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Part of His Church (1)

Part of His Church (1). Becoming a Part of His church. NT Church 2017-18. The church is the body of Christ. Ephesians 1:22-23 – He is head over all things to the church, His body Ephesians 5:23 – He is Savior of the Body

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Part of His Church (1)

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  1. Part of His Church (1) Becoming a Part of His church NT Church 2017-18

  2. The church is the body of Christ • Ephesians 1:22-23 – He is head over all things to the church, His body • Ephesians 5:23 – He is Savior of the Body • Act 2:47 - The Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved • Hebrews 12:22-24 – the general assembly and church of the firstborn… How do we become part of this body?

  3. God’s plan of salvation • It begins with hearing the word (truth) • Acts 2:37, when they heard, they were cut to the heart • Acts 15:7, the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe • Acts 16:13-14, in Philippi, Lydia heard us, she “heeded the things spoken • Acts 18:8, many Corinthians, heard, believed and were baptized

  4. God’s plan of salvation • It begins with hearing the word (truth) • Acts 19:2-5, when they heard the truth, they were baptized • Acts 8:5-6, Philip preached Christ to them. The multitude heeded… • Acts 9:6, 17-18, Paul was told what he needed to do… • Acts 11:14, “tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.”

  5. God’s plan of salvation • It begins with hearing the word (truth) • Romans 10:17, Faith comes by hearing the word of God • 1 Corinthians 1:21, it pleased God through the “foolishness of the message preached” to save those who believe

  6. God’s plan of salvation • We must believe (faith) • Romans 10:17, Faith comes by hearing the word of God • IF belief is necessary, this eliminates those incapable of believing AND those who refuse to believe • Acts 4:4, many heard and believed • Acts 5:14, believers were increasing • Acts 15:9, their hearts were purified by faith

  7. God’s plan of salvation • We must believe (faith) • Acts 8:12, in Samaria, they believed along with Simon. • Acts 8:37, the Eunuch was told, “if you believe with all your heart, you may…” • Acts 10:43, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins • Acts 15:7, Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe

  8. God’s plan of salvation • We must believe (faith) • Acts 16:31, “Believe on the Lord and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Put this in context) • 16:34, the jailer rejoiced, having believed in God. • Acts 18:8, Crispus, believed with his household • Acts 20:21, teaching both Jews and Gentiles, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ • Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16

  9. God’s plan of salvation • We must repent • A changed mind, leading to changed conduct • Acts 2:38, repent and be baptized • Acts 3:19, repent and be converted (return) • Acts 17:30, God now commands all men everywhere to repent

  10. God’s plan of salvation • We must repent • Acts 26:20, Paul preached to Jews & Gentiles, repent, turn to God and do works befitting repentance • Acts 11:18, God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life • Acts 20:21, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ

  11. God’s plan of salvation • We must repent • This repentance will result in a changed life – 2 Corinthians 7:9-11 • The life of Paul one of complete change! • Acts 19:19, the Ephesians burned books of witchcraft • Acts 16:33, the jailer washed Paul and Silas’s stripes (change in treatment)

  12. God’s plan of salvation • We must confess Jesus • The least mentioned in Acts, but clearly understood (in word and deed). Both in belief (faith) and baptism (its meaning) • Acts 8:37-39, the eunuch confessed he believed in Jesus Christ • Romans 10:9-10, with the mouth confession is made unto salvation

  13. God’s plan of salvation • We must confess Jesus • Matthew 10:32-33, confess Him before men (a way of life) • Matthew 16:15-16, Peter confessed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (cf. John 6:67-69) • 1 Timothy 6:12-13, “the good confession”, even uttered by Jesus before Pilate (John 18:33-38)

  14. God’s plan of salvation • We must be baptized • Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19-20 • 1 Corinthians 12:13, baptized into one body • Galatians 3:27, baptized into Christ and have put on Christ

  15. God’s plan of salvation • We must be baptized • The typical pattern in Acts shows baptism • Acts 2:37-38, 41 – on Pentecost, some 3000 souls • Acts 8:12-13, Samaritans, including Simon the magician • Acts 8:38-39, the Eunuch baptized by Philip (urgency, immediacy) • Acts 9:18, 22:16 – Paul, “calling on the name of the Lord”

  16. God’s plan of salvation • We must be baptized • The typical pattern in Acts • Acts 10:47-48 – commanded to be baptized in the name of the Lord • Acts 16:14-15, Lydia and her household • Acts 16:31-34, the jailer in Philippi, with his family • Acts 18:8, in Corinth, many including Crispus, believed and were baptized (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:14-15)

  17. God’s plan of salvation • We must be baptized • The typical pattern in Acts • Acts 19:5 – 12 men in Ephesus who had been baptized with John’s baptism. Were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus • AFTER baptism • Acts 2:38, remission of sins • Acts 8:39, 16:34, rejoicing

  18. God’s plan of salvation • Romans 10:8-17 – a passage that demonstrates this process. • Vs. 8-9, they hear what they need to do (confess and believe) • Vs. 10, they believe unto righteousness • Vs. 10, they confess with the mouth unto salvation • Vs. 13, they “call on the name of the Lord”

  19. God’s plan of salvation • Romans 10:13 – “the name of the Lord” • Acts 2:21, a part of Peter’s sermon on Pentecost (quoting Joel 2:28-32). The response after the sermon – Acts 2:38, 41 • Acts 22:16, Paul told, “arise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

  20. God’s plan of salvation • Romans 10:14-17 – notice WHEN they “call on the name of the Lord” • 10:14, AFTER they believe • 10:14, they believe AFTER they have heard • 10:14, they hear AS the message is preached • “Calling on the name of the Lord” is a response. NOT the sinner’s prayer (??)1 Peter 3:21

  21. God’s plan of salvation • Becoming a Christian is only the beginning • Revelation 2:10, be faithful until (unto) death • Romans 6:3-4, you are a changed person. No longer living in your former conduct • The Lord’s church is a part of your new life!

  22. One way we can identify the Lord’s church is by what it teaches concerning how one is saved and how we become a part of that church • When we are saved, we are ADDED to the church (Acts 2:47) • We then should seek to JOIN a local congregation (church) – Acts 9:26-27

  23. Are you a part of His church?

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