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Core Scripture: John 3:1-7; Romans 3:23-26; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 2:3.
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The Argument: Salvation is not a "decision" one makes to avoid hell; it is a supernatural "Awakening" followed by the "Implantation of Divine Life." It requires an unconditional surrender of the "Right to Self."
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Greek Focus: Metanoia (Repentance) and Palingenesia (Regeneration).
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Study: Listen to the So Great Salvation sermon series.
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Key Concept: Metanoia (Change of Mind/Repentance) - Not mere sorrow, but a total reversal of the will and a change of "government" in the soul.
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Study Questions:
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Define the "Awakening" of a soul as described in the So Great Salvation series.
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Using Romans 3, explain the legal "Propitiation" Christ made to satisfy Divine Justice.
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What is the difference between "Mental Assent" and "Saving Faith"?
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Using Titus 3:5, study the "washing of regeneration." Is your salvation a "decision" you made, or a "miracle" God performed?
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Key Verse: "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost." (Titus 3:5)
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