1. The Benefits of Salvation

2. WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM! A new way of life for covenant people. “Except a man be born again,... Except ye... become as little children ye shall not enter into the kingdom.” John 3:3; Matthew 18:3 Remission of sins Acts 2:38; Romans 3:25; I John 1:9 Sons of God; joint-heirs with Christ John 1:12; 14:13; I John 3:1-2; Romans 8:14-17 Righteousness Romans 3:22; 5:18-19; 8:10; Hebrews 4:16 Eternal Life John 5:24; 6:40-58; I John 5:13 New Creation II Corinthians 5:17; II Peter 1:4; Romans 5:17 Lordship of Christ Romans 10:9; Matthew 6:25-34; Luke 11:9; John 15:7 Love God and obey His laws John 14:23; 15:10; Exodus 20:6; Romans 6:16-17 Submission to God’s will and human authority Matthew 7:21; John 5:30; 8:28-29; Hebrews 13:17 Continue spiritual development John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; James 1:22-25 Continue Jesus’ mission Mark 16:15; Matthew 10:1, 8; Luke 10:19; John 14:12 Prepare for future position Matthew 13:43; Luke 19:17; Revelation 20:6 CHART 1 LESSON 9 Privileges: Responsibilities: CAUTION DO NOT STOP HERE!

3. CHRIST MAKES A NEW COVENANT...IN BLOOD Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-20 Ancient blood covenants Abraham’s Covenant Circumcision The Passover lamb Blood covenant for sin Symbols of our new covenant “This is my blood of the new testament... for the remission of sins.” Matthew 26:28 Looking backwardLooking forward “Ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” I Corinthians 11:23-34 LESSON 7 CHART 2

4. Psalm 116:12-14 12. What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13. I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. 14. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

5. Psalm 103:1-6 1. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5. Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

6. Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.

7. The Ultimate Benefit – Eternal Life