1. THE WILL OF GOD
and SALVATION

2. “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” Timothy 2:1-4 NIV

3. God wants ALL PEOPLE to be SAVED
We are urged to pray for everyone – 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Even those we may think are hopeless! – Matthew 5:43-45
Prayer is powerful! – James 5:16; Acts 4:23-31; Colossians 4:2-6

4. God wants ALL PEOPLE to be SAVED
This is good and pleases God our Savior – 1 Timothy 2:3-4
More than anything, God wants ALL people to be saved! – John 3:16; Luke 19:10; Mark 16:15-16
He wants everyone to come to a knowledge of the truth – John 8:31-32; 17:17

5. “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” Peter 3:9 NIV

6. God DOES NOT want ANYONE to PERISH
God is holding off His judgment – 2 Peter 3:9a
There’s a Judgment Day coming – 2 Peter 3:3-13; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10
God is patiently waiting for more souls to be saved – Peter 3:14-15; Ezekiel 33:1-11

7. God DOES NOT want ANYONE to PERISH
He wants everyone to come to repentance– Acts 17:30-31
Repentance is a change of heart that leads to a changed life – Romans 2:1-11; 12:2
It’s a continuous frame of mind that is always refocusing and redirecting our lives

8. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16 NIV

9. God has PROVIDED a WAY for SALVATION
Believe in Jesus – John 3:16
Believe that He is who He claimed to be – John 8:24; 14:6
Believe that He did what He said He would do – Matthew 20:28
Believe that He will fulfill what He has promised – John 14:1-4

10. Have you done that? Are you saved?
God has PROVIDED a WAY for SALVATION
Repent and be Baptized – Acts 2:36-41
Make a decision today that you are going to change!
Seal your commitment by being Baptized – Romans 6:3-5; Peter 3:18-21
Have you done that? Are you saved?