

We may grow discouraged or unfruitful.

Mark 10:22

Matthew 27:5

We may be drawn to a false doctrine to find assurance.

Miraculous experience.

Martin Luther

The resolution

Our confidence comes from obedience to a God who is patient and forgiving!

Psalms 130:3-4

Acts 2:41; 16:32-43

I Corinthians 1:1-9, 18, 30; 11:1-2; 15:1-2 – Salvation is conditional. Keep improving!

Colossians 1:9-10; 2:20-22; 1:5, 13-14, 21-23; 2:13-14; 3:4, 13 – The Colossians could have hope of salvation even though they had room to grow.

I Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:8

I John 1:6-10; 2:25-29; 4:15-17; 5:4-5, 10-13 – We can know God and have confidence in the day of Judgment.

Revelation 2:4-5, 19-23

The apostle Paul