What Makes Me A Christian? 12:13 Series -- Fall 2007
CHRISTMAS FAVORITES!
Can You Believe It?
Quick Review The gospel is “the power of God for salvation” (Romans 1:16) We are regenerated (born again) when God calls us instantaneously from spiritual death to spiritual life through the gospel. Faith + Repentance = CONVERSION The gospel is “the power of God for salvation” (Romans 1:16) We are regenerated (born again) when God calls us instantaneously from spiritual death to spiritual life through the gospel. Faith + Repentance = CONVERSION
But What About My Sin?
Justification A legal act of God in which he declares us righteous.
The Courtroom “For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God” (Romans 14:10)
The Judge “The Lord will judge his people” (Hebrews 10:30)
The Crime “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)
The Defendant “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost” (1 Timothy 1:15)
The Prosecutor “The accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God” (Revelation 12:10)
The Surprise Witness “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8)
The Verdict “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn?” (Romans 8:33-34)
The Celebration! “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness…” (Isaiah 61:10)
Have You Made The Change?