THIS IS YOUR LIFE Gen. 1:26-27

THIS IS YOUR LIFE Five Possible States ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin

THIS IS YOUR LIFE ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin GOD YOU State #1 SAFE Pre-

State #1 PRE-ACCOUNTABILITY: This would include infants, children before reaching age of knowing right from wrong and the mentally incompetent. This person belongs to God because they know no sin to alienate them from Him (Isa. 59:1-2). PRE-ACCOUNTABILITY: This would include infants, children before reaching age of knowing right from wrong and the mentally incompetent. This person belongs to God because they know no sin to alienate them from Him (Isa. 59:1-2).

THIS IS YOUR LIFE PRE|ACCOUNTABLEPRE|ACCOUNTABLE PRE|ACCOUNTABLEPRE|ACCOUNTABLE CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin GOD YOU God created man in His own image (Gen. 1:26-27). God created man in His own image (Gen. 1:26-27). We are the offspring of God (Acts 17:29). We are the offspring of God (Acts 17:29). Cannot enter into kingdom unless being converted and becoming as a little child (Mt. 18:3). Cannot enter into kingdom unless being converted and becoming as a little child (Mt. 18:3). Sin is not inherited (Ezek.18:20). State #1 SAFE

THIS IS YOUR LIFE ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin GOD YOU SAFE LOST State #2

ACCOUNTABLE: Accountable, but not a Christian: those who are old enough and knowledgeable of right and wrong, but not a Christian. These are separated from God by their disobedience. ACCOUNTABLE: Accountable, but not a Christian: those who are old enough and knowledgeable of right and wrong, but not a Christian. These are separated from God by their disobedience.

THIS IS YOUR LIFE ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin God You SAFE LOST We are enticed and drawn away by own lusts (Jas. 1: 13-15) We are enticed and drawn away by own lusts (Jas. 1: 13-15) We serve that which we obey: sin or righteousness (Rom. 6:16). We serve that which we obey: sin or righteousness (Rom. 6:16). The sinner transgresses (1 Jn. 3:4). The sinner transgresses (1 Jn. 3:4). Sin separates us from God (Isa. 59:2). Sin separates us from God (Isa. 59:2). State #2

THIS IS YOUR LIFE ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin GOD YOU SAFE LOST GOD YOU SAFE State #3

FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN: Obedience to the gospel, placing one in Christ and reconciled to God by removal of sin. We are alienated by disobedience of the gospel and reunited with God by an obedience of it. FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN: Obedience to the gospel, placing one in Christ and reconciled to God by removal of sin. We are alienated by disobedience of the gospel and reunited with God by an obedience of it. State #3

GOD YOU GOD YOU THIS IS YOUR LIFE CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY Sin SAFE Redemption in the blood of Christ and forgiveness by His grace (Eph. 1:7). Redemption in the blood of Christ and forgiveness by His grace (Eph. 1:7). Brought back to God by the Christ’s death (Eph. 2:16-18). Brought back to God by the Christ’s death (Eph. 2:16-18). Jesus is author of salvation to all who obey (Heb. 5:9). Jesus is author of salvation to all who obey (Heb. 5:9). One cannot enter into God’s kingdom unless born of water and spirit (Jn. 3:3-5). One cannot enter into God’s kingdom unless born of water and spirit (Jn. 3:3-5). State #3

THIS IS YOUR LIFE ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin GOD YOU SAFE LOST GOD YOU SAFE LOST YOU State #4

UNFAITHFUL CHRISTIAN: Sin has separated man from God, knowing to do good, but refusing to do so. “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” (Jas. 4:17). UNFAITHFUL CHRISTIAN: Sin has separated man from God, knowing to do good, but refusing to do so. “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” (Jas. 4:17).

THIS IS YOUR LIFE UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS Sin State #4 YOU LOST Heart of unbelief causes us to leave God (Heb. 3:12). Heart of unbelief causes us to leave God (Heb. 3:12). If return to former practices and behavior, we fall from grace (Gal. 5:4). If return to former practices and behavior, we fall from grace (Gal. 5:4). Our state is worse than at first if we obey, then return to sin (2 Pet. 2:20-22). Our state is worse than at first if we obey, then return to sin (2 Pet. 2:20-22). Willful sin is very serious (Heb. 10:26-27). Willful sin is very serious (Heb. 10:26-27).

THIS IS YOUR LIFE ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin GOD YOU SAFE LOST GOD YOU SAFE LOST YOU State #5 GOD YOU SAFE

State #5 RESTORATION: Restoration to faithful living and service. Placing sin behind and living above sin in harmony with God. RESTORATION: Restoration to faithful living and service. Placing sin behind and living above sin in harmony with God.

GOD YOU GOD YOU RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION THIS IS YOUR LIFE State #5 Sin Repent and pray your sins be forgiven (Acts 8:22). Repent and pray your sins be forgiven (Acts 8:22). Confess faults to, and pray for one another (Jas. 5:16). Confess faults to, and pray for one another (Jas. 5:16). Help faulty brother, restore, and keep self from being tempted (Gal. 6:1). Help faulty brother, restore, and keep self from being tempted (Gal. 6:1). Be steadfast, immovable, abounding in Lord’s work (1 Cor. 15:58). Be steadfast, immovable, abounding in Lord’s work (1 Cor. 15:58). SAFE

IF….THIS IS YOUR LIFE ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS UNFAITHFULNESSUNFAITHFULNESS RESTORATIONRESTORATION RESTORATIONRESTORATION Sin GOD YOU SAFE LOST GOD YOU SAFE LOST YOU GOD YOU SAFE In Which State Are You? Will You Stay There?