1 Appointments Acts 13:44-49

2 Acts 13: NKJV 44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 "For so the Lord has commanded us: 'I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.'" 48 Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region.

3 Appointments To Eternal Life - Acts 13:44-49

4 “Appointed to Eternal Life” Acts 13:48 tasso: “1) to put in order, to station; 1a) to place in a certain order, to arrange, to assign a place, to appoint”; “a military term to place in orderly arrangement” (Robertson) tasso: “1) to put in order, to station; 1a) to place in a certain order, to arrange, to assign a place, to appoint”; “a military term to place in orderly arrangement” (Robertson) To ordain – (Strong) To ordain – (Strong) cf. Acts 15:2; 28:23 cf. Acts 15:2; 28:23

5 God has Arranged Salvation in Christ - Ephesians 1:3-13 Freedom of choice Freedom of choice – Genesis 2:16-17; cf. Luke 10:42 God is not a respecter of persons God is not a respecter of persons – Romans 2:11;1 Peter 1:17 His blessings are conditional His blessings are conditional – Psalms 138:6; Proverbs 3:31-34 Fear Him & work righteousness Fear Him & work righteousness – Acts 10:34-35

6 God has Arranged Salvation in Christ - Ephesians 1:3-13 Salvation is not wholly dependent on God: Salvation is not wholly dependent on God: – The origin of salvation is completely dependent on God Ephesians 2:4-9; Titus 3:5 Ephesians 2:4-9; Titus 3:5 – The reception of salvation is dependent on man Ephesians 2:8; Acts 2:36-41 Ephesians 2:8; Acts 2:36-41

7 God has Arranged Salvation in Christ - Ephesians 1:3-13 The Condition: FAITH The Condition: FAITH – Acts 13:38-39, 44-49: Everyone who believes…word of God…persuaded (believed it)…were glad (saved) – Acts 16:30-34: “What must I do?” “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ…” Spoke the word of the Lord to him Spoke the word of the Lord to him Jailer washed their stripes Jailer washed their stripes Immediately baptized Immediately baptized Rejoiced, having believed in God Rejoiced, having believed in God

8 God has Arranged Salvation in Christ - Ephesians1:3-13 The Class: IN CHRIST (Eph. 1:3-13): The Class: IN CHRIST (Eph. 1:3-13): All spiritual blessings - 1:3 All spiritual blessings - 1:3 He chose us in Him - 1:4 He chose us in Him - 1:4 Adopted as sons of God - 1:5 Adopted as sons of God - 1:5 Redemption through His blood - 1:7 Redemption through His blood - 1:7 An inheritance - 1:11-13 An inheritance - 1:11-13 – Galatians 3:26-27 Sons through faith in Christ Jesus Sons through faith in Christ Jesus Baptized into Christ…put on Christ Baptized into Christ…put on Christ

9 Appointed… To Eternal Life - Acts 13:44-49 To Die - Hebrews 9:27

27 And as it is appointed unto men to die, but after this the judgment: 10 Hebrews 9:27

11 Appointed to Die Hebrews 9:27 apokeimai: “1) to be laid away, laid by, reserved; 2) reserved for one, awaiting him” apokeimai: “1) to be laid away, laid by, reserved; 2) reserved for one, awaiting him” – Take care of spiritual health 1 Timothy 4:6-11 (1 Cor. 9:26-27; 2 Cor. 4:16-5:1) 1 Timothy 4:6-11 (1 Cor. 9:26-27; 2 Cor. 4:16-5:1) – Use your time now to do God’s will Jas. 4:13-17; Eph. 5:16; Rom. 13:11 Jas. 4:13-17; Eph. 5:16; Rom. 13:11

12 Appointed… To Eternal Life - Acts 13:44-49 To Die - Hebrews 9:27 To Be Judged - Acts 17:30-31

30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead 13 Acts 17:30-31

14 Day of Judgment Appointed Acts 17:30-31 (1 Ths. 5:9) histemi: “to cause or make to stand, to place, put, set…to make firm, fix establish…to establish a thing, cause it to stand…to uphold or sustain the authority or force of anything” histemi: “to cause or make to stand, to place, put, set…to make firm, fix establish…to establish a thing, cause it to stand…to uphold or sustain the authority or force of anything” – The Day of Judgment is set by the authority of God!

15 Day of Judgment Appointed Acts 17:30-31 (1 Ths. 5:9) Judged in righteousness Judged in righteousness Acts 17:31; Romans 2:5-6 Acts 17:31; Romans 2:5-6 – The righteous standard of truth Rom. 2:2; Rev. 20:12 (2 Tim. 3:16-17) Rom. 2:2; Rev. 20:12 (2 Tim. 3:16-17) – Do not reject the words of Jesus John 12:48 (5:28-29) John 12:48 (5:28-29)

16 Day of Judgment Appointed Acts 17:30-31 (1 Ths. 5:9) Each person will be judged: Each person will be judged: – Known by God - Hebrews 4:13 – Stand before God - 2 Corinthians 5:10 – Accountable to God - Hebrews 4:13; 1 Peter 1:15-17 – Answer to God - Romans 14:12 Where will the ungodly appear? 1 Peter 4:17-19 Where will the ungodly appear? 1 Peter 4:17-19

17 Appointments Hope is laid up in heaven - Col. 1:5 Hope is laid up in heaven - Col. 1:5 – Inheritance reserved - 1 Peter 1:4 – A living hope - 1 Peter 1:3 – Secured by God in Christ Hebrews 6:13, Hebrews 6:13, Crown of righteousness is laid up Crown of righteousness is laid up – 2 Timothy 4:8

18 Appointments To Eternal Life To Die To Be Judged

Amos 4: “I overthrew some of you, As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, And you were like a firebrand plucked from the burning; Yet you have not returned to Me,” Says the LORD. 12 :Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!” 13 For behold, He who forms mountains, And creates the wind, Who declares to man what his thought is, And makes the morning darkness, Who treads the high places of the earth-The LORD God of hosts is His name. - NKJV 19

Amos 4: “I overthrew some of you, As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, And you were like a firebrand plucked from the burning; Yet you have not returned to Me,” Says the LORD. 12 :Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!” 13 For behold, He who forms mountains, And creates the wind, Who declares to man what his thought is, And makes the morning darkness, Who treads the high places of the earth-The LORD God of hosts is His name. - NKJV 20