The Perseverance of the Saints

I preached on the perseverance of the saints (eternal security) this past Sunday from Philippians 1:6. Here is the sermon skeleton.

SERMON: “The Perseverance of the Saints”

TEXT: Philippians 1:6

SERMON SERIES: PHILIPPIANS: PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL

THEME: The perseverance of the saints

POINT: The perseverance of the saints is enabled by the preservation of the saints by God.

TRANSITION SENTENCE: Philippians 1:6 highlights two sovereign acts of God that guarantee the perseverance of the saints.

OUTLINE:

I.    God has begun a good work in you.

     A.    It is a work of God.
 
     B.    It is a good work.

     C.    It is only the beginning.

II.    God will finish what he has started in you.

     A.    We have divine assurance in Christ.
 
     B.    We have eternal security in Christ.

     C.    We have great confidence in Christ.