How Do I Get In?

How Do I Get In?

John 1:7-13

Silas Sproul

July 9, 2023

Introduction:

I. Look for

in the

(John 1:12-13)

THE TENSION:
a. Not by

(Ezek. 18:20; Gal. 3:28; Acts 10:34-35)

b. Not by

(Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 9:16; Titus 3:5)

c. Not by the

(1 Cor. 3:6-7; Acts 16:14; 1 Cor. 2:4-5)

THE ASSURANCE:
a. The only

of my origin story:

is my only

.

b. The

that

salvation must also

salvation.

c. I

on

, not

.

II.

:

of the Law and

to

the

for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
-Philippians 2:13

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
-Colossians 4:5-6

BIG Q: How do I get in?

III.

is the

, the

, and the

a. How do I walk?

.

b. What do I believe?

.

c. How do I live like this?

.

Closing Thoughts: