Putting on the Lord Jesus Christ

1. Putting on the Lord Jesus Christ

3. Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

4. Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

5. Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

6. Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

7. Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

8. Miles Stanford, The Complete Green Letters “Until the Christian is absolutely and scripturally sure of his standing, he is not going to do much standing.” “There are two questions that every believer must settle as soon as possible. The one is, Does God fully accept me? and the second, If so, upon what basis does He do so? This is crucial. What devastation often permeates the life of one, young or old, rich or poor, saved or unsaved, who is not sure of being accepted, even on the human level. “Yet so many believers, whether ‘strugglers’ or ‘vegetators’ [or ‘settlers’], move through life without this precious fact to rest and build on: ‘Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved’ (Eph. 1:5, 6).” Part One: Principles of Spiritual Growth, Chapter 3, Acceptance, p 13, 10

9. Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

10. Lewis Sperry Chafer (1871-1952) founded and served as the first president of Dallas Theological Seminary, and was an influential proponent of Christian Dispensationalism in the early 20th century. First, They are not experienced… Second, The Christian positions are not progressive… Third, These positions are in no way related to human merit… Fourth, Every position is eternal by its very nature… Fifth, These positions are known only through a divine revelation… from Salvation: God's Marvelous Work of Grace by Lewis Sperry Chafer

11. 1) Forgiven 2) Child of God 3) Having access to God 4) Reconciled 5) Justified 6) Placed "in Christ" 7) Acceptable to God 8) Heavenly citizenship 9) Of the family and household of God 10) A heavenly association 11) Within the "much more" care of God 12) Glorified 13) In the fellowship of the saints 14) On the rock, Christ Jesus 15) A part in the eternal plan of God 16) Redeemed 17) A living relationship with God 18) Free from the law 19) Adoption 20) Brought near 21) Delivered from the power of darkness 22) Entrance into a new kingdom 23) A gift from God the Father to Christ 24) Circumcised in Christ 25) Members of a royal and holy priesthood 26) A chosen generation, a holy nation, a peculiar people 27) His inheritance 28) The inheritance of the saints 29) Light in the Lord 30) United to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 31) Blessed with the first-fruits of the Spirit 32) Complete in Him 33) Possessing every spiritual blessing 1twentyeight.blogspot.com, “Pastor Mike’s blog” 33 Things that Happen at the Moment of Salvation

12. Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

13. “Most Christians settle for far less than the best after wearying but fruitless struggles with the flesh. Because they rely on their own strength, which is a hopeless thing to do, they will never make any significant progress toward true spirituality.” Introduction; pg ix Walter A. Elwell

14. “So many dear Christians just keep plodding (or racing) through the deadening routine of their multitudinous church activities and duties, expecting that in time self will change for the better as they grow. But self never changes into anything but more of the same! ‘That which is born of the flesh is flesh’ (John 3:6). ‘Sometimes this self is entirely bad, as when it is angry, spiteful, unkind, unjust, untruthful, unloving, catty. In other cases a good exterior conceals an evil heart, as when we are proud of our humility, conceited about our Christian service, boastful of our orthodoxy. And an overforwardness and obvious conceit at the sound of one’s own voice spoils many a prayer meeting.’” Part One: Principles of Spiritual Growth, Ch 11, “Self-Denial”; pg 44

15. “We are surprised to discover that few, if any, fellow-believers prove to be receptive. As a matter of fact, many become antagonistic, and some even accuse us of falling into error. There are times when we limp home not quite as sure or enthusiastic about it all as when we started... “Only hungry, prepared hearts can receive. Often, barriers are raised by premature teaching; these may take years to remove, and sometimes they are never overcome. It is best to go very slowly - at His pace - and make progress that abides. “Actually, the pulpit is not the ideal medium for sharing the truths of identification. No matter how sound and alive a congregation may be, there are only a few individuals at any one time who are ready to enter into the truths of the Cross. The Spirit would have us prayerfully watch for the hungry heart, feeding the few in preference to offending the many.” Part Four: The Realization of Spiritual Growth, Ch 52, “The Rest of Reckoning,” pp. 184-185, 235

16. “Our Father's ultimate purpose in saving us is that we might be conformed to the image of His Son, not simply to keep us out of hell and get us into heaven. We have been born into Christ that He may be our life, not just our Savior” … ‘My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you’ (Galatians 4:19).” Part Four: The Realization of Spiritual Growth, Chapter 44, Service and Reckoning, p 200 “…the Spirit’s object is something far greater—to form Christ in us through the working of the cross. His goal is to see Christ inwrought in believers. So it is not merely that a man does certain things or speaks certain words, but that he is a certain kind of man. He himself is what he preaches.” Part One: Principles of Spiritual Growth, Chapter 17, Cultivation, p 69

17. “Our position, the source of our Christian life, is perfect. It is eternally established in the Father’s presence. When we received the Lord Jesus as our personal Savior, the Holy Spirit caused us to be born into Him. He created us in the position that was established through His work at Calvary. ‘Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature [creation]’ (2 Cor. 5:17). This is the eternal position in which every believer has been placed, whether he is aware of it or not. The Christian who comes to see his position in the Lord Jesus begins to experience the benefit of all that he is in Him. His daily state is developed from the source of his eternal standing. “Our condition is what we are in our Christian walk, in which we develop from infancy to maturity. Although our position remains immutable, our condition is variable. Through the exercise of faith, our eternal position (source) affects our daily condition, but in no way does our condition affect that heavenly position.” Part Two: Foundations of Spiritual Growth, Chapter 19, Position Defined and Illustrated, pp 77-78

18. The Christian Life (God’s Plan) Position Heavenlies Eternity Death/ Rapture Condition

19. Salvation Basics (Eph 2:1-9) Eternity Heaven Death/ Rapture

20. “The babe in Christ has started to live for the Savior and to serve Him with all his heart. ‘He gave His all for me, now the least I can do is give my all for Him.’ The motive is right, but the motivation is wrong! He is seeking to live and serve on the basis of the birth truths and in the strength and ability of self, not yet understanding that God judicially condemned and crucified the old nature at Calvary…The well-meaning believer is seeking to ‘save his life,’ not comprehending the spiritual principle, ‘If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.’” Part Five: A Guide to Spiritual Growth, Chapter 57, Keep Looking Down!, pp 257, 258

21. “Although the Christian has been positioned above, he is unaware of this fact when he comes to the Savior at the foot of the Cross... The usual exhortation they are given is, ‘Now get busy and serve the Lord.’ This they seek to do on the basis of the birth truths. From this inadequate ground the majority of young Christians go down in defeat.” Part Five: A Guide to Spiritual Growth, Chapter 56, Think Position!, p 254

22. The Christian Life (Man’s Plight) (God’s Plan) Position Col 3:1-3 Heavenlies Eternity Think Positi on ! ve ! Elemental Principles of the World Death/ Rapture Col 2:8-9 Condition