Gene Cunningham presented “Election, Predestination, and the Plan of God: The Biblical Case Against Calvinism, Lordship Salvation, and Replacement Theology” at the annual conference in Prescott, Arizona, September 7th through 9th. Gene’s teaching refutes Calvinism (Romans 9), Lordship Salvation (Romans 10), and Replacement Theology (Romans 11).
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those
who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also
predestined, to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the
firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called;
whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.”
Romans 8:28–30
Gene Cunningham - June 7, 2010
Courage in Conflict
Endurance is the greatest forms of courage — the ability to hang on in difficult situations. Key verse in Chapter 4 (2Ti 4:5). Be alert the enemy is lurking (Eph 6:10-12). Temptation and trails have God's way of escape through the problem not out of it (1Co 10:13). The work of witness is a task for all of us [reference Dickson "Getting the Gospel Wrong" and Lybrand "Back to Faith"]. Focus is always Jesus Christ; faith alone in Christ alone (Joh 1:12). Everyone has a ministry: a priesthood, is an ambassador, and is a minister. Taking up the cross is simply fulfilling the Will of God for your life. Three elements of battlefield action: conflict, fear, and courage. The conflict causes fear. Fear is a call to faith (Psa 56:3). Overcoming fear results in courage. We face the battle within (Rom 7:14-25, 1Jo 2:15-17). We have the external struggle (Eph 6:10-13) so that we can stand (Eph 6:14). If we win the inner battle we'll win the external battle. The single most critical tactic and battle plan — continued faith (1Jo 5:4-5, Col 3:1-3, Phi 1:29, Rev 12:11). To conquer fear (Psa 27:1, Heb 13:5-6).
Scripture References: Colossians 3:1-3, John 1:12, John 5:4-5, Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 6:14, Hebrews 13:5-6, Ephesians 6:10-13, Psalms 27:1, John 2:15-17, Revelation 12:11, Romans 7:14-25, Philippians 1:29, Psalms 56:3
From Series: "Arkansas Youth Camp 2010 - Courage in Conflict"
Given at Arkansas Youth Camp 2010