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THE WAY OF SALVATION

Part 7

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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

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THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS THE CHRIST.

A. Must be born again - John 3:3-5;B. Must be converted - Matthew

18:1-3C. The great commission - Mark

16:15-16; Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-49;

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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;

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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;

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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;

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New Testament examples of individuals who became

CHRISTIANS by meeting the terms of God’s forgiveness:

New Testament examples of individuals who became

CHRISTIANS by meeting the terms of God’s forgiveness:

The Jews in Jerusalem Acts 2:1-47The Samaritans Acts 8:5-12

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-39Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:1-19; 22:1-16

Cornelius and his household Acts 10:1-48

Lydia and her household Acts 16:14-15The Philippian jailer and his household

Acts 16:25-34Crispus and his household Acts 18:7-8

The Jews in Jerusalem Acts 2:1-47The Samaritans Acts 8:5-12

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-39Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:1-19; 22:1-16

Cornelius and his household Acts 10:1-48

Lydia and her household Acts 16:14-15The Philippian jailer and his household

Acts 16:25-34Crispus and his household Acts 18:7-8

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Please take a moment to read

through each Scripture reference

on the next slide

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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 1st 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

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hear believe repent confess baptized

SINS FORGIVEN

TIME LINE

OLD MAN LOST IN SINNEW MAN REBORN

IN CHRIST

AT WHAT POINT ARE SINS FORGIVEN RECEIVE

INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT

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What Happens

at the Point of

Baptism

?

What Happens

at the Point of

Baptism

?

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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)

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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:

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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)

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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.

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Once One Becomes A Christian

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?

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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 2:3-43) 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.

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WRONG CONCEPTS1. 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 duty4. I must obey God out of

fear5. I still feel guilty because

I still sin

BAD NEWS

RIGHT CONCEPTS1. 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

thankfulness4. I want to do His will

because I love Him5. I still sin but I trust in His

forgiveness.

GOOD NEWS

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WAY OF SALVATIONINVOLVES

MERCY

GRACE

THE BLOOD OF JESUS

SANCTIFICATION

REMAINING FAITHFULL

JESUS IS ALIVE!FAITH

REPENTANCEBAPTISM

CONFESSION

LOVE OF GOD

JUSTIFICATION BY GOD

CONVICTION OF SIN

THE WORK OF HOLY SPIRIT

THE WORD OF GOD

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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"