1. God's gift of hope in Christ is secure.
2. God's gift of hope in Christ stands in the midst of trials.
3. God's gift of hope in Christ changes our posture.

1. Experiencing God authentically reveals He is perfectly incomprehensible.
2. Experiencing God authentically reveals His complete sufficiency.
3. Experiencing God authentically reveals His centrality.
4. Experiencing God authentically leads us to glorify Him with our lives.

1. No other name brings salvation.
   1. He alone satisfies our greatest need.
   2. He alone is our sufficient savior.
2. No other name changes lives completely.
   1. He alone transforms our fear into boldness.
   2. He alone transforms our hopelessness into hopefulness.

1. Faith alone is the means, not the source of salvation.
2. Faith alone must be grounded in the work of Christ.
3. Faith alone should breed humility and unity.

1. Apart from grace, we are deeply sinful and without hope. (vv. 1-3)
2. Because of God's grace, we are deeply loved and made new. (vv. 4-9)
3. By God's grace, we are freed to live for Him. (v. 10)

Why Scripture Alone?

1. Scripture saves (vv. 14-15)
2. Scripture speaks God's perfect words (v. 16)
3. Scripture sanctifies (vv. 16-17)

1. Spouses: Treasure each other with complete faithfulness (Proverbs 2:16-17; 5:15; 18-21; 18:22)
2. Parents: Remember children are a blessing from the Lord (Proverbs 17:6; Psalm 127:3)
3. Parents: Provide godly instruction BEFORE correction (Proverbs 1:8; 22:6)
4. Parents: Discipline your children as an expression of love (Proverbs 4:10; 13:24; 3:12; 22:15; 29:15)
5. Children: Bring your parents joy by living wisely (Proverbs 10:1; 29:3; 30:17)

1. Christ is the Teacher, as such He calls you to come to Him and learn from Him in your trials.
2. The Teacher is fully God and fully man so he can help us in our trials.
3. In your trials, come to the Teacher just as you are.

1. Will this action build me up or tear me down spiritually? (6:12; 10:23)
2. Will this action evidence my new life in Christ? (6:11, 19-20)
3. Will this action violate my conscience? (10:25-29)
4. Will this action encourage or offend a fellow Christian? (8:7-13; 10:24)
5. Will this action expand or restrict my gospel witness? (9:19-27; 10:32-33)
6. Will this action glorify the Lord? (10:31)