Here is a message I would be delighted if you preach to your friends and family.
1.
What is
salvation?
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Salvation is
the bridge between man and God across the rift created by sin.
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Man is
separated from God by sin and the only way to bridge that gap is through
salvation. Isa 59:2, Gen
3:24
How can I be
saved?
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By believing
and confessing Jesus Christ; that He is the Son of God and that He died for
your sins and God has raised Him from the dead. Rom 10:9, Acts 4:12, John 14:6
2.
Who needs
salvation?
·
All people;
great and small; young and old. 1 Tim 2:1-5, Rev 20:12
3.
Why should I
get saved?
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All have
sinned Rom 3:10;23
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The sinner
is condemned to death Rom
6:23 ; Mat 25:46
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There is no
human remedy
o
Psalm 49:6-9
You can’t buy your salvation
o
Eph 2:8-9 No work can
merit salvation.
o
Isa 64:6 Good works
cannot outweigh unrighteousness
o
Gal 2:16 Obedience
to the law cannot justify you.
4.
How then Can
I be saved?
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The Good
News!
God gave His
son Jesus to take the place of those that were condemned that they may walk
free. John 3:16 Rom 5:8
5.
What happens
when I get saved?
a.
You are
justified. Rom 3:24, 5:9
Just-as-if-ied.
b.
You are
regenerated. Eph 2:5, John
3:1-8, 2 Thes 5:17
You become a new creation. You are born
again.
c.
You are
sanctified.
You are made holy; set apart for God. I Cor 1:2
d.
You are
cleansed.
Your guilt and sin is washed away and you are
made clean. 1 Cor
6:9-11, Heb 10:17-22
e.
You are
reconciled to God.
You stop being alienated from God and become
a friend. Col 1:21-22,
Rom 5:10
f.
You are
adopted.
You become a son of God with all rights and privileges.
John 1:12-13, Gal 3:26; 4:4-6, 1 Jn 3:1
g.
You are
naturalized. Col 1:13
You become a citizen of the Kingdom of God.
Every kingdom has a King, laws, a culture and a mission.
6.
How should I
live after I am saved?
a.
Hate all
others. Luk 14:25-33
Put God before all else.
b.
Separate
yourself. 2 Cor 6:17
Live a life of godliness away from sin and
lawlessness. Avoid those things that defile your body and your soul and corrupt
your spirit.
c.
Count the
cost
Be ready to lay off everything that weighs
you down. Heb 12:1-2
d.
Crucify the
flesh.
Rom
8:13-14
e.
Be baptized Acts 2:38
f.
Be filled
with the Holy Spirit. Acts2:38.
7.
What MUST I do
to be saved?
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Believe in
the Lord Jesus. Acts
2:38, John 3:16
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Confess your sins. 1 John 1:9-10
Acknowledge that you have sinned and you
stand justly condemned.
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Repent your
sins. Act3:19; 8:22;
17:30
A complete change of heart and mind towards
sin and desire for forgiveness.
·
Call on His Name.
Rom 10:13
Prayer of repentance.
This is; if you ask me, the
missing link in the life of man.
If you want to create your missing link; call me.
