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Conversion To Christ

“we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Knowing , therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men.” ( 2 Cor. 5:10 )

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Conversion To Christ

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  1. “we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men.” (2 Cor. 5:10) “when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Thess. 1:7-8)

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  3. What is Conversion? Conversion To Christ

  4. What is Conversion? • Not a foreign idea to most – essentially “to change” • We speak of “converting” a garage into a room for a different use. • “Conversion” vehicles have been transformed so they can serve a specific purpose. Conversion To Christ

  5. What is Conversion? • Not a foreign idea to most – essentially “to change” • "To turn to, to cause to turn” Thayer • "to turn, to change" Kittel • “To turn, To transform, to change” Webster Conversion To Christ

  6. What is Conversion? • Not a foreign idea to most – essentially “to change” • Conversion is the process by which sinners are transformed into children of God and made fit for citizenship in the kingdom of Christ. “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt 18:3) “For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.” (1 Thess. 1:9-10). Conversion To Christ

  7. What is Conversion? • Not a foreign idea to most – essentially “to change” • Conversion is the process by which sinners are transformed into children of God and made fit for citizenship in the kingdom of Christ. • Conversion is something essential if you want to be saved. “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19) “let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:20) Conversion To Christ

  8. How is conversion accomplished? • Some say through a direct operation of the Holy Spirit. • Others point to an emotional experience. • Some say God spoke to them directly. Conversion To Christ

  9. How is conversion accomplished? • There is a Divine law that effects conversion. “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple” (Ps. 19:7) Conversion To Christ

  10. How is conversion accomplished? • There is a Divine law that effects conversion. • The inward man – our heart or soul – is what must be changed. “and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.” (Acts 15:9) “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth” (1 Pet. 1:22) “let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:20) Conversion To Christ

  11. How is conversion accomplished? • There is a Divine law that effects conversion. • The inward man – our heart or soul – is what must be changed. • The Gospel is God’s means to change the heart of sinners into that of a saint. Conversion To Christ

  12. How is conversion accomplished? • There is a Divine law that effects conversion. • The inward man – our heart or soul – is what must be changed. • The Gospel is God’s means to change the heart of sinners into that of a saint. • It has the power to convict the heart of sin. “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Heb 4:12) Conversion To Christ

  13. How is conversion accomplished? • There is a Divine law that effects conversion. • The inward man – our heart or soul – is what must be changed. • The Gospel is God’s means to change the heart of sinners into that of a saint. • It has the power to convict the heart of sin. • It has the power to purge the heart of the consciousness of sin. (Heb 10) 16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them,” 17 then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” 18 Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin. Conversion To Christ

  14. How is conversion accomplished? • There is a Divine law that effects conversion. • The inward man – our heart or soul – is what must be changed. • The Gospel is God’s means to change the heart of sinners into that of a saint. • It has the power to convict the heart of sin. • It has the power to purge the heart of the consciousness of sin. (Heb 10) 19Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Conversion To Christ

  15. How is conversion accomplished? • There is a Divine law that effects conversion. • The inward man – our heart or soul – is what must be changed. • The Gospel is God’s means to change the heart of sinners into that of a saint. • It has the power to convict the heart of sin. • It has the power to purge the heart of the consciousness of sin. • It has the power to transform the heart to serve Christ. “But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” (Rom. 6:17-18) Conversion To Christ

  16. How Does The Gospel Change The Heart? Conversion To Christ

  17. How Does The Gospel Change The Heart? • The heart is changed by faith. “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.” Eph. 1:11-13 Conversion To Christ

  18. How Does The Gospel Change The Heart? • The heart is changed by faith. • The heart is changed by repentance. “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19) “I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.” (Acts 26:1920) Conversion To Christ

  19. How Does The Gospel Change The Heart? • The heart is changed by faith. • The heart is changed by repentance. • The heart is changed by baptism. Conversion To Christ

  20. How Does The Gospel Change The Heart? • The heart is changed by faith. • The heart is changed by repentance. • The heart is changed by baptism. • The Gospel reveals the necessity of baptism and qualifies its candidates. • “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” Mk. 16:15, 16 • “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Gal. 3:26, 27 Conversion To Christ

  21. How Does The Gospel Change The Heart? • The heart is changed by faith. • The heart is changed by repentance. • The heart is changed by baptism. • The Gospel reveals the necessity of baptism and qualifies its candidates. • It reveals the purpose of baptism – cleansing in the blood of Christ. • “from Jesus Christ… who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood.” Rev. 1:5 • “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 Conversion To Christ

  22. How Does The Gospel Change The Heart? • The heart is changed by faith. • The heart is changed by repentance. • The heart is changed by baptism. • The Gospel reveals the necessity of baptism and qualifies its candidates. • It reveals the purpose of baptism – cleansing in the blood of Christ. • It reveals the effect of baptism – forgiveness and a clear conscience. “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38) “Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” 1 Pt. 3:21 “how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? (Heb. 9:14) Conversion To Christ

  23. Have You Been Converted? • Conversion is accomplished when our hearts are changed by the Gospel of Christ. • The message of the Gospel produces faith and leads us to repent and be baptized. • Through this process we receive forgiveness and a clear conscience as our sins are washed away by the blood of Christ. Conversion To Christ

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