What is a LIFER? Talk 4

God declares sinners Legally righteous.. ..all who trust in Jesus as their substitute

God adopts those he declares Legally righteous.. ..and Includes in his family

Those declared Legally righteous and Included in.. his family, God Frees to love and obey him

Free to glorify and Enjoy him forever FACTS (BIBLE) FAITH FEELINGS

Facts to know 1 John 5:13 “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.”  Romans 10:9-13 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11 As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-- the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Facts to know Marks of conversion Power Praise The Word must come to you (sermon / friend) God must call you to himself (with effect) You respond by receiving the Word Therefore, you repent, turning away from all else to Christ alone for forgiveness, righteousness, power…

v Faith to exercise Hanging around to prove you are going places John 6:28-29 8 Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" 29 Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." Hanging around to prove you are going places v Resting in the solid promises of Scripture

Fully persuades that his Word will hold ..know where trust is placed

He gives his Holy Spirit ..as a promise of what is to come

The joy comes from knowing! Feelings to treasure The joy comes from knowing! The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God. Romans 8:16

Jesus Provides a Perfect Record of Obedience Problem 1 A BAD RECORD Jesus Provides a Perfect Record of Obedience

Problem 2 A BAD MASTER Jesus Provides the Perfect Father We Need

Problem 3 A BAD HEART Jesus Provides the Power to love God

Problem 4 BAD DOUBTS Jesus Provides the Proof to be Certain

How do I receive Jesus and enjoy God? “For my Father's will is that EVERYONE who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I WILL raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40

Legal righteousness Included in God’s family Free to love God Enjoys God R