The Reason for Salvation

Good Morning:

I am here to tell you this morning that God's Word is true. Things, situations and people will pass away, but God's Word will never pass away. It is the same today as it was yesterday just as He is.

I don't want to get off of salvation just yet. And I know what you must be saying 'I've heard this a thousand times; I've said the sinners prayer; I go to church and I pay my tithe.' These are things that we all should be doing. But I want to show you in the Word of God where it's says that unless you are born again, received Jesus as Lord, that you can never see the Kingdom of God (John 3:3). I also want to give you some scriptures to prepare you for when others would questions your christianity, your salvation. There are maybe friends and relatives that know the "old man" and do not realize that you have been "made new" in Christ Jesus. Not that you should argue with anyone, but we all should know what the Word says concerning our salvation - how else would we be able to show others the way. I think we need to be able to back up what we say by the Word of the Lord. It may be that you have heard these scriptures all your life, but never knew where they were - never taking the time out to search the scriptures. We have got to know the Word of God. I will continue to mention this. We have not because we ask not, and I believe that the reason we don't always ask is because we don't know what lines up with the Word of God - if it is the Will of the Father. By knowing His Word, we can confidently and boldly ask Him anything.

Jesus came to save the world - this is mentioned several times throughout the Bible (John 12:47 & I Timothy 1) Jesus came into the world to save the sinner. This was each of us at one time, but God through His mercy, grace and love gave us that greatest gift of all. I Timothy 2:4-6 reads 'God wants everyone to be saved an understand the truth. For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus. He gave His life to purchase freedom for everyone. This everyone includes you and me, and our loved ones. I know you took the time to say the sinners prayer, and now there is no doubt concerning your salvation. It is important to know that there is only one way to be born again and that's through Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:1-10 reads 'Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. You use to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. All of us used to live that way, following the passions and desires of our evil nature. We were born with an evil nature and we were under God's anger just like everyone. But God, is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so very much, that even while we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's special favor that you have been saved!) For He raised us from the dead along with Christ, and we are seated with Him in the heavenly realms - all because we are one with Christ Jesus. And so God can always point to us as example of the incredible wealth of His favor and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us through Christ Jesus. God saved you by His special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.' So it's not some special deed that you have to do to receive the salvation of Jesus Christ. All you have to do is believe.

Acts 12 talks about the jailer of Paul and Silas. Paul and Silas were praying when a great earthquake came, and all the prisoners' cell doors where opened. The jailer was about to take his life because he thought the prisoner's had exscaped. The jailer asked "How can I be saved?" Paul responded by saying believing on the Lord Jesus Christ. When you said the sinners prayer, I know that you believed with your whole heart that Jesus really did die for your sins, and that He is not still in some tomb, but was raised on that third day and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. It isn't enough to have just said the sinners prayer, but you must also believe these things. The Word says to hold fast to the confession of your faith. You've confessed that Jesus is your Lord - now hold on tight to that confession and don't let the devil or anyone else tell you that you are not saved. You have been redeemed from the curse of the law - you are now the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. You have been given authority over sickness and dealth (Jesus took the keys when He went to hell). You have authority over the situations in your life - begin to speak the Word of the Most High God over them. You now have right standing with the Father because you now belong to Him. Walk like it, Talk like it & Live like it!

Did you put your armor on today???

Be Encouraged Today!!!