A True View: the Blessed Graces of Regeneration & Imputation

I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Background for Our Chapter

1. Saul's Foolish Offering, 1 Sam 13:1-23
2. Saul's Foolish Oath, 1 Sam 14:1-52
3. Saul's Failure to Obey, 1 Sam 15:1-35
4. Saul's Foul Outcome, 1 Sam 16:1-23

Brief Outline of Our Chapter

1. Anointing of David by Samuel, 1 Sam 16:1-13
2. Anguish of Saul by Evil Spirit, 1 Sam 16:14-23

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

Perceptive Inspection

1. God's Omniscient Nature
   a. Isa 40:13-14
2. God's Regenerating Work in Salvation
   a. 2 Cor 5:17
3. God's Imputation in Salvation
   a. Rom 4:6-8

Prophetic Implication

1. David as the Good Shepherd (v11a)
   a. John 10:11
2. David as the Younger (v11b)
   a. Gen 25:23; Matt 3:11
3. David with Spirit of the Lord (v13)
   a. Luke 4:18 (Isa 61:1-2)

Practical Application

1. Complete Reliance upon Christ
   a. Prov 3:5
2. Constant Submission to the Holy Spirit
   a. Prov 3:6
3. Consistent Fellowship in the Word
   a. Psa 1:2