#24 Righteousness by faith REVELATION SEMINAR #24 Righteousness by faith

Let’s examine Exhibit #1

SALVATION BY FAITH

1. How is righteousness obtained? Romans 3:22 (1651)

Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ.

2. Do my works contribute to salvation? Ephesians 2:8, 9 (1715)

For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.

OUR JUSTIFICATION

3. Salvation consists of three parts: JUSTIFICATION, SANCTIFICATION and GLORIFICATION. What does justification accomplish for me? Romans 3:24, 25 (1651)

Being justified… to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past.

4. What must I do to receive justification or forgiveness for past sins? 1 John 1:9 (1790)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

5. What else is justification called? John 3:3 (1549)

Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

OUR SANCTIFICATION

6. What is sanctification? 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12 (1735)

That everyone of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor.

For God hath not called us unto uncleanliness but unto holiness.

7. How long does it take for a person to become fully sanctified? Ephesians 4:13 (1717)

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

8. How is sanctification accomplished? John 17:17 (1581)

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

9. Do I obey the word or does Jesus do it IN me? Romans 8:3, 4 (1656)

God sending His own Son… that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us.

10. What does God ultimately accomplish in me through sanctification? Romans 8:29 (1657) Colossians 3:8-10 (1731)

To be conformed to the image of His Son.

SALVATION: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

11. How does the Bible emphasize that salvation involves past, present and future? 2 Corinthians 1:10 (1691)

Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver, in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us.

a. Justification is conversion. It delivers us from sin’s penalty. How the Bible presents it: a. Justification is conversion. It delivers us from sin’s penalty. b. Sanctification is victorious living. It delivers daily from sin’s power. c. Glorification (entering heaven) will deliver us from sin’s presence.

This means that (the other way around...): a. God has saved us from sin’s penalty - JUSTIFICATION. b. God is saving us from sin’s power - SANCTIFICATION. c. God will save us from sin’s presence - GLORIFICATION.

12. Is Jesus the sole basis for my salvation? Acts 4:12 (1596)

Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

13. What part do I play in salvation? 2 Corinthians 8:12 (1698)

If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

CHRISTIAN GROWTH A NECESSITY

14. What, according to Isaiah, is the big problem of sin?

We have turned every one to his own way and God hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

15. How hard is it for me, sometimes, to let Jesus rule my life? Matthew 5:30 (1403)

If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off.

16. Can I lose salvation once I have received it? John 15:2 (1577)

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away.

SALVATION AND THE BOOK OF LIFE

17. Can my name be removed from the book of life once it has been written there? Revelation 22:19 (1826)

Yes

18. Can I be sure of salvation once I accept Jesus? Philippians 1:6 (1722)

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

19. The Bible says to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” Philippians 2:12 (1724). How do I accomplish this? Philippians 2:13 (1724)

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

JESUS, OUR WONDERFUL SAVIOUR

20. What did the angels, the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures say when they reviewed Jesus’ matchless plan of salvation? Revelation 5:12 (1806)

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain!

21. What is Jesus saying to all of us? Matthew 11:28-30 (1414)

Come unto me and I will give you rest.

22. Will you accept that blessed peace and rest from His gracious hand today?

QUIZ QUESTIONS (true or false) 1. When a person is justified by acceptance of Christ as Saviour, he is delivered from the penalty of all confessed sins.

QUIZ QUESTIONS (true or false) 2. The process of growing up into Christ daily, with power over sin is called sanctification.

QUIZ QUESTIONS (true or false) 3. My part in the salvation process is to willingly follow Jesus and His Word, and he does all the rest.

QUIZ QUESTIONS (true or false) 4. I can be confident that Jesus, who has begun a good work in me will continue to help me grow up into His likeness until the day of His appearing.

QUIZ QUESTIONS (true or false) 5. The Master is saying to me right now: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor, and I will give you rest.” And I have accepted His offer.

QUIZ QUESTIONS TRUE 1. When a person is justified by acceptance of Christ as Saviour, he is delivered from the penalty of all confessed sins.

QUIZ QUESTIONS TRUE 2. The process of growing up into Christ daily, with power over sin is called sanctification.

QUIZ QUESTIONS TRUE 3. My part in the salvation process is to willingly follow Jesus and His Word, and he does all the rest.

QUIZ QUESTIONS TRUE 4. I can be confident that Jesus, who has begun a good work in me will continue to help me grow up into His likeness until the day of His appearing.

QUIZ QUESTIONS TRUE or FALSE 5. The Master is saying to me right now: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor, and I will give you rest.” And I have accepted His offer.

RESPONSE QUESTIONS 1. If you are happy with the new truths that you have learned from the Revelation Seminar, put an “X” in box #1.

RESPONSE QUESTIONS 2. If you are ready to say “I am going to, by God’s grace, follow those things that are written in the Book, by uniting with God’s true last day church through Baptism or Profession of Faith”, put an “X” in box #2.

RESPONSE QUESTIONS 3. If you are still deciding, and want me to pray that God will guide you to experience the joy that comes with following Him all the way, put an “X” in box #3.

REVELATION SEMINAR God bless you!