The Christian Life’s Journey (Pt. 1)

(Series)

Phase 1—Salvation 

(Deliverance )

 

Main Verse: Act 26:18

Category: Growth

 

INTRO

The moment you repent and receive Christ,

you have entered the Family of God.

It is just the beginning. You will undergo several phases later. 

Some will be painful because of our human prideful flesh.

Your goal is to be like Jesus, therefore we must suffer as he did.

Likewise we will share in his glory to the degree that we feel his

pain and submit to his will.

 

I.      SALVATION  

      1. Compared to:

          a. Living Water

              (Satisfies life’s thirst ................ Jn. 4: 10-14; Rev. 22:17

          b. New Birth (Gives a new beginning….................. Jn. 3:3

          c. Hidden Treasure (Must be sought) …......... Mat. 13:44

          d. Pearl of Great Price (Give all for it......... Mat. 13:45-46

          e. Writing your name in a Book

              (Assurance................................................. Rev. 20:11-15

          f. An invitation to a supper 

             (Invitation required / Wedding garment... Lk. 14:16-24

          g. New Garments (Provision from God for 

              the Christian life)........................... Isa. 61:10; Phil. 4:13

     2. A New Creation................................................... 2 Cor. 5:17

     3. The old nature has been dealt the death .......... Rom. 6:6

     4. We now walk in the new nature........................... 2 Pet 1:4

         a. Walk in compliance with our salvation...... Eph. 4:22-24

         b. This is done by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Ezk. 36:26-27

    5. Adoption into the Family of God ……............. Rom. 8:14-17

         a. Includes full-benefits (Covenant Recipient). Psa. 103:1-6

             Forgiveness, Healing, Preservation, Favor, 

             Good things, Rejuvenation, Justice.

         b. His benefits received by faith….................. Heb. 3:17-19

    6. Total Deliverance through the inheritance 

        received upon salvation………………................... Col. 1:12-13

        a. Truth (Jesus ) has made us free…....…............ Jn. 8:32, 36

        b. Nothing can control your life,

            only what you allow........................................ Gal. 5:16-26

 

CONC.

Salvation is your first step to a prosperous Christian Life.

This is the foundation of anything you will build for God.