Sermon series: Hot Potatoes – 5 of 9
July 20, 2008
Pastor John Fanous
Where Does This Question Comes From?
“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him…” John 6:44
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit-fruit that will last.” John 15:16a
“When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.” Acts 13:48
But What About Choice?
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
“If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” John 7:17
“This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.” Deuteronomy 30:19-20a
Two Competing Beliefs About God
Calvinism:
Arminianism:
The Great Mystery
It’s all ____________
AND
You have a  _________________
What You Can Learn From Calvinism
Luke 15:3-10
What You Can Learn From Arminianism
Luke 15:11:32
What It Means to be Chosen
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:1-3
I’m interested in hearing this sermon. Is there an audio file of it somewhere?
You know, this sermon is missing from our online database. I will try to see if I can find a hard copy of it somewhere. I’ll let you know what I find out :o)
Peter G