"Salvation and the Father's Will": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, March 20, 2011

“Salvation and the Father’s Will”

John 6:38-40

Proposition:  Let us rejoice and take comfort in knowing salvation is the will of the Father.

Transition:  Our text presents 3 evidences  that salvation is the Father’s will.

I.  The Father’s Will is Evident in the Purpose of the Savior.  (v. 38).

A.  The Son’s Purpose is a Divine One.

     B.  The Son’s Purpose is a Humble One.

     C.  The Son’s Purpose is an Obedient One

     D.  The Son’s Purpose is a Saving One.

           

II.  The Father’s Will is Evident in the Provision of Salvation.  (v. 39).

     A.  The Father has Chosen Some to Receive Salvation.

1.  Election involves individuals.

2.  Election is the Father’s work.

3.  Election is eternal.

4.  Election is grounded in Christ.

B.  The Son Preserves the Chosen.

C.  The Son Will Raise the Chosen.

III.  The Father’s Will is Evident in the Promise of Salvation.  (v. 40).

A.     The Gift Promised is Eternal Life.

B.     The Gift is for Those who Believe.

C.     The Gift is Grounded in the Son.

D.  The Gift is not Limited.