Changes Caused By Conversion

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Like a Little Child Matthew 18:1-5. Kingdom of Heaven Live worthy, Eph. 4:1; Phil. 1:27 Live worthy, Eph. 4:1; Phil. 1:27 Danger of self-approval, 2 Cor.

Advertisements

1 Water Baptism. 2 Bible Baptisms Baptized into Moses, 1 Cor. 10:2Baptized into Moses, 1 Cor. 10:2 Baptism of John, Mk. 1:4; Acts 19:3-4Baptism of John,

Repentance and Fig Trees  Luke 13:1-5 – “unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” Luke 3:7-14; 2 Cor. 7:8-12  Luke 13:6-9 – The Parable of.

1 Water Baptism Its Purposes and Designs. 2 Design of Water Baptism Regarding Sin & Salvation  For remission of sins, Acts 2:38 (Mk. 16:16)  Release.

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 19,

WHY THIS PLAN OF SALVATION?

Acts 2: To make your parents happy or impress someone 2.To keep up with what the other teens are doing 3.To make a commitment you’re not ready/mature.

MATTHEW 14: Fear As An Enemy Of Faith (14:28-31) MATTHEW 14:22-33.

Remembering the Resurrection of Christ In God’s authorized ways.

The Invitation of the Lord

God’s love is unchanging (John 13:1)! God’s love is manifested by sacrifice (1 John 3:16; Heb.9:26)! God’s love is inseparable from His people (Rom.8:35)!

God’s word is Scripture – communication with man 2 Tim. 3:16-17 inspiration, profitable, equips us, complete 2 Pet. 1:19-21 not human will, moved by God.

Acts 8:26-40 CONVERSION OF THE EUNUCH. Conversion of the Eunuch One must diligently seek salvation by faith. Salvation comes through gospel preaching.

1 John 2:3-5.  Do not “know” Christ unless “in” Christ  en: “a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication)

Mr. Chairman, I Nominate…

When Is One a New Creature?. To Be A New Creature One Must Be Born again (John 3:5) Walk in New Life (Rom. 6:4) Be in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17) Free from Sin.

What is Your Life All About? Sports Hobbies Work Family Friends Possessions While none of these things are inherently sinful, it will never satisfy you.

Direct on sinner? Direct on saint? Indirect through medium?

Worthy (Rev. 4:11) Holy (Rev. 4:8; Psa. 111:9) Awesome (Psa. 47:2; Deut. 7:21) Sovereign (Psa. 115:3; Dan. 4:34-35) Merciful (Psa. 103:8; Jas. 5:11) Faithful.

TO OPEN THEIR EYES Acts 26: ACTS 26:18 to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that.

TEACHING OTHERS ACTS 26: Acts 26:18 Jesus sent Paul to the Gentiles: “to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from.

Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon

Mt. 7:14 Lk. 9:57-62 Mk. 9:43-48 Lk. 14:26 Mark 16:15,16 Luke 24:46,47.

The Greatness of the Kingdom I Love

There is “…one baptism…”

Acts: The Pattern of Conversion

Confident Christian Living

Salvation by Grace Eph. 2:8,9.

“Unless One is Born Again”

F A I T H salvation and “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder.

“Approved of God” 2 Tim. 2:15.

What Next? New Birth Heard The Gospel – Mk. 16:15; Rom. 10:17

Conversion to Christ.

Biblical Conversion.

FAITH working through TEMPTATION James 1:13-18.

Giving Thanks To God 1 Thess 5:17-18 Eph 5:19-20 Heb 13:14-15.

Things We Cannot Escape

Lordship Of Christ Acts 2:29-36.

Having Heaven On Your Mind

SMILE God Loves You!.

Respect for God.

Entering The Kingdom John 3:5

the word of His grace Acts 20:32

He teaches (John 4:23-24), exemplifies (Matt

Who is Sufficient? 2 Corinthians 2:12 – 3:18.

The Sojourner’s Bible 1 Peter 1:22-2:3.

My Purpose Is to… Glorify God

A Thanks-Filled Heart For What God Has Done for Me

Fifth Street East Church of Christ

Jesus came to establish a Kingdom

Why I Believe In Heaven I Believe in God I Believe in Jesus

The WORD of the Lord Stands Forever

ATTENTION! “Hear, O Israel”

The diligent exertion of a Christian is characterized as:

You’ll never get home that way.

ATTENTION! “Hear, O Israel”

No Substitutes Please 1 Samuel 15:10-31.

REPENTANCE. REPENTANCE Being sorry for our sins? What is Repentance? Being sorry for our sins? 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 Repentance and sorrow are connected,

HOW JESUS VIEWED PEOPLE

To Suffer Death for Us (Heb. 2:9)

Eternity Resurrection Judgment Separation Heaven Hell

What Does God Want from Me?

The POWER of touch.

Like Our Father Luke 24:44-49.

CONVERSION I. Conversion involves three changes.

Implications of “But I Say to You”

“The Greatness of Christ”

Presentation transcript:

Changes Caused By Conversion

“Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3

“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19

convert: “to change or to exchange.” epistrepho: “to turn about, turn towards” A conversion is a change!

1. Change of Mind The Bible - 2 Tim. 3:16-17 God - Heb. 11:6 Jesus - John 20:30-31 Sin - Rom. 3:23 Salvation - Rom. 6:23; John 14:6

2. Change of Heart

2. Change of Heart “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23

2. Change of Heart “to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.” Acts 26:18

3. Change of Allegiance allegiance: “the obligation of support and loyalty to one’s ruler, government, or country; loyalty or devotion.” Luke 6:46 Matthew 6:24 Joshua 24:15 James 4:4

4. Change of State Regeneration Citizen in God’s Kingdom - Col. 1:13 Born Again - John 3:3-5; Titus 3:5 New Creation - 2 Cor. 5:17 Walking in Newness of Life - Rom. 6:4 Citizen in God’s Kingdom - Col. 1:13 Child in God’s Family - Rom. 8:16-17 Part of the Body of Christ - 1 Cor. 12:13

Changes Required For Conversion Change of mind requires FAITH - John 8:24 Change of heart requires REPENTANCE - Joel 2:12-13 Change of allegiance requires CONFESSION - Phil. 2:9-11 Change of state requires BAPTISM - Gal. 3:26-27