BLESSED ASSURANCE

A Lesson In Lyrics

Introduction

1. Christians are assured of many great blessings.

2. #43 “Blessed Assurance”

I. Some Things Christians Are Not Assured Of

A. Christians are not promised earthly wealth or fame.

1. Christians are warned of becoming too fond of this

world (1 Jn. 2:15-17; Jam. 4:4).

2. Often followers of God must sever ties with this world

(Matt. 19:21).

3. # 24 “Anywhere Is Home”

B. Christians are not promised that our way will be easy.

1. Read Matthew 7:13, 14.

2. Temptations come our way (Jas. 1:1, 2).

3. #119 “Farther Along”

II. Some Things Christians Are Assured Of

A. We are assured that God will take care of us.

1. He cares for us (1 Pet. 5:7).

2. He makes struggles easier.

3. #31 “Be Not Dismayed”

B. We are assured that Heaven will surely be worth it all.

1. No one who makes it to heaven will feel like the effort

was not worth the reward.

2. To be with Christ is “far better” (Phil. 1:23).

3. # 680 “Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All”

May 18, 2003 (p.m.)