It is crucial that we are careful in what we do with these radical teachings. Usually the right answer is to just be in awe and be faithful. There is almost always a direct command elsewhere in Scripture that will protect you from messing this up.

“inference” – IF _________________ IS TRUE, THEN I SHOULD ________________.


2. Would you agree with these inferences? (substitute the words into the blanks above)

Easy (to answer) warm up
• God commands repentance; repent
• God commands us to preach the gospel; preach the gospel

Heavier (require more thought)
• Christ is faithful and able to save; put my complete trust in Him
• God chooses the elect and saves them without fail; not worry about evangelism (why bother?)
• God’s grace is magnified when I sin; keep sinning
• I’m a member of God’s elect and my salvation is secure; eat drink and be merry