The sermon titled "Alabamos a Dios" by Joel Coyoc addresses the theological topic of divine mercy as foundational for worship and assurance of salvation, drawing from 1 Peter 1:3-5. The preacher emphasizes that believers are called to worship God because of His inherent goodness and mercy, citing various Psalms to illustrate the importance of praise. He articulates key concepts such as regeneration, the living hope secured through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the believer's incorruptible inheritance. Coyoc supports his arguments with scripture references, particularly focusing on the resurrection as the basis for hope and the assurance of salvation, while highlighting the Reformed doctrine of the perseverance of the saints and the unconditional grace of God. The practical significance of the message encourages believers to rejoice in their salvation and live lives marked by thanksgiving and praise to God for His mercy.
Key Quotes
“Alabamos al Señor, bendecimos al Señor porque por su grande misericordia nos hizo renacer.”
“No hay ninguna razón por la cual nosotros podemos recibir algo del Señor que no sea misericordia.”
“Hermanos, la seguridad eterna, la perseverancia de los santos y la preservación de los redimidos es una verdad abundantemente enseñada en la Escritura.”
“Cristo murió no por todo pecador. Él vino a salvar a su pueblo de sus pecados.”
The Bible teaches that we are born again by God's great mercy to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3).
According to 1 Peter 1:3, being born again is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. This new birth comes from God's great mercy, indicating that it is entirely His work and gift. It is not a result of our own effort or intelligence. This new birth leads us to a living hope, which is secure and eternal. Our hope is not based on uncertain promises, but on the resurrected Christ, who has triumphed over death and sin, providing assurance of our salvation and eternal inheritance.
1 Peter 1:3
Mercy is crucial for Christians as it is by God's mercy that we are redeemed and born again (1 Peter 1:3).
Mercy plays a central role in the life of a Christian, as highlighted in 1 Peter 1:3. It is by God’s abundant mercy that we have been made new and called to praise Him. Without this mercy, we would remain in our natural state of rebellion against God, estranged and condemned. The understanding of God's mercy allows us to recognize that our salvation is unearned and not based on our merits. It calls us to live in gratitude and worship, acknowledging that all good we have comes from His compassionate nature.
1 Peter 1:3
We know our salvation is secure because we are kept by the power of God through faith (1 Peter 1:5).
The security of a believer's salvation is presented in 1 Peter 1:5, where it states that we are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation. This means that the preservation of our salvation is entirely God's work, not dependent on our fragile strength or determination. Our faith, which God gives us as a gift, is the means by which we are held securely in this grace. The assurance of salvation comes from understanding that it is God who initiates, sustains, and completes our faith journey, ensuring that none of His chosen ones will be lost.
1 Peter 1:5
Living hope in Christianity refers to the assured expectation of eternal life through Jesus' resurrection (1 Peter 1:3).
Living hope is a term used to describe the confident expectation that every believer has in light of Christ’s resurrection. According to 1 Peter 1:3, this hope is 'living' because it is not founded on mere wishful thinking but is rooted in the reality of Christ's victory over death. This hope assures us that we will inherit eternal life and experience the fullness of joy in God's presence. It transforms our present lives, giving us strength, purpose, and perseverance through trials, as we eagerly await the fulfillment of God's promises.
1 Peter 1:3
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