1 John # 7 The Atonement

1 John # 7 The Atonement 1 John 2:2 Dr. Jim Phillips the book of 1 John from the Greek New Testament. Greek reading and Research by Induction. If anyone would like to make a donation , all donations no matter how small will be appreciated. Thank you. Our Address in Fish Lake Valley is POB 121 Dyer, Nevada 89010.Thank You IRS EIN # 82-5114777 The sermon presents a robust defense of a modified Calvinist theology centered on the sovereignty of God and the free will of humanity, using the acronym 'TULIP' as a framework to explore key doctrines such as total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the preservation of the saints. It argues that while humans are inherently sinful due to Adam's fall, they retain genuine volition, as evidenced by Scripture's repeated calls to repent and believe, affirming that God's grace is universally offered to all, not merely the elect. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus Christ's atonement is sufficient for the entire cosmos, not limited to a select few, and that salvation is available to anyone who responds in faith, rejecting hyper-Calvinist extremes that deny human responsibility. Through vivid illustrations, including a personal testimony of a woman misled by superficial conversion, the sermon calls for authentic evangelism, cautioning against manipulative or performative methods that produce false conversions. Ultimately, it upholds the biblical balance between divine sovereignty and human accountability, affirming that true salvation involves a living, transformative faith that results in repentance, baptism, and lifelong discipleship.