To the Work In the Philippines Eph. 2:8-10 [By Ron Halbrook]

To the Work In the Philippines Introduction 1. Eph. 2:8-10 God’s grace calls sinners to obedient faith 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

To the Work In the Philippines 2. God’s grace calls us to His work Introduction 2. God’s grace calls us to His work Grace, faith, & works Zealous of good works Finish the work Calling Filipinos to the work

To the Work In the Philippines I. Grace, Faith, & Works A. Sinners Cannot Merit Salvation Eph. 2:8-9 Saved by God’s grace 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

To the Work In the Philippines I. Grace, Faith, & Works A. Sinners Cannot Merit Salvation Eph. 2:8-9 Saved by God’s grace Our sinful works deserve hell God prepared the plan Jesus offered the sacrifice The Holy Spirit revealed the gospel

To the Work In the Philippines I. Grace, Faith, & Works B. We Receive Salvation by Obedient Faith Acts 19:5 Received salvation when baptized 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

To the Work In the Philippines I. Grace, Faith, & Works C. Conditions Mean Choice Not Merit Mk. 16:15-16 Salvation offered not forced 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

To the Work In the Philippines I. Grace, Faith, & Works C. Conditions Mean Choice Not Merit “Not of works:” precludes human merit, not conditions of obedient faith Jn. 6:27-29 Faith in Christ: work as condition of salvation

Jn. 6:27-29 Faith in Christ: work as condition of salvation Labour Jn. 6:27-29 Faith in Christ: work as condition of salvation 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. 28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

To the Work In the Philippines I. Grace, Faith, & Works C. Conditions Mean Choice Not Merit “Not of works:” precludes human merit, not conditions of obedient faith Ja. 2:24-26 Obedient faith necessary condition for salvation

Ja. 2:24-26 Obedient faith necessary condition for salvation 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

To the Work In the Philippines I. Grace, Faith, & Works C. Conditions Mean Choice Not Merit Water baptism of a penitent believer is salvation by grace through faith!

To the Work II. Zealous of Good Works In the Philippines A. We Are Saved to Serve God Eph. 2:8-10 New life: created in Christ unto good works

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Eph. 2:8-10 New life: created in Christ unto good works 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

To the Work II. Zealous of Good Works In the Philippines A. We Are Saved to Serve God Tit. 2:11-14 Saved from sin to live a life of good works

Tit. 2:11-14 Saved from sin to live a life of good works 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

To the Work II. Zealous of Good Works In the Philippines B. God Has Work for All Tit. 2:1-6 Older men & women, younger men & women

Tit. 2:1-6 Older men & women, younger men & women 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. Tit. 2:1-6 Older men & women, younger men & women

To the Work II. Zealous of Good Works In the Philippines B. God Has Work for All Matt. 25:14-15 Each person responsible for his own talents & opportunities

14 For the kingdom of heaven is Matt. 25:14-15 Each person responsible for his own talents & opportunities 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

To the Work II. Zealous of Good Works In the Philippines B. God Has Work for All 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Scripture: our perfect guide 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

To the Work In the Philippines III. Finish the Work A. Jesus Is Our Perfect Example Jn. 9:4-5 Work while we can 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

To the Work In the Philippines III. Finish the Work A. Jesus Is Our Perfect Example Jn. 19:30 Gave all to the end 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

To the Work In the Philippines III. Finish the Work B. Be Faithful to the End! 2 Tim. 4:6-8 Finish the race, obtain the prize

6 For I am now ready to be offered, 2 Tim. 4:6-8 Finish the race, obtain the prize 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

To the Work In the Philippines IV. Calling Filipinos to the Work A. April 5-30, 2017 Train young people, visit churches 51 lessons 16 baptisms

To the Work In the Philippines Invitation 1. Eph. 2:8-10 God’s grace calls sinners to obedient faith 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

To the Work In the Philippines 2. God’s grace calls us to His work Invitation 2. God’s grace calls us to His work Grace, faith, & works Zealous of good works Finish the work Calling Filipinos to the work

To the Work In the Philippines Invitation 3. Christ offers pardon of sin by God’s grace Acts 19:5 Water baptism of a penitent believer is salvation by grace through faith! 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

To the Work In the Philippines Invitation 3. Christ offers pardon of sin by God’s grace 1 Jn. 1:9 Erring saint restored to be steadfast 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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