“The Fullness of Salvation: The Bottom Line” Northside Mission Church (27-Nov-2011)

Isaiah 55:10-11 For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, but water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Our Proclamation

1.The phrase “in Christ” is found 90 times in the New Testament (both NKJV and NIV) – a very important fact! 2.Our “Position” in Christ: a.Children of God (Gal. 3:26) b.Righteousness, wisdom, holiness and redemption (1 Cor. 1:30) c.A new creation (2 Cor. 5:17) d.Brought to fullness (Col. 2:9-10) Review

3.Our “Participation” in Christ: a.One body (Rom. 12:5) b.Ministers of the word of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-19) c.Teaching, preaching and warning the believers (Col. 1:28) d.Rejoicing always, praying without ceasing and giving thanks (1 Thess. 5:16-17) Review

4.Our “Protection” in Christ: a.No condemnation (Rom. 8:1) b.The curse is taken away and instead we have the blessing of Abraham and the promise of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 3:13-14) c.All the promises of God as “yes” and “amen” (1 Cor. 1:20) d.The peace of God guards our hearts (Phil. 4:7) Review

What is to “bottom line”? Formula: All revenue (sales, interest income, etc.) – All expenses (salaries, rent, taxes, etc.) = The Bottom Line All revenue (sales, interest income, etc.) – All expenses (salaries, rent, taxes, etc.) = The Bottom Line The bottom line is the amount of profit that is realized after all expenses and taxes have been satisfied.

What is to “bottom line”? Principle: Type of soil (moisture-holding, load-bearing) -> Type of “bottom line” (concrete slab needed) Alternative meaning: The bottom line is the correct concrete slab for the specific type of soil in the plot of land upon which a structure is built

“Christ died…” John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Hebrews 9:22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness

“Christ died…” Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us

“Christ died…” Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” 1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters

“Christ is risen…” Luke 24:46 Then He (Jesus) said to them, “Thus it is written (in the Law and the Prophets), and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day…” Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved

“Christ is risen…” Romans 1:1-4 (paraphrase) The gospel of God concerning His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Holy Spirit by the resurrection from the dead 1 Corinthians 15:13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is empty

“Christ is risen…” Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me Galatians 3:11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.”

“Christ will return…” John 14:2-3 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also Titus 2:13 …looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ…

“Christ will return…” 1 John 3:2b-3 …but we know that when He (Jesus) is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure Revelation 22:20 He (Jesus) who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming (returning) quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

What is the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ

What is the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 15:1,3-4 Moreover brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which you also received and in which you stand, For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve (and later, was seen by Paul-v.8)

What is the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three things remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love