2. The plan of salvation is revealed in the gospel, Eph. 3:1-12 Salvation only in Jesus Christ Revealed & recorded by inspiration Understand & accept – added to the redeemed

3. Calvinism Holy Spirit Acts Directly On the Sinner Bible Sinners Must Hear The Word

5. The gospel is God’s power to salvation, Rom. 1:16 It is the truth, Jn. 17:17 Truth sets us free, Jn. 8:32

6. Faith is based on the word, Rom. 10:17 Christ sent the apostles to preach it, Mk. 16:15, 16; Acts 26:16-18 The Holy Spirit revealed & confirmed the word, Jn. 14:26; 16:13; Mk. 16:19, 20

7. The necessity of hearing is displayed in Acts Jerusalem, Acts 2:14, 37-41 Damascus, Acts 9:6 Caesarea, Acts 10:6; 11:14 Cyprus, Acts 13:7, 8, 12 Philippi, Acts 16:30-34 Thessalonica, Acts 17:1-4; cf. 1 Thes. 2:13 Ephesus, Acts 19:1-5; cf. Eph. 1:13

8. Lydia was converted after hearing the word, Acts 16:13-15 Heart opened by the Lord using the word Paul “spoke to the women” ­ “Lydia heard us” ­ “The Lord opened her heart” ­ “to heed the things spoken by Paul” ­ Lydia listened (heard) then did (heeded) Compare Jews at Pentecost, Acts 2:4, 14, 37-41

9. I Used A Key To Open The Door I Used A Knife To Cut The Rope The Lord Used The Word To Open Lydia’s Heart

10. We have the power of choice Adam & Eve, Gen. 2:15-17; 3:6 Joshua & Israel, Josh. 24:15 Elijah & Israel, 1 Kgs. 18:21

11. We may choose to accept or reject the gospel, Mt. 22:2, 3; Rev. 22:17 Paul & Barnabas at Antioch, Acts 13:42-46 Jesus & disciples, Jn. 6:44, 45, 60-69

12. What you hear matters, Mk. 4:24; 1 Jn. 4:6 Content Truth VS. Error

13. How you hear matters, Lk. 8:18; Acts 2:37, 41; 7:51, 54 Attitude Willing heart VS. stiff neck