1. Scripture Reading: Romans 5:8-10
A Specific Request
Refusing The Pardon
Text: John 3:14-17; Romans 8:1
Scripture Reading: Romans 5:8-10
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2. Intro The Presidential Pardon (1830) Amazingly, Wilson refused it!
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Intro
The Presidential Pardon (1830)
George Wilson, a violent robber, was sentenced to death by hanging in May 1830 (his partner James Porter was hanged July 2, 1830)
George Wilson received a Presidential Pardon from President Andrew Jackson (June 1830) that saved him from death!
Amazingly, Wilson refused it!
United States v. Wilson, 32 U.S. 150 (1833)
“Pardon must not only be granted, it must be accepted.”
The decision was that if the prisoner does not accept the pardon, it is not in effect!
Source:
United States v. Wilson, 32 U.S. 150 (1833) at
George Wilson, as punishment for his crime and against
the President’s will, was hanged!
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3. Intro Jesus has offered the pardon but it is up to
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Intro
God, through Christ, offers a pardon to all!
(Unbelievers and Unfaithful)
All have sinned and are worthy of death (Rom. 3:23; 6:23)
The world with its temptations & lusts is “passing away” (I John 2:15-17; II Pet. 3:10-12)
In the blood of Jesus there is pardon for sins and the hope of eternal life in Heaven! (John 3:16-18; Eph. 1:7; II Pet. 3:9)
Those in the world who love darkness and hate light refuse the pardon! (John 3:19-21)
Jesus has offered the
pardon but it is up to
mankind to accept or
reject the pardon!
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4. A Specific Request
The Divine Pardon
Jesus pardons from the guilt of sin – Heb. 10:1-4, 22
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5. Heb. 10:22 The Divine Pardon let us draw near with a sincere heart
in full assurance of faith, having our
hearts sprinkled clean from an evil
conscience and our bodies washed
with pure water.
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6. A Specific Request
The Divine Pardon
Jesus pardons from the guilt of sin – Heb. 10:1-4, 22
Jesus pardons from the defilement of sin – II Pet. 2:20-22; 1:4
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7. II Pet. 1:4 The Divine Pardon For by these He has granted to us His
precious and magnificent promises,
so that by them you may become
partakers of the divine nature, having
escaped the corruption that is in the
world by lust.
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8. A Specific Request
The Divine Pardon
Jesus pardons from the guilt of sin – Heb. 10:1-4, 22
Jesus pardons from the defilement of sin – II Pet. 2:20-22; 1:4
Jesus pardons from the separation of sin – Is. 59:1-2
(I Pet. 3:12); Gal. 3:26-27
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9. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
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Gal. 3:26-27
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
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10. A Specific Request
The Divine Pardon
Jesus pardons from the guilt of sin – Heb. 10:1-4, 22
Jesus pardons from the defilement of sin – II Pet. 2:20-22; 1:4
Jesus pardons from the separation of sin – Is. 59:12
(I Pet. 3:12); Gal. 3:26-27
Jesus pardons from slavery of sin – John 8:31-34 (Rom. 6:16); Rom. 6:22
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11. and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
The Divine Pardon
John 8:31-32
So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
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12. and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
The Divine Pardon
Rom. 6:17-18
But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed,
and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
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13. The Divine Pardon
Rom. 6:22
But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life.
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14. A Specific Request
The Divine Pardon
Jesus pardons from the guilt of sin – Heb. 10:1-4, 22
Jesus pardons from the defilement of sin – II Pet. 2:20-22; 1:4
Jesus pardons from the separation of sin – Is. 59:12
(I Pet. 3:12); Gal. 3:26-27
Jesus pardons from slavery of sin – John 8:31-34 (Rom. 6:16); Rom. 6:22
Jesus pardons us from the condemnation of sin – John 3:14-17; Rom. 3:24; 5:8-10; 8:1 (II Pet. 3:9)
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15. The Divine Pardon
Rom. 3:24
being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
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16. Rom. 5:8-10 The Divine Pardon
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
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17. The Divine Pardon
Rom. 8:1
Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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18. The pardon has been extended but no one can force a soul to accept it!
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The Divine Pardon
Jesus pardons from the guilt of sin – Heb. 10:1-4, 22
Jesus pardons from the defilement of sin – II Pet. 2:20-22; 1:4
Jesus pardons from the separation of sin – Is. 59:12
(I Pet. 3:12); Gal. 3:26-27
Jesus pardons from slavery of sin – John 8:31-34 (Rom. 6:16); Rom. 6:22
Jesus pardons us from the condemnation of sin – John 3:14-17; Rom. 3:24; 5:8-10; 8:1
The pardon has been extended but no one can force a soul to accept it!
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19. Conditions of the Divine Pardon
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Conditions of the Divine Pardon
Many people rightfully teach “God is love” (I John 4:8),
but then falsely teach that means the love of God accepts
people as they are (in sin) and will never condemn to Hell!
Jn. 3:17: The world in sin is in need of saving!
Eph. 5:6: God’s wrath is coming on the “children of disobedience.”
Eph. 4:17-19: There are those who don’t want delivered from the world!
I Cor. 6:9-10: There are sinful practices people engage in that will keep them out of Heaven, thus nullifying the pardon of Jesus! (Rev. 21:8)
Titus 2:11: “…the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,” (conditionally), “instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires” (2:12)
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20. Conditions of the Divine Pardon
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Conditions of the Divine Pardon
To accept the pardon one must obey the gospel!
Hear the word of God – John 5:24; Rom. 10:17
Not enough to hear or know it but must also do it! (James 1:21-25)
Believe in Christ (Jn. 3:16-18; Jn. 8:24; I Pet. 1:6-9)
No other name can save! (Acts 4:10-12)
Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13:35; Acts 2:38;17:30; II Pet. 3:9)
Must give up ungodly practices that will keep one out of Heaven (I Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21; Rev. 20:11-15; 21:8)
Confess Christ (Mt. 10:32; Rom. 10:10)
Confessing Jesus as the Son of God prepares one’s heart for baptism (Acts 8:36-37)
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21. Conditions of the Divine Pardon
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Conditions of the Divine Pardon
To accept the pardon one must obey the gospel!
Be Baptized (Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16)
More than just belief (Js. 2:19), our faith must act! (Not faith alone nor the “Sinner’s Prayer”)
I Cor. 6:9-11: “Washed, sanctified and justified” in Jesus through His blood (Eph. 1:7; Acts 22:16)
Gal. 3:27-29: Being baptized into Christ is what makes one an heir of the promise to Abraham!
Remain Faithful (Jn. 8:31; Rev. 2:10)
We must continually “deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age” looking forward to the return of Jesus! (Titus 2:11-14; II Pet. 3:10-12)
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22. Conditions of the Divine Pardon
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Conditions of the Divine Pardon
For those who received the pardon but fell away…
Repent (Acts 8:22)
Confess (I Jn. 1:9)
Pray (Acts 8:22)
The pardon of Jesus has appeared to all but it is
up to each individual to accept it!
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23. Conclusion Those who refuse the pardon by rejecting it
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Conclusion
Those who refuse the pardon by rejecting it
outright, or try to come up with their own terms for it
(IE: “Sinner’s Prayer,” Faith Alone, etc.), and those who
accepted it and then rejected it, also accept the
consequences!
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24. Mt. 25:41, 46; Rom. 6:23; II Thess. 1:7-9; Rev. 20:11-15; 21:8
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Conclusion
Like George Wilson who refused the Presidential Pardon and accepted the consequences of death, many people refuse the Divine Pardon of Jesus the Redeemer and will accept the consequences of eternal punishment, which is the second death!
(II Pet. 3:9)
Mt. 25:41, 46; Rom. 6:23; II Thess. 1:7-9; Rev. 20:11-15; 21:8
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25. A Specific Request
Conclusion
Only those who accept the pardon (with its terms) and overcome the trials of life will enter into eternal life with God Almighty! (Rev. 21:3-7)
Rev 21:7
"He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.”
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26. Conclusion Have you accepted the Divine Pardon?
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Conclusion
Have you accepted the Divine Pardon?
Have you rejected the Divine Pardon and
accepted the eternal consequences?
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27. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?”
Hear The Gospel (Jn. 5:24; Rom. 10:17)
Believe In Christ (Jn. 3:16-18; Jn. 8:24)
Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13:35; Acts 2:38)
Confess Christ (Mt. 10:32; Rom. 10:10)
Be Baptized (Mk. 16:16; Acts 22:16)
Remain Faithful (Jn. 8:31; Rev. 2:10)
For The Erring Child:
Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9),
Pray (Acts 8:22)