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God’s Salvation (Part 2)

Discovering Salvation 1 Timothy 1:15 Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst.

This study will have three parts: Part 1 = The Definition, Need, Basis and Nature of Salvation Part 2 = The Application and Results of Salvation Part 3 = More Results, Assurance, and Climax of Salvation TODAY

Let’s review PART ONE

I. Definition of Salvation Salvation includes all God does to rescue mankind from sin and its con-sequences. This includes: Faith Calling Conversion Regeneration Reconciliation Repentance Union Redemption Atonement Justification Grace Imputation Forgiveness Mercy Sanctification Perseverance Election Adoption Assurance

II. Need for Salvation We are helpless to initiate salvation. We need a Savior to come rescue us from our sin and its consequences! So God sent us a Savior (1 Tim 1:15) …

III. Basis of Salvation God’s choice to save us Father chose us in Christ before time: ELECTION (Eph 1:4) Christ chose to die for us in time: REDEMPTION (Eph 1:7) Spirit chose to regenerate us at His time: REGENERATION (John 3:8)

IV. Nature of Salvation Involves a substitute sacrifice Involves a gift of grace and mercy

The Application and Results of Salvation PART TWO The Application and Results of Salvation

I. The Application of Salvation

1--CALLING: General Call … an invitation to faith in Jesus Christ as Savior through preaching (Ac 17:30)

1--CALLING: General Call … Acts 17:30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

1--CALLING: General Call … Isaiah 45:22 Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

1--CALLING: Efficacious Call … an invitation to faith in Christ that infallibly brings this result (Ro 8:30; 1 Cor 1:9; John 11:43 )

1--CALLING: Efficacious Call … Fore- known Rom 8:29, 30 For those God foreknew he also predestined ... 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Pre- destine CALLED Justified Glorified

1--CALLING: Efficacious Call … Fore- known Romans 11:29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. Pre- destine CALLED Justified Glorified

2--REGENERATION: is the instantaneous act of the Holy Spirit whereby new life is imparted to the one whom the Father has chosen and Spirit efficaciously called DEAD IN SIN -- Eph. 2:1

2--REGENERATION: is the instantaneous act of the Holy Spirit whereby new life is imparted to the one whom the Father has chosen and Spirit efficaciously called ALIVE IN HIM Eph. 2:5

3--CONVERSION: The term conversion means “to turn” (both in Greek and Hebrew). 1 Thes. 1:9 “They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,”

3--CONVERSION: The term conversion means “to turn” (both in Greek and Hebrew). Two aspect:

3--CONVERSION: The term conversion means “to turn” (both in Greek and Hebrew). Two aspect: Turn Turn FROM TO

3--CONVERSION: The term conversion means “to turn” (both in Greek and Hebrew). Two aspect: REPENT FAITH

A. REPENTANCE Repentance is the voluntary act of a person turning from sin Greek “metanoew” = change of mind; the turning is a result of a change of mind!

A. REPENTANCE There are three elements: Intellectual – change of view; in my mind I view it differently Emotional – change of feelings; in my heart I feel differently Volitional – will – change of purpose; I choose differently

A. REPENTANCE Repentance is a gift of grace Acts 11:18 "So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life."

B. FAITH Faith is the voluntary act of a person turning to Christ!

B. FAITH Three elements: Intellectual – recognition of the truth (notitia) Emotional – a deep conviction of the truth (assensus) Volitional – will – acting on the truth = personal trust in Christ as Lord and Savior (fiducia)

Charles Blondin (Jean Francois Gravelet; 1824-97)

Faith and the Word: Faith come from hearing Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

Content of Faith: I Cor. 15:2 By this gospel you are saved, … 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins … 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

Content of Faith: CONFESS BELIEVE Romans 10:9 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. BELIEVE

Repentance and Faith Are two sides of the same coin You can’t have one without the other! Both are gifts from God!

II. Results of Salvation

1--Union with Christ Union means “to be made one with Christ” so that Christ’s work is attributed to the person united to Him. (Rom 6:5) Resurrection Death Burial Christ Me

2--Justification Justification is the judicial declaration that the believer is righteous based upon union with Christ (Ro 4:3-5, 22-25; 5:18,19)

2--Justification Basis: Imputation: Charging our sin to Christ (2 Cor 5:21). Charging His righteousness to us! RIGHTEOUSNESS

2--Justification 2 Cor 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. RIGHTEOUSNESS

2--Justification Means: GRACE By “grace” (Romans 3:24) Through “faith” (Rom 5:1; Gal 2:16) GRACE JUSTIFIED

2--Justification Results: Forgiveness = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin (forgive- ness of sin) based upon just- ification (Ro 4:25)

2--Justification Results: Forgiveness = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin (forgive- ness of sin) based upon just- ification (Ro 4:25)

2--Justification Results: Forgiveness = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin (forgive- ness of sin) based upon just- ification (Ro 4:25)

2--Justification Results: Forgiveness = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin (forgive- ness of sin) based upon just- ification (Ro 4:25)

1) Not Guilty (forgiven) 2) Righteous (in Christ) 2--Justification Results: Forgiveness = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin (forgive- ness of sin) based upon just- ification (Ro 4:25) 1) Not Guilty (forgiven) and 2) Righteous (in Christ)

CONCLUSION:

NEXT TIME: More Results of Salvation Assurance of Salvation Adoption and Sanctification Assurance of Salvation Perseverance and Preservation Climax of Salvation Three tenses of salvation

ASSIGNMENT: Memorize: Romans 10:9,10 Read:

Discovery 107-B Discovering God’s Salvation Prepared by Dennis Henderson, D. Min. INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy 1:15 Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. This study will have three parts: Part 1 = The Definition, Need, Basis and Nature of Salvation Part 2: The Application and Results of Salvation (Let’s Review Last Week) TODAY: The Application of Salvation 1--CALLING: A. General Call … an invitation to faith in Jesus Christ as Savior through preaching (Ac 17:30) Acts 17:30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Isaiah 45:22 Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. (This general call, unlike the efficacious call, may be refused by the listener) B. Efficacious Call … an invitation to faith in Christ that infallibly brings this result (Ro 8:30; 1 Cor 1:9; John 11:43 = pictures a divine summoning against which the dead man could neither respond on his own nor refuse to obey because it was God who willed him to come!) Rom 8:29, 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined ... 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Romans 11:29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable.

2—REGENERATION … is the instantaneous act of the Holy Spirit whereby is imparted to the one whom the Father has chosen and Spirit efficaciously called [See notes on the Holy Spirit – Discovery 103C] 3—CONVERSION … The term conversion means “to turn” (both in the Greek and the Hebrew). 1 Thes. 1:9 “They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,” Two aspect: Turn from Turn to Repent Faith A. First Aspect: Repentance … is the voluntary act of a person turning from sin Greek word for ”repent” is “metanoew” = change of mind; the turning is a result of a change of mind! There are three elements: Intellectual – change of view; in my mind I view it differently Emotional – change of feelings; in my heart I feel differently Volitional – will – change of purpose; I choose differently Repentance is a gift of grace Acts 11:18 "So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.“ B. Second Aspect: FAITH … is the voluntary act of a person turning to Christ! Three elements: Intellectual – recognition of the truth (in Latin this aspect is called notitia) Emotional – a deep conviction of the truth (in Latin this aspect is called assensus) Volitional – will – acting on the truth = personal trust in Christ as Lord and Savior (in Latin this aspect is called fiducia from which we get the term fiduciary trust)

Illustration: Charles Blondin (Jean Francois Gravelet; 1824-97) who crossed the Niagara Falls on a tight wire. Legend tells us that upon reaching the other side he asked his audience if they “believed” that he could do it again. To which the responded favorably. He asked do you believe that I could do it again with someone on my back? To which a gentle man shouted “I believe!” So Blondin asked, “If you truly believe, then come get on my back.” To which the gentleman said, “No, sir, I believe you can do it but I don’t trust you.Now imagine that you were in that man’s place. And you actually climbed upon Blondins’s back and proceeded with him across the Niagara Falls. You would be trusting him completely for your salvation from falling to death below. So it is with trusting Jesus alone to save you and take you to heaven. [1] Faith and the Word: Faith come from hearing Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Therefore, we share the message for people to come to faith. That message has content: [2] Content of Faith: I Cor. 15:2 By this gospel you are saved, … 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins … 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Romans 10:9 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. [3] Repentance and Faith Are two sides of the same coin You can’t have one without the other! Both are gifts from God! II. Results of Salvation 1--Union with Christ … means “to be made one with Christ” so that Christ’s work is attributed to the person united to Him. (Rom 6:5) Therefore, What Christ did is accounted to us!

II. Results of Salvation 2—Justification … Justification is the judicial declaration that the believer is righteous based upon union with Christ (Ro 4:3- 5, 22-25; 5:18,19) A. Basis: Imputation = Charging our sin to Christ (2 Cor 5:21 )Like a credit card transaction. Our sins were charged to Christ who paid the price for sin =Charging His righteousness to us! We received the goods for which Christ paid the price—righteousness that allows us to be accepted by God. 2 Cor 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. B. Means: By “grace” (Romans 3:24) Through “faith” (Rom 5:1; Gal 2:16) In order to come to this salvation we must go through the door of faith. Faith does not save us—it is the door though which we must pass to acquire salvation. C. Results: Forgiveness = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin. 1] Not guilty (forgiven = release of obligation to satisfy the just demand of God of death [Romans 6:23]) and 2] Righteous (in Christ= Christ’s righteousness imputed to the guilty and pardoned sinner) Conclusion: Next Time: PART THREE: MORE Results of Salvation Adoption and Sanctification Assurance of Salvation Perseverance and Preservation Climax of Salvation ASSIGNMENT: Memorize: 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Read:

107-B into God’s Salvation Copyright © 2000. All rights reserved. Bible Point is a registered trademark of Dennis Henderson. All other trademarks acknowledged. Bible Point contains graphics from Bible Point artists. These illustrations belong to Bible Point and the respective artists. You may use the designs and illustrations for graphical illustration of lessons free and without special permission, provided they are not used in any way that maligns the Christian faith. Furthermore, republication or production of any illustration by any other graphic service whether it be in book, in a machine-readable form, or in any other design resource is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, they cannot be duplicated or resold as any other form of publishing, clip art, or graphic resource. So What does it mean? (A simple translations of the legal jargon) So, if you don’t own the presentation(s), graphic(s), and text(s) how can you legally use them? The purchase of the license allows you to use all the images in the product. However, the actual ownership and copyright of the presentation(s), graphic(s), and text(s) remain the property of Bible Point and its licensors. If you had plans on using this product in your “for sale” work—think again! License Agreement Article 1: License Grant All the graphics and text in Bible Point presentations (excluding quotes from the Bible and stated sources) are the intellectual and real property of Bible Point and its licensors, and is protected by law, including United States copyright laws and international treaties. Bible Point grants to you a license: 1. To use the presentation in a single church, single school, or single office of a Christian organization. 2. To make a single archival back-up copy of the program. 3. To modify the presentation(s) and merge with other presentations in a single church, school, or Christian organization. 4. To transfer to another party if that party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this agreement, and you do not retain any copies of the presentation, whether printed, machine readable, modified, or merged form. Article 2: Terms This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the presentation(s), graphic(s), or text(s) together with all copies, modifications and merged portions in any form. Bible Point may terminate your license if you fail to comply with this Agreement. You agree, upon such termination, for any reason, to destroy the presentation(s), graphics, and text(s) with all copies, modifications, and merged portions in any form. Article 3: Disclaimers 1. Bible Point presentations, graphics, and texts are licensed to you As Is. You, the consumer, bear the entire risk relating to the quality and performance of the presentation(s), graphic(s), or text(s). In no event will Bible Point be liable for damages resulting from any defect. 2. Thirty-day limited warrantee on disks. Bible Point warrants the disks to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for 30 days after purchase. During the 30-day period you may return a defective presentation, graphic, or text with proof of purchase and it will be replaced without charge, unless the presentation is damaged by misuse. Article 4: General 1. You may not sub-license, assign, or transfer the license of the presentation(s), graphic(s), or text(s) except as provided by this Agreement. 2. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. May I let someone borrow or copy my licensed Bible Point presentation (even after I modified it)? As long as it is within your local church, or single school, or the immediate office of a Christian organization you may. Otherwise, please refer the person interested in borrowing to: http://www.biblepoint.com or E-mail: dh@biblepoint.com with any related questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright©1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.