John 3:16-17  “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

Salvation. There is the general call to all of humanity, not just the God’s elect.

Gotquestions.org asks this. Is salvation by faith alone, or is salvation by faith plus works? This is perhaps the most important question in all of Christian theology. This question was the cause of the Reformation, the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. This question is a key difference between biblical Christianity and most of the cults. Is salvation through faith alone or through faith plus human works? Stated another way, am I saved by trusting in Jesus, or do I have to believe in Jesus and, in addition, do certain things?

The “doctrine of irresistible grace” simply recognizes that the Bible teaches God is sovereign and can overcome all resistance when He wills to. What God decrees or determines will come to pass. This truth is seen throughout Scripture.

Man’s Traditional View of the Salvation Process. Salvation by Faith, plus Works.
“Our Confession on Earth Will Lead to God‘s Confession of Us in Heaven”

Romans 10:9-11  “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
        As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.””

Is God obligated to answer the sinners prayer instantly? If not instantly, when?

Daniel 12:2 “Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.”

Why would a sovereign God allow any fallen sinner like myself to “make a decision for” and/or “outright verbalize acceptance of” his free gift of justification. Again, at that point, God would no longer be sovereign and I would be trying to be saved by my own works.  Salvation is of the Lord.

This passage in an article published by gotquestions.org should not be understood to mean that we are saved by means of an audible profession of faith.

Saying a sinner’s prayer will not accomplish anything on its own. A true sinner’s prayer only represents what a person knows, understands, and believes about their own sinfulness and their need for salvation. However, salvation is impossible without God’s righteousness. Man’s attempt at righteousness will not suffice.

Ephesians 2:8-10  “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Salvation by Faith Alone

When God “effectually calls” a person to himself, the call effectively leads to their salvation. The gospel is available to everyone, but because of humanity’s sinful nature and total depravity, no one will turn to God without God first impressing Himself upon them.

God initiates the “doctrine of regeneration”, “being born again” through the Holy Spirit. Regeneration comes before faith because it is impossible for spiritually a dead man to believe and have faith. The act of saving takes place simultaneously in real time at the moment we are united with Christ. Human participation is not necessary.

1 Corinthians 2:14  “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.”

Romans 8:30 “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.”’  

He called – John 15:16  ‘You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bare fruit-‘

He justified – Romans 8:33  ‘Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.’

He glorified – 2 Corinthians 5:17  ‘Therefore OK thanks, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.’

God imputed to man “faith in the atoning work of his son, Jesus Christ  and “his own righteousness”, not by man’s power at all.

Hebrews 12:2  ‘Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.’

Romans 3:21-31 NIV  ‘This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.’

“Sorrowful repentance”, “belief in the message of truth”, and “baptism of the Holy Spirit” are also given to fallen man by God along with imputed faith and righteousness.

2 Corinthians 7:10  “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”

Ephesians 1:13 NIV  “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,”

1 Corinthians 12:13  “For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.”

“Propitiation”, full payment accepted by God, in order to satisfy his wrath for sin. It is the accomplished work of Jesus Christ through his death on the cross in exchange for our sin that renders us “not guilty”.

1 John 4:10 NIV  “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

Dr. Charles Stanley Study for Christ Follows – Struggling with Sin?

Warmup Question:  What is the most difficult thing you have ever done?

Romans 7:14-25 NLT  ‘So, the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin. I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it.
Instead, I do what I hate. But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.
I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.
I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me.
Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.” 

Scriptural Questions:  What is the trouble with sin?, Is it me or the law?, What is my sin nature (Galatians 5:19-21)?, What is the power within us that makes us a slave to sin?, Are evil spirits malevolent, supernatural beings (Ephesians 6:12)?, Can God use evil to achieve His purposes (Romans 8:22)?, Can anything save me from the failure to keep God’s commands?

Podcast from Dr Charles Stanley, In Touch Ministries

Victory is God’s will for the life of a believer. But sometimes we can find ourselves repeatedly falling into the same sin. If we want to do what is right, why do we continue to miss the mark?

One reason is incomplete repentance

It is possible for us to experience grief, embarrassment, and shame over sin without being truly repentant. 

Repentance isn’t a matter of weeping or feeling guilty; rather, it’s a change of mind about sin so that we no longer hold on to our own perspective but instead agree with God’s viewpoint. When we do this, the heart turns in the opposite direction from persistent wrongdoing.

Proverbs 28:13 NLT  “He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.”

The second reason for failure is an inadequate view of our identity in the Lord

We, as children of God, have Christ living within us. When we grasp this truth, we will recognize that sin does not fit who we are, and we’ll stop rationalizing our offenses.

Our genuine repentance is based upon an honest and biblical understanding of our identity. When we put these two truths together, we create a powerful tool against temptation. 

Our Father wants us to be victorious, and we triumph when we remember that Jesus Christ is the source of our life.

Question of the Heart:  Since we know that God wants victory in the lives of believers, where have you noticed a victory engineered by Him in your life.

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Newborn Believer Lesson – Holy Communion 

   There are four approaches to observe holy communion for baptized Christians.  Please review.

God instituted Grace, Ask for More

  But, before you partake in Holy Communion with Christ, STOP!  Present yourself as worthy to be in God’s presence by asking for and receiving the grace cleansing of your sin, creation of a pure heart within you, and the strengthening of your spirit.

Psalm 51:2  “Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:10  “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

   Jesus instituted communion on the night he was betrayed. He used bread and wine for the holy meal. We partake in this meal to freely receive the forgiveness of sins.

Matthew 26:26-28 NLT   “As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.” 

And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.” 

“Mark my words—I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father’s Kingdom.””

Lesson Questions:   Is the bread and wine useful for the forgiveness of sin without being blessed? What is meant by “with you in my father‘s kingdom”?

Paul builds on Jesus’ version, telling us that it is a meal of unity, whereby all Christians are united as one church.

1 Corinthians 10:16-17 NLT  “When we bless the cup at the Lord’s Table, aren’t we sharing in the blood of Christ? And when we break the bread, aren’t we sharing in the body of Christ? And though we are many, we all eat from one loaf of bread, showing that we are one body.”

Lesson Question:  What do all baptized believers sharing the bread and the wine in the same way bring about?

Paul preachers about a memorial meal, during which, we partake until the Lord comes again to judge the living in the dead.

1 Corinthians 11:23-32 NLT  “For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 

In the same way, he took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood. Do this in remembrance of me as often as you drink it.” 

For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again. 

So anyone who eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily is guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. That is why you should examine yourself before eating the bread and drinking the cup. For if you eat the bread or drink the cup without honoring the body of Christ, you are eating and drinking God’s judgment upon yourself. 

That is why many of you are weak and sick and some have even died. But if we would examine ourselves, we would not be judged by God in this way. Yet when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned along with the world.”

Lesson Questions:  Why should you examine yourself before eating and drinking of the cup?

Jesus also proclaimed that when we receive his flesh and blood in holy communion, we receive eternal life, and that we abide in him, and he abides in us.

John 6:53-58 NLT  “So Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you. But anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise that person at the last day. 

For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. 

I live because of the living Father who sent me; in the same way, anyone who feeds on me will live because of me. I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will not die as your ancestors did (even though they ate the manna) but will live forever.””

Lesson Questions:   Does this communion come with a promise?  Can we remain in Jesus and he remain in us?

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Disciple Lesson 2  – The Beatitudes

  What can we learn by asking ourselves questions?

   The Beatitudes are a collection of statements made by Christ at his Sermon on the Mount. They pertain to a person with certain character traits needed to be a renowned citizen in the Kingdom of God. Are we a person of such character as the below blessings?

Matthew 5:1-2  “‘Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

Matthew 5:3   “Blessed are the poor in spirit”

   Do you know yourself to be a humble sinner before God, without pride and in desperate need of His saving grace? If yes, then you are poor in spirit and just who the Father wants.

Matthew 5:4  ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.’

Do you truly mourn your own sinful condition? Is your repentance of the type that results in a deep spiritual sorrow, prompting the earnest seeking of God’s forgiveness? God will provide the comfort of the “Comforter” himself, the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 5:5  ‘Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.’

   Have you assumed a character of gentleness of spirit, love and genuine humility toward God the Father and others? Meekness can only be seen from the perspective of God, not man. God’s reward is “spiritual prosperity” or “blessing”, not necessarily earthly happiness.

Matthew 5:6  ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.’

   Do you find yourself continually “seeking first the Kingdom of God” and “always placing faith in Jesus Christ”, in order to attain righteousness with Him. God grants a deeply satisfied, spiritually complete soul for the effort. 

Matthew 5:7  ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.’

   Are you able to show forgiveness and compassion to those in need, regardless of circumstances? Does the phrase, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”, ring a bell? If we want mercy, we must show mercy.

Matthew 5:8  ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.’

      Do you consider your heart to be clean? Is cleansing by fire and the Holy Spirit the best way to attain purity? Have you been Baptized? We must give our hearts to Jesus and ask for him to do the cleansing for us.

Matthew 5:9  ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.’

   Do you have the peace that comes from knowing God? Do you take it to others? Only children of God can take the peace of knowing God to others. There is peace between God and sinners because Jesus died for that condition.

Matthew 5:10  ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.’

   Have you ever been persecuted? Persecution is suffering because of our striving for righteousness. Orient your life toward God and his will. You can know that you are on the right path if you are being persecuted.

Matthew 5:11  ‘Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’

   When attempting to verify the true meaning of scripture, one needs to pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit, compare the research of Bible scholars, or ask other believers (such as SendUsLord.com comments section) Every reader should “dive deeper” into God’s Word as a life-long goal. Spiritual maturity is the reward. God desires to make His Word known toe everyone.

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An Unbelieving World Needs to Hear Your Testimony

   Before I prayed for Salvation, there was a time that I was ashamed to even say the name of Jesus to anyone else. I knew no Christians.

   I came to an understanding. I was born into this fallen world because of Adam and Eve’s sin of disobedience in the garden of Eden. As punishment, God allowed death into paradise. Everyone is under the same sentence, especially me.

 ‘For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.’ Romans 6:23 NIV

Jesus conquered and death. Now, I can say that Jesus has given me everything, and He is everything to me. I have more Christian friends than can be counted. I am in the Body of Christ.

But, there is Good News!

‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.’   John 3:16-17 NIV

   so loved. . . God’s love is so immense and good that mankind cannot imagine its depth and reality. The reality is that nothing is expected in return, it is freely given and never ends.

   this world. . . Jesus came into this world just for me. He died in my place, so my sins would be forgiven.

  He gave his one and only son. . .

   whoever believes in him. . . God sees me as righteous because of his Son’s work on the cross. I have regained the relationship with God that Adam and       Eve forfeited.

    shall not perish. . .

    but have eternal life. . .

    Because of who I was and who I am now, specifically. . . .

   I choose to have Jesus live through me. What does that mean? Well, nothing really changes, I am still me, except for my effort to live life in the right way (my eye are His eyes, my hands are His hands, my legs are His legs, my mind is His mind, my voice is His voice, everything I have is His) and to build upon my relationship with Him.

Pray this Right Prayer Now!

Billy Graham’s Salvation Prayer “Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.”

If you prayed this prayer just now, go to a Bible based church and declare yourself as a new believer. See if they have believers that will disciple you (help you grow into a Christ follower).

God has Done Everything for Us, so, Become a Living Sacrifice for Him

   The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12:1 NIV  “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Tell Unbelievers What God has Done for You!

After Jesus casts out demons from a man in Gadarenes, He commanded him in Luke 8:39 NIV,  “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.

After Jesus encountered the woman at the well, she testified to an entire town in John 4:39 NIV “Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony. He told me everything I ever did.”

Be an ambassador for Jesus Every Day!

   Here are we, Lord. Send us! . . . to the grocery store or to the post office or to at the shopping mall to be like Jesus. A warm smile and courtesy to others will separate you from so many others. Add to the above, “Have a Blessed day”.

   Here are we, Lord. Send us! . . . to greet and bless passers-by with a “God Bless You”.  To someone who may be in pain, to a patient in a nursing home, to anyone you encounter after service has been given you in a retail setting; you get the idea. God may have made their hearts ready to hear and accept the Gospel of Truth.

Here are we. Send us! . . . everywhere.  When the opportunity or the motivation arises, tell someone how Jesus has impacted your life

Testify in passing: A friend comes walking my way and asks, “How are ya doing? My answer in the past probably would have been something like: “Fine thanks, how about you?”

A bolder reply should be something like: “Thanks for asking, I’m well enough to serve my Lord.”  or  “It’s a beautiful day, even though I don’t deserve it.” or you get the idea.

Be sensitive to their reaction. Read his or her receptiveness to further discussion on the topic. Be ready to continue with whatever they may be ready to hear. Maybe something like this: “You, know, even though we don’t deserve it, we have been blessed with this beautiful day.”

See if they respond and engage in friendly conversation. A question may surface on their part. You never know until you try. Let God take it from there. He will prepare their heart according to His will.

Testify by going deeper: Have a deeper version of your testimony, always ready with facts about how God has changed you into a better person. Use all the time that has been given to you, but don’t make the pilgrim flee. Again, God will prepare his or her heart according to His will.

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Tell a Newborn Believer – Paul’s Prayer for the Elect

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* The Bible says that in our natural sinful state, we are enemies of God.
And, only God can prepare a heart to accept Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:10 NIV   ‘For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life.’

* When we have heard the Word of truth and accept his son’s sacrifice, our sins are forgiven, and we are righteous before God.

2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV  ‘God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteous in God.’

* A Divine Exchange takes place at the foot of the cross; our old sin nature for His perfect new one, a gift which cannot be earned.

2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV  ‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!’

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Ephesians 1:3 NIV, ‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.’

Paul’s Prayer for the Elect

Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.

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Tell a Newborn Believer – About Blessings from Jesus to the Elect

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   * The Bible says that in our natural sinful state, we are enemies of God. And, only God can prepare a heart to accept Jesus Christ.

‘For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life.’     Romans 5:10 NIV

   * When we have heard the Word of truth and accept his son’s sacrifice, our sins are forgiven, and we are righteous before God.

‘God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteous in God.’   2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV

   * A Divine Exchange takes place at the foot of the cross; our old sin nature for His perfect new one, a gift which cannot be earned.

‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!’   2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

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Spiritual Blessings from the Son

Ephesians 1:3 NIV Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing.

Ephesians 1:7-12 NIV composed by God and penned by the Apostle Paul, is the equivalent of only one Greek language sentence. Ephesians 1:15-22 finishes the chapter.

This chapter’s impact and meaning cannot be overstated. God promises that these Spiritual Blessings be given to believers who are, Followers of Christ, instantly at the time of redemption.

7 ‘In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.’

11 ‘In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.’

Did You Know About?  Blessings from the Son to the Followers of Christ

1. Did you know that we have redemption through his blood? We were born into a fallen world. Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the garden were the wages of sin, a death sentence for us. But, Jesus paid the ultimate price by taking our place on a cross. Our sin and shame became his sin and shame. His blood sacrifice brought us back into a right relationship with God so we can become Followers of Christ. From verse 7.

2. Did you know that we have forgiveness of sins? How many times have we turned our back on God and consciously disobeyed his commands. And, yet, he still sees us as Righteous Followers of His Son. Jesus knows the sins that we all have committed, past, present, and future, and he still forgives them. From verse 7.

3. Did you know that we have been given undeserved favor, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace? As Followers of Christ, we receive an unmeasurable amount of Grace. We are incapable of even knowing how much. It flows like the mightiest river, showering us with love and mercy, and it never ends. From verse 7-8.

4. Did you know that God has made known to us the mystery of His will? He does this, in order for the Followers of Christ to be fully aware of his final solution. Christ is the answer to every aspect of every human condition. In a sinful world, bad things happen to good people. From verse 9.

5. Did you know that by being a Follower of Christ, we are predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will (our eternal inheritance)? In Revelation, God says he will wipe away every tear from our eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, the former things have passed away. From verse 11.

A Lesson Learned?

   When we give our testimonies, we should always be sure to tell a new or unbeliever of the above blessings that are completely undeserved, yet have been given to us. All we have to do is to be Followers of Christ and accept them.

   To be a Follower of Christ means the Father has accepted Christ’s sacrifice as payment for our sin (Justification). Our rap sheets contained every sinful thought, attitude or action we have ever committed. No amount of self-cleansing could have made us pure enough to warrant forgiveness and a relationship with a holy God. Because God cannot look upon sin.

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Tell a Newborn Believer – Spiritual Blessings from the Holy Spirit to the Elect

’And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.’   Ephesians 1:13-14 NIV

Did You Know?  Blessings from the Holy Spirit for the Followers of Christ

1. Did you know that we become God’s own when we have heard the message of truth? It is the Good News of the Gospel of Our Salvation brought to us by the Holy Spirit. There is darkness in this world, the evil one. But, he has been defeated by Jesus, the light of the world. Because we are Followers of Christ, we bathe in the magnificent light of the Spirit. Darkness can never defeat his light. From verse 13.

2. Did you know that we have been marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit was promised by Jesus and prophesied by such people as the Prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel, Zachariah, Joel, John the Baptist and Jesus. He led us to the Father and the Son. He is our constant companion and Sanctifier. He helps us. He comforts us. He gives us Grace. He gives us so much more that we cannot even explain. From verse 13.

A Lesson Learned?

   When we give our testimonies, we should always be sure to tell a new or unbeliever of the above blessings that are completely undeserved, yet have been given to us. All we have to do is to be Followers of Christ and accept them.

  To be a Follower of Christ means the Father has accepted Christ’s sacrifice as payment for our sin (Justification). Our rap sheets contained every sinful thought, attitude or action we have ever committed. No amount of self-cleansing could have made us pure enough to warrant forgiveness and a relationship with a holy God. Because God cannot look upon sin.

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Tell a Newborn Believer – About Blessings from the Father to the Elect

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   * The Bible says that in our natural sinful state, we are enemies of God. And, only God can prepare a heart to accept Jesus Christ.

‘For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life.’    Romans 5:10 NIV

   * When we have heard the Word of truth and accept his son’s sacrifice, our sins are forgiven, and we are righteous before God.

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteous in God.’  2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV

   * A Divine Exchange takes place at the foot of the cross; our old sin nature for His perfect new one, a gift which cannot be earned.

‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!’     2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

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’Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.’   Ephesians 1:3 NIV

Blessings from the Father to the Elect

Ephesians 1:4-6 NIV  ‘composed by God and penned by the Apostle Paul, is the equivalent of only one Greek language sentence. Ephesians 1:15-22 finishes the chapter.

This chapter’s impact and meaning cannot be overstated. God promises that these Spiritual Blessings be given to believers who are, Followers of Christ, instantly at the time of redemption.

For he chose us in him, before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In His love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.’

Did You Know of?  Blessings from God the Father for the Followers of Christ

1. Did you know that God chose us in him before the creation of the world? We were created in his image and were meant to be Followers of Christ. Nothing can separate us from his love. He has always known and loved us. God has a plan for us and gives us a hope for the future, all before he said, “Let their Light”. From verse 4.

2. Did you know that we are holy and blameless in God’s sight? When God looks upon us, he sees only his son, Jesus. How much Jesus do you have in you? We are righteous when we are Followers of Christ. From verse 4.

3. Did you know that are in His (God’s) love? It is called agape love. We are loved unconditionally and we don’t even have to earn it. In fact, we cannot earn it. All we have to do is receive it and remain Followers of Christ. Then, we can give it away as it was given to us. Read the Bible for instructions. From verse 4.

4. Did you know that we were predestined to adoption into sonship? As Followers of Christ, we have been set for adoption and thus receive all inheritances, including those of His Son. Can the love of God be comprehended? From verse 5.

5. Did you know that we have always been beloved and accepted by his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves? When we are Followers of Christ, we are loved just as He loves his son. We are not rejected, nor will we be cast out. From verse 6.

A Lesson Learned?

   When we give our testimonies, we should always be sure to tell a new or unbeliever of the above blessings that are completely undeserved, yet have been given to us. All we have to do is to be Followers of Christ and accept them.

   To be a Follower of Christ means the Father has accepted Christ’s sacrifice as payment for our sin (Justification). Our rap sheets contained every sinful thought, attitude, or action we have ever committed. No amount of self-cleansing could have made us pure enough to warrant forgiveness and a relationship with a holy God. Because God cannot look upon sin.

Please go to: “Contact Us” and 1) Ask me any question, 2) Leave your valuable comments, and/or 3) Request prayer.

Let’s go forth and tell the people about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Let’s go forth and build up the Kingdom of God according to His Word.  Let’s go!