2. I. Conjunction. On condition that; in case that; granting or supposing that… (New Century Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. I, p. 790). One of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible

3. I. It Teaches Us About The Nature of Gospel Teaching. A. All Scripture must be taken together. John 5:44-47 B. The lost fail to see their need for the gospel. II Cor 4:2-4 C. The Gospel often displeases men. Galatians 1:8-10 One of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible

4. II. It Teaches Us About What Is Necessary For Salvation. A. The right heart. 1. Ears to hear Mark 7:14-16 2. A willingness to sacrifice. Luke 14:26 One of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible

5. II. It Teaches Us About What Is Necessary For Salvation. B. The right relationship. John 10:7-9 1. In Christ – II Cor 5:17 2. Outside of Christ – II John 9 One of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible

6. II. It Teaches Us About What Is Necessary For Salvation. C. The right response to Jesus. 1. Belief. John 8:21-24; Matthew 16:18 2. Baptism. Romans 6:3-8 One of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible

7. III. It Teaches Us About the Importance of Faithful Obedience. John 10:27-29 A. If we keep... Matt 5:13; John 8:51; 14:23; 15:10; I John 2:3 B. If we abide... John 15:6,7; I John 2:24,25 One of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible

8. III. It Teaches Us About the Importance of Faithful Obedience. John 10:27-29 C. If we continue... Rom 11:21-23 D. If we hold fast... I Cor 15:1,2; Hebrews 3:6,14 One of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible

9. If we do what He commands us! The Lord Has Promised Great Things For Us…