1. 8/6/20151 THE WAY OF SALVATION Part 7

2. 8/6/20152 The Bible is explicit in it‘s instructions on the subject of becoming one in Christ or a member of His body the Church. Despite this there is much confusion in the religious world THE WAY OF SALVATION - overview

3. 8/6/20153 THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS THE CHRIST. A. Must be born again - John 3:3-5; B. Must be converted - Matthew 18:1-3 C. The great commission - Mark 16:15-16; Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-49;

4. 8/6/20154 TAUGHT BY FIGURES. A. The New Birth. John 3:1-17; a) Begotten 1 Peter1:23-24; James 1:18; 1 Corinthians 4:15; b) Born of water and Spirit. John 3:5; Galatians 3:26-27; Acts 2:36-41; Romans 6:4-6; c) Born anew. John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:3-4; B. Marriage to Christ. Ephesians 5:23-30; a) Acquaintanceship. John 6:44-45; b) Love. 1 John 4:19; c) Ceremony. Galatians 3:26-27;

5. 8/6/20155 The Bible is explicit in it's instructions on the subject of becoming one in Christ or a member of His body the Church. Despite this there is much confusion in the religious world THE WAY OF SALVATION - overview

6. 8/6/20156 THE TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLES. A. Saved by the foolishness of preaching - 1 Corinthians 1:21; B. Must hear in order to believe - Romans 10:17; C. Must believe or die in Sin - John 8:24; Mark 16:16; D. Must repent and be converted - Acts 3:19-23; Luke 13:3-5; E. By faith be baptised into Christ - Galatians 3:36-29; Romans 1:5; 6:1-6; 16:25

7. 8/6/20157 THE TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLES. F. Purified by obedience to Doctrine - 1 Peter 1:22; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 17:17; G. Made free from sin by obedience - Romans 6:16-17; H. Must be led by the Spirit - Romans 8:14; 1 John 4:6; I. Must be washed, justified, sanctified - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1:2; Revelation 1:6-9; Acts 22:16

8. 8/6/20158 The Bible is explicit in it's instructions on the subject of becoming one in Christ or a member of His body the Church. Despite this there is much confusion in the religious world THE WAY OF SALVATION - overview

9. 8/6/20159 FIRST CENTURY EXAMPLES. A. On the day of Pentecost Acts 2:14-49; a) What they heard. - Death, Burial, and resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus Acts 2:22-36; b) What -told to do.- Believe beyond a doubt?, repent, and be baptised Acts 2:36-38; c) What they did - Gladly received the word, and were baptised, Acts 2:41;

10. 8/6/201510 FIRST CENTURY EXAMPLES. d) The consequences of this - They received forgiveness of sins, and the gift of the Holy spirit Acts 2:38; and were added to the body of believers (the church/kingdom). B. The Samaritans Acts 8:12; C. The Corinthians Acts 18:8;

11. 8/6/201511 New Testament examples of individuals who became CHRISTIANS by meeting the terms of God’s forgiveness: The Jews in Jerusalem Acts 2:1-47 The Samaritans Acts 8:5-12 The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-39 Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:1-19; 22:1-16 Cornelius and his household Acts 10:1- 48 Lydia and her household Acts 16:14-15 The Philippian jailer and his household Acts 16:25-34 Crispus and his household Acts 18:7-8 The Jews in Jerusalem Acts 2:1-47 The Samaritans Acts 8:5-12 The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-39 Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:1-19; 22:1-16 Cornelius and his household Acts 10:1- 48 Lydia and her household Acts 16:14-15 The Philippian jailer and his household Acts 16:25-34 Crispus and his household Acts 18:7-8

12. 8/6/201512 Please take a moment to read through each Scripture reference on the next slide

13. 13 Heard Believed Repented Confessed Baptised Acts 22:16 Paul’s story Acts 19:3-5 Other People Acts 18:8 Crispus Acts 16:16-33 Jailor Acts 16:15 Lydia Acts 10:47+48 1 st Gentiles Acts 9:18 Saul to Paul Acts 8:26-40 The Eunuch Acts 8:5-13 Philip in Samaria Acts 2:38-41Pentecost Acts 4:4 Five thousand

14. 14 hearbelieverepentconfessbaptized SINS FORGIVEN TIME LINE OLD MAN LOST IN SIN NEW MAN REBORN IN CHRIST AT WHAT POINT ARE SINS FORGIVEN RECEIVE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT

15. 8/6/201515 What Happens at the Point of Baptism? What Happens at the Point of Baptism?

16. 8/6/201516 We are placed “in Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27) We’re associated with the death of Christ (Colossians 2:12) We are raised to a new life (2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 2:12) We are placed “in Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27) We’re associated with the death of Christ (Colossians 2:12) We are raised to a new life (2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 2:12) “Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38)

17. 8/6/201517 We will not be baptized if we do not believed it necessary, as commanded by Jesus Christ. However, in your daily life as a Christian, it helps to remember what takes place when we are baptized. When we are baptized, here is what happened to us: THE WAY OF SALVATION

18. 8/6/201518 We are saved. (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21) Our sins are forgiven. (Acts 2:38) We were baptized into Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:26,27; 1 Corinthians 12:13) We were baptized into Jesus death. (Romans 6:3-4) Our sins are washed away. (Acts 22:16)

19. 8/6/201519 It is important to note that baptism ALONE does not save us. To say that baptism alone saved us would be like saying that faith alone saved us or that repentance alone saved us. Neither would be a scriptural claim. Our obedience to Jesus’ command to be baptized works with our belief, our repentant change and the confession of our faith to save us.

20. 8/6/201520 Once One Becomes A Christian A “disciple” Acts 11:26; John 8:31-32 A “member” of the Lord’s body Acts 2:41, 47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 A life-long commitment to the Lord Colossians 1:21-23; 2:6 Has the hope of heaven! 1 Peter 1:3-4 A “disciple” Acts 11:26; John 8:31-32 A “member” of the Lord’s body Acts 2:41, 47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 A life-long commitment to the Lord Colossians 1:21-23; 2:6 Has the hope of heaven! 1 Peter 1:3-4 Agrippa was “almost” persuaded to become a Christian WHAT ABOUT YOU? Agrippa was “almost” persuaded to become a Christian WHAT ABOUT YOU?

21. 8/6/201521 Gods terms. 1) Salvation is found in the Gospel. Romans 1:16;. a) The Gospel is to be believed. 1 Corinthians 15:1-6; b) The gospel is to be Obeyed. 2 Thessalonians 1:8; c) The gospel is to be preached. Mark 16:15-16; 2) Salvation is for ANYONE who accepts the gospel. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 3) Salvation is made available by Gods grace; it is obtained through mans obedient faith. 4) Salvation is possessed NOW by those who are IN Christ 1 John 5:13. THE WAY OF SALVATION - Summary

22. 8/6/201522 WRONG CONCEPTS 1. I merit it 2. I must keep the law or I will be lost 3. I must go to meet with my brothers and sisters out of duty 4. I must obey God out of fear 5. I still feel guilty because I still sin BAD NEWS RIGHT CONCEPTS 1. It is a free gift 2. God in Jesus kept the law for me 3. I go to meet with my brothers and sisters out of thankfulness 4. I want to do His will because I love Him 5. I still sin but I trust in His forgiveness. GOOD NEWS

23. 06/08/201523 WAY OF SALVATION INVOLVES MERCY GRACE THE BLOOD OF JESUS SANCTIFICATION REMAINING FAITHFULL JESUS IS ALIVE! FAITH REPENTANCE BAPTISM CONFESSION LOVE OF GOD JUSTIFICATION BY GOD CONVICTION OF SIN THE WORK OF HOLY SPIRIT THE WORD OF GOD

24. 8/6/201524 A brief summary of the way of salvation. The purpose of our belief: To direct us to obey God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The purpose of our repentance: To turn us to Jesus Christ and His teachings, turning away from our sinful activities of the past and staying away from them in the future. The purpose of our confession: To show that we were not (and are not) ashamed of Jesus Christ and our belief in Him. THE WAY OF SALVATION

25. 8/6/201525 A brief summary of the way of salvation. The purpose of our baptism: Baptism is the final act of our obedience so that we might be saved. It was that which put us into the body of Christ, the church. It results in the forgiveness of our sins. It was that from which we rise to walk in a newness of life, serving only the Lord. THE WAY OF SALVATION

26. 8/6/201526 We need to strive to make certain that we are following up on the purpose of our salvation. Remember, we are to walk in a newness of life, serving only the Lord. We are to turn away from sin on a daily basis, striving with God's help to say no to any and all forms of temptations. We need to continue to build our faith in Jesus Christ and continue to proclaim that faith so that others might believe.

27. 8/6/201527 Homework. 1. Chain reference on Salvation Ephesians 2:6-8; Romans 6:23; 1 John 5:13; John 3:36; Hebrews 5:8-9; Mark 16:16;. 2. Having referenced the scriptures above make a list of the main points which they teach concerning salvation. 3. Read Hebrews chapter 11 and see if they had "faith alone” or an "obedient faith"