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: (Let’s Review) Part 1 = The Definition, Need, Basis and Nature of Salvation Part 2: The A___________________ and Results of Salvation I. The Application of Salvation 1--C_______________: A. G___________ 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. B. E_______________ Call … an invitation to faith in Christ that infallibly brings this result (Ro 8:30; 1 Cor 1:9; John 11: ) Rom 8:29 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—R__________________ … is the instantaneous act of the Holy Spirit whereby is imparted to the one whom the Father has chosen and Spirit efficaciously called 3—C___________________ … 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,” Two aspect: Turn f_____ Turn t___ R________ F_______ A. R_________ … is the voluntary act of a person turning from sin Greek “metanoew” = change of m______; the turning is a result of a change of mind! There are three elements: Intellectual – change of v____; in my mind I view it differently Emotional – change of f_______; in my heart I feel differently Volitional – will – change of p_________; I choose differently Repentance is a g____ of grace Acts 11:18 "So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.“ B. F_________ … is the voluntary act of a person turning to Christ! Three elements: Intellectual – r_______________ of the truth (notitia) Emotional – a deep c___________ of the truth (assensus) Volitional – will – a________ on the truth = personal trust in Christ as Lord and Savior (fiducia)

Illustration: Charles Blondin (Jean Francois Gravelet; 1824-97) [1] Faith and the W______: Faith come from hearing Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. [2] C___________ 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 c_________ You can’t have one without the other! Both are gifts from God! II. Results of Salvation 1--U________ 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)

2—J________________ … is the judicial declaration that the believer 2—J________________ … 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: I____________ = Charging our sin to Christ (2 Cor 5:21) Charging His righteousness to us! 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 “g________” (Romans 3:24) Through “f_______” (Rom 5:1; Gal 2:16) C. Results: F___________ = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin. (forgiveness of sin) based upon justification (Ro 4:25) … 1] Not g_______ (forgiven) and 2] R___________ (in Christ) Conclusion: God provided it--we must a_______________ it! Romans 10:9-10 Next Time: PART THREE: MORE Results of Salvation Adoption and Sanctification Assurance of Salvation Perseverance and Preservation Climax of Salvation ASSIGNMENT: Memorize: Romans 10:9-10 Read: New Christian’s Handbook chapters chapter 35

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: (Let’s Review) Part 1 = The Definition, Need, Basis and Nature of Salvation Part 2: The A___________________ and Results of Salvation 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. B. Efficacious Call … an invitation to faith in Christ that infallibly brings this result (Ro 8:30; 1 Cor 1:9; John 11: ) 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.

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 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,” Two aspect: Turn from Turn to Repent Faith A. 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! 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. FAITH … is the voluntary act of a person turning to Christ! 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)

Illustration: Charles Blondin (Jean Francois Gravelet; 1824-97) [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. [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)

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) Charging His righteousness to us! 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) C. Results: Forgiveness = FULL pardon, the judicial acquittal of sin. (forgiveness of sin) based upon justification (Ro 4:25) … 1] Not guilty (forgiven) and 2] Righteous (in Christ) 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: New Christian’s Handbook chapters chapter 35 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright©1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan