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There is nothing too hard for the Lord. Believers can trust in His ability to save the lost, transform sinners into children of blessing, and subdue all iniquities.

The phrase "the whole world" in 1 John 2:2 clarifies the scope of Christ's atonement. It refers specifically to God's elect rather than every human being without exception.

We look at Ezekiel 37, emphasizing that encounters with unbelievers are divine appointments where God places His witnesses among the spiritually dead.

Christ's death does more than merely remove sin; it fundamentally changes the believer's nature to restore a favorable relationship with God.

We look at Psalm 87, contrasting the temporary dwellings of Jacob with the eternal gates of Zion, emphasizing that God loves the entrance into salvation more than any earthly religious structure.

We look at 1 John 2:1, emphasizing that believers are addressed as 'little children' who require both correction and encouragement to maintain holy fellowship.

A distressed father came to Jesus with a serious problem, but Jesus' first concern was the father's faithless heart, as we see from Mark 9: 14-29.