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Date of Sermon: October 24, 2021
Main Idea: Loved ones who reject Christ may cause us anxiety Key Verse: “---that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brother, my kinsman according to the flesh.” Romans 9:2-3 Bible reading: 1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. 4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Outline: I. The Anxiety for Loved Ones Separated from Christ (1-3) A. The anxiety may not be evident to others (1) B. Though not evident, it is still real (2) C. The great desire to see loved ones saved (3) II. God’s Blessing Do No Ensure Salvation (4-5) A. Personal blessing do not ensure salvation (4) B. Blessing to others do not ensure salvation (5) |