Eternal Security; Jn 6:39; sovereign will of God retains all who believe; Jn 10: 27-29; omnipotence of Christ holds believers for all eternity; Rom 8;35-39; Rom 5:8-11

Eternal Security; salvation—can we lose it?; irreversible transformation after salvation; 2 Cor 5:17; Rom 4:4; Jn 45:24; 6:37

(2 Chron 20:1-31) Trust in God’s deliverance from your problems. Starting the New Year off with the right perspective, grounded in Bible doctrine (Mt 7:24-25; Heb 4:12), pressing toward the goal (Phil 3:13-14).

(Ps 96:11-13) Doctrines associated with the incarnation of Christ, showing the involvement of each member of Godhead. Update from Art Hurtado on the Hurtado Foundation’s promotion of ministries of education and theological teaching in seminaries, biblical institutes and universities in Latin America and Spain. Diana Hurtado also gave a update on the Hurtado’s recent trip to Israel at the onset of the war.

Essence of God.

Focus on Triune God (Jn 16:8-10) continued with study of God the Father. The Father, the standard of righteousness and judgment, is rich in mercy (Ex 20:1-17; Eph 2:4-5). The Gift of Christ (Rom 5:8).

(Ps 145:1-21) Psalm of praise. Things that relate to Christmas: How the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are involved in Christmas.

Spiritual endurance. Examples: Job, Paul, Abraham, Jesus, and Moses. Your endurance fosters spiritual growth. Reacting vs. responding in faith.

Doctrine of spiritual flexibility. Spiritual flexibility begins with personal contentment (Phil 4:11-13). Examples of spirituality flexible men: Joseph, Job, and Daniel.

(Phil 3:12-16) Pressing toward the goal. Communion: In response to God's grace, what are we to do (Isa 53:4)? How to become spiritually mature, to race to a prize, using the apostle Paul as an example (Phil 3:12-16). Stages of maturity.