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Delve into Acts 15:1-11 and Hebrews 12:29 to explore the sole role of grace in salvation, emphasizing faith and baptism as essential components. Unveil the wrath and grace sides of the cross while reflecting on Isaiah 65:1-2's call to grace, underscoring the transformative journey from bondage to growth in Christ. Discover the significance of baptism as a moment of God-given grace and essential part of the spiritual turning process, culminating in a conclusive reminder that all are saved by grace, through faith, at baptism.
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“Saved the Same Way!” Acts 15 (15:1-11)
Purpose: to reiterate the fact that those who are saved are saved by GRACE alone
Acts 4:12 “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
ISaved by GRACE A. The God of Grace
Hebrews 12:29 “For our God is a consuming fire.”
The Wrath Side of the Cross… The Grace Side of the Cross…
ISaved by GRACE A. The God of Grace B. The Call to Grace
Isaiah 65:1-2 “I permitted Myself to be sought by those who did not ask for Me; I permitted Myself to be found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here am I, here am I,’ to a nation which did not call on My name. I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, who did not call on My name. I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, who walk in the way which is not good, following their own thoughts.”
ISaved by GRACE A. The God of Grace B. The Call to Grace C. The Content of Grace
Set free from spiritual bondage to a life long process of growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ our Lord!
IISaved BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH A. Faith is Believing B. Faith is Trusting
IIISaved BYGrace THROUGH Faith, AT BAPTISM A. Christian Baptism Is
IIISaved BYGrace THROUGH Faith, AT BAPTISM A. Christian Baptism Is B. Part of the Turning Process
It is of lasting significance that every New Testament example of immersion points to this being THE OCCASION of salvation…
Conclusion and Summary We began with this illustration, now I want to summarize and conclude by using this account… Are you saved? Are you saved BY GRACE, THROUGH FAITH, AT BAPTISM? Please note, all who will be saved will be saved the same way!