Accepting my Acceptance GATEWAY CHURCH March 19 th, 2006

The BIG LIE

1. Achievement…

2. Significance…

1. Achievement… 2. Significance… 3. Acceptance.

Doctrine of “Justification” “The act of God whereby he declares the sinner to be right in his sight.”

Doctrine of “Justification” “The act of God whereby he declares the sinner to be right in his sight.” A legal term

Doctrine of “Justification” “The act of God whereby he declares the sinner to be right in his sight.” A legal term Taken from the courtroom

Doctrine of “Justification” “The act of God whereby he declares the sinner to be right in his sight.” A legal term Taken from the courtroom God is seen as Judge

“For all have sinned and fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

“For the wages of sin is death … Romans 3:23

How Am I Justified?

Not by Achievement For no human being will be justified in his sight by works of the law. Romans 3:20

By Accepting my Acceptance

We are made right in God’s sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. Romans 3:22

For all have sinned and fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty. Romans 3:23,24

He has done this through Christ Jesus, who has freed us by taking away our sins. Romans 3:24

For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God’s anger against us. Romans 3:25

We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us. Romans 3:25

Doctrine of “Sanctification” “The process whereby the Holy Spirit helps us to become more like God.”

Doctrine of “Sanctification” “The process whereby the Holy Spirit helps us to become more like Christ.” A spiritual term

Doctrine of “Sanctification” “The process whereby the Holy Spirit helps us to become more like Christ.” A spiritual term Taken from the temple

Doctrine of “Sanctification” “The process whereby the Holy Spirit helps us to become more like Christ.” A spiritual term Taken from the temple God is seen as Master

How Are We Sanctified?

Not by Achievement : No matter which way I turn, I can’t make myself do right. I want to, but I can’t. When I want to do good, I don’t. And when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway. Romans 7:18,19

Justification God is Judge

Justification God is Judge Sanctification God is Master

The RESULT… Justification God is Judge Sanctification God is Master Driven by Whips not Drawn by Love

The key link between….. Justification Getting right with the Father Sanctification Becoming like the Father

The key link between….. Justification Getting right with the Father Sanctification becoming like the Father Adoption becoming a child of the Father

The key link between….. Justification Getting right with the Father Sanctification becoming like the Father Adoption becoming a child of the Father Cords of Love

The Doctrine of “Adoption” “The decision of God to receive us as his very own children”

The Doctrine of “Adoption” “The decision of God to receive us as his very own children” A relational term

The Doctrine of “Adoption” “The decision of God to receive us as his very own children” A relational term Taken from the living room

The Doctrine of “Adoption” “The decision of God to receive us as his very own children” A relational term Taken from the living room God is seen as Father

So you should not be like cowering, fearful slaves. You should behave instead like God’s very own children, adopted into his family—calling him “Father, dear Father.” Romans 8:15-17

For his Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God’s children. Romans 8:15-17

Step #1: Acceptance And a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him.” Matthew 3:16,17

Step #2: Significance The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. John 10:10

Step #3: Achievement When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30

Life of John … 1. John 13:23 2. John 20:2 3. John 21:7 4. John 21:20

Life of John … …the one Jesus loves 1. John 13:23 2. John 20:2 3. John 21:7 4. John 21:20

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God ! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1 (NIV)

The WONDERFUL Truth!

1. Acceptance…

2. Significance…

1. Acceptance… 2. Significance… 3. Achievement.