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The “Sinner’s Prayer” Is it Of God or Of Man?

?. ?. The “Sinner’s Prayer” Is it Of God or Of Man?. ?. ?. ?. ?. INTRODUCTION… 1. One of the most commonly known teachings of Most Denominations is the “Sinner’s Prayer”. 2. We see and hear of the teaching ALL THE TIME!!. INTRODUCTION…

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The “Sinner’s Prayer” Is it Of God or Of Man?

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  1. ? ? The “Sinner’s Prayer” Is it Of God or Of Man? ? ? ? ?

  2. INTRODUCTION… 1. One of the most commonly known teachings of Most Denominations is the “Sinner’s Prayer”. 2. We see and hear of the teaching ALL THE TIME!!

  3. INTRODUCTION… 1. One of the most commonly known teachings of Most Denominations is the “Sinner’s Prayer”. 2. We see and hear of the teaching ALL THE TIME!! 3. BUT…is this teaching REALLY from GOD!!

  4. INTRODUCTION… • 1. One of the most commonly known teachings of Most Denominations is the “Sinner’s Prayer”. • 2. We see and hear of the teaching ALL THE TIME!! • 3. BUT…is this teaching REALLY from GOD!! • 4. We want to See what the Bible teaches about the “Sinner’s Prayer” and Salvation! • 1. Is this teaching from GOD or MAN? • 2. What does GOD’S WORD SAY on the Subject?

  5. I. What is the “Sinner’s Prayer” • A. In the Denomination world, the “Sinner’s Prayer” is the Defining moment of Salvation! • B. It is a “prayer” that asks God to Save them • 1. It is where one “calls on the Name of the Lord” • 2. A request for God to be their “Personal Savior” • 3. POINT at which Salvation Occurs!

  6. I. What is the “Sinner’s Prayer” • A. In the Denomination world, the “Sinner’s Prayer” is the Defining moment of Salvation! • B. It is a “prayer” that asks God to Save them • 1. It is where one “calls on the Name of the Lord” • 2. A request for God to be their “Personal Savior” • 3. POINT at which Salvation Occurs! • C. The “Prayer” comes is a variety of forms….

  7. “Father, I know I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, that He died for my sins, and that He rose from the dead to prove it. I accept Your offer of Salvation and eternal life” • “Our Daily Bread” RBC Ministries • “Confessing to God that I am a sinner, and believing that the Lord Jesus Christ died for my sins on the cross and was raised for my justification, I do now receive and confess Him as my personal Savior.” • Gideons International

  8. Here is how you can receive Christ: • 1. Admit your need (I am a sinner). • 2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent). • 3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave. • 4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Him as Lord and Savior.) • “Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen.” • Billy Graham

  9. I. What is the “Sinner’s Prayer” • A. In the Denomination world, the “Sinner’s Prayer” is the Defining moment of Salvation! • B. It is a “prayer” that asks God to Save them • 1. It is where one “calls on the Name of the Lord” • 2. A request for God to be their “Personal Savior” • 3. POINT at which Salvation Occurs! • C. The “Prayer” comes is a variety of forms…. • D. SOUNDS GOOD…BUT IS THIS OF GOD??

  10. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE

  11. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • A. You WON’Tfind the “Sinners Prayer” in the BIBLE!! • 1. The term “Sinner’s Prayer” is Not Used in the Bible!

  12. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • A. You WON’Tfind the “Sinners Prayer” in the BIBLE!! • 1. The term “Sinner’s Prayer” is Not Used in the Bible! • 2. NO WHERE do we see a template or wording for a Salvation Prayer! • 3. NO WHERE do we see anyone told to: “PRAY and ask God to come into our life”! • 4. The terms and phrases “Personal Savior” or “invite Him into my heart” are not Used!

  13. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • B. You WON’Tfind anyone being Saved by a “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE!

  14. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • B. You WON’Tfind anyone being Saved by a “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE! • 1. Paul - Acts 9:1-19, 22:4-16 • Humbled & Praying - 9:9,11 • But… Sill was not cleansed of his sin!! - 22:16 • 2. Cornelius - Acts 10:1 - 11:18 • Devout man, feared God and Prayed often! - 10:1-2 • But… Still was not Saved! - 11:14

  15. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • B. You WON’Tfind anyone being Saved by a “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE! • 1. Paul - Acts 9:1-19, 22:4-16 • Humbled & Praying - 9:9,11 • But… Sill was not cleansed of his sin!! - 22:16 • 2. Cornelius - Acts 10:1 - 11:18 • Devout man, feared God and Prayed often! - 10:1-2 • But… Still was not Saved! - 11:14 • 3. NOT A SINGLE EXAMPLE of one being Saved by a “Sinner’s Prayer”!!

  16. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • C. You WON’Tfind a Sinner’s Prayer prescribed to those Wanting to be Christians!

  17. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • C. You WON’Tfind a Sinner’s Prayer prescribed to those Wanting to be Christians! • 1. Those that Crucified Christ - Acts 2:37-38 • Asked “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” • Sinner’s Prayer WAS NOT PRESCRIBED!

  18. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • C. You WON’Tfind a Sinner’s Prayer prescribed to those Wanting to be Christians! • 1. Those that Crucified Christ - Acts 2:37-38 • Asked “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” • Sinner’s Prayer WAS NOT PRESCRIBED! • 2. Ethiopian Eunuch - Acts 8:26-39 • The man inquired about salvation - vs. 36,38 • NOT TOLD: Confess Christ & PRAY Sinner’s Prayer!!

  19. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • C. You WON’Tfind a Sinner’s Prayer prescribed to those Wanting to be Christians! • 1. Those that Crucified Christ - Acts 2:37-38 • Asked “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” • Sinner’s Prayer WAS NOT PRESCRIBED! • 2. Ethiopian Eunuch - Acts 8:26-39 • The man inquired about salvation - vs. 36,38 • NOT TOLD: Confess Christ & PRAY Sinner’s Prayer!! • 3. Philippian Jailor - Acts 16:16-34 • Asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be Saved?” - vs 30 • “Pray the Sinner’s Prayer” WAS NOT the Answer!

  20. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • D. SO… • 1. If the BIBLE DOES NOT use the term “Sinner’s Prayer” or have a Format or Wording example… • 2. If there are NO EXAMPLES of ANYONE being Saved by Prayer… • 3. If a “Sinner’s Prayer” is NEVER Prescribed to the Lost… • 4. WHERE DID THE “SINNER’S PRAYER COME FROM???

  21. II. The “Sinner’s Prayer” in the BIBLE • D. SO… • 1. If the BIBLE DOES NOT use the term “Sinner’s Prayer” or have a Format or Wording example… • 2. If there are NO EXAMPLES of ANYONE being Saved by Prayer… • 3. If a “Sinner’s Prayer” is NEVER Prescribed to the Lost… • 4. WHERE DID THE “SINNER’S PRAYER COME FROM??? • D. NOT from GOD, But from MEN!

  22. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • A. The BIBLE Teaches….

  23. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • A. The BIBLE Teaches…. • 1. HEARING the Word • Romans 10:17 • 2. BELIEVING that Jesus is the Son of God • Matthew 10:32, Hebrews 11:6 • 3. REPENTING of our Sins • Acts 2:38 • 4. CONFESSING Jesus is the Son of God • Rom 10:9-10 • 5. BAPTIZED into Christ • Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38

  24. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • B. Are we sure about Baptism…

  25. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • B. Are we sure about Baptism… • 1. Paul • ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’ Acts 22:16 • 2. Cornelius • 47 "Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?“ 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.Acts 10:47-48

  26. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • B. Are we sure about Baptism… • 3. Those that Crucified Christ • "Men and brethren, what shall we do?“ 38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. - Acts 2:37-38 • 4. Ethiopian Eunuch • So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. - Acts 8:38

  27. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • B. Are we sure about Baptism… • 5. Philippian Jailor • And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. Acts 16:33

  28. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • B. Are we Really sure about Baptism…

  29. III. Salvation the BIBLE Way… • B. Are we Really sure about Baptism… • BaptismSinner’s Prayer • 1. Wash Away Sins Acts 22:16 NO!! • 2. Remission of Sin Acts 2:38 NO!! • 3. Put us IN Christ Gal 3:27NO!! • 4. Saves Us 1Pet 3:21NO!! • 5. To be Saved Mark 16:16 NO!! • 6. Born Again John 3:5 NO!!

  30. CONCLUSION… 1. One of the most commonly known teachings of Most Denominations is the “Sinner’s Prayer”. 2. We see and hear of the teaching ALL THE TIME!!

  31. CONCLUSION… • 1. One of the most commonly known teachings of Most Denominations is the “Sinner’s Prayer”. • 2. We see and hear of the teaching ALL THE TIME!! • 3. It is a FALSE DOCTINE devised by MAN! • 1. NO COMMANDS… • 2. NO EXAMPLES… • 3. NO IMPLICAIONS… • 4. The “SINNER’S PRAYER” IS NOT BIBLICAL!

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