The Gift of Salvation:
God’s Work and Our Response
FBHC 1/26/25
Today’s Question: Who is responsible for getting me to Heaven? God or me?
Wesleyan-Arminian Doctrine of Free Will: God salvation by drawing us to Himself. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross the work of salvation. We must to accept/reject His offer.
#1 God’s Free Gift: Salvation
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God
Grace: God’s undeserved (Ps 103:10)
Faith: Trusting that God who He says He is (Heb 11:6), what He says He has accomplished (2 Cor 5:21) and in obedience to what He calls us to do. (Jas 2:17)”
Ephesians 2:9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Grace and even our ability to have is a gift from God we cannot earn!
Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Good works are the of our salvation, not the by which we are saved
#2 Our Response
God has done His part, now it’s time to !
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Background: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
Isaiah 5:20
God wants all believers to live a Holy Life of moral through the enablement of the Holy Spirit.
God’s Will Is That We a Holy Life
1 Thes 4:3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification
Sanctification “Hagiasmos” (ἁγιασμός): = The process of holy (Strong’s), the work of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life, moving them toward greater likeness to God’s holiness and character. (Expositor’s Bible Commentary)
Romans 6:19
To be “Holy/Sanctified” simply means to be “Set” – Romans 12:2
What does living a Holy Life look like??
#1 A Holy Life Lets God Make The
1 Thes 4:3b …That you abstain from sexual immorality
Abstain = “Apechomai” (ἀπέχομαι) means “STAY AWAY” from it. it.
Sexual Immorality = “Pornea” (πορνεία) = sexual activity that is before or outside the bounds of a heterosexual marital covenant
Is it a good thing to have fire in your house? The answer depends upon and
Jeremiah 29:11
#2 A Holy Life Honors Our Own
1 Thes 4:4 that each one of you know (Should Know = NIV) how to control his own body in holiness and honor,
1 Cor 6:18
Honor = “timē” (τιμή) , Consider Precious, “Giving something its proper worth”
God doesn’t call us to sexual purity because sexuality is . He calls us to purity because we are more than sexual objects! We are ! When we act outside the bounds of God’s design for sexuality, we fail to recognize our OWN value.
1 Cor 6:19-20
1 Thes 4:5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God;
We honor God with our bodies because why… Because we God!
Who we , Changes How we !
Your and your reflect your – David Daniels
James 1:22
#3 A Holy Life Honors
1 Thes 6a that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter… (sexual purity)
Transgress = “Pleonekteo” “take of, defraud specifically in the area of selfish gain, greed”
Philippians 2:3-4
1 Thes 4:6b …because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. 7 For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.
Avenger: “ekdikos” = Someone who enacts , specifically someone who wrongdoing
Why would God punish? Isn’t he a LOVING God?
Proverbs 3:12
#4 A Holy Life Is and
1 Thes 4:8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
1 Thes 4:8b …who gives his Holy Spirit to you
Romans 8:13
Galatians 5:16: “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
4 Responses
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God wants all believers to live a Holy Life of moralthrough the enablement of the Holy Spirit.
Membership:
Week 5
Forgiving Sinning Members
What if a member sins?
#1 for the sinning member
1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.
Sins that “Do Not Lead To Death” are acts of sin in the believers life that do not them or them from the family/body = “death”
#2 the sinning member
Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
This must be done in
Ephesians 4:15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ
#3 the sinner
1 Corinthians 5:2 …Let him who has done this be removed from among you. 5 you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
#4 to love one another.
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
Healthy Church Conference 2024
“Finding God’s Will”
Aug 23rd, 2024
If we are going to fulfill our designed , we must understand who we were designed to and what we were created to !
Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
What is the will of God?
Sovereign Will: Isaiah 46:9-10
Moral Will: Micah 6:8
Permissive Will: Romans 1:24
Directive Will Acts 16:6-7
Hidden Will: Deuteronomy 29:29
Providential Will: Romans 8:28
Conditional Will: 2 Chronicles 7:14
How do I test and learn what the will of God is for my life?
#1 WALK IN THE
Psa 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
God’s Will = God’s Word
We want to do something for God, when what He actually wants is our !
It ain’t those parts of the Bible that I understand that bother me, it is the parts that I understand – Mark Twain.
#2 WALK IN THE
Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives (NIV)
The Holy Spirit’s job is to remind us of . He will not lead us in a path apart from God’s Word. John 14:26
#3 WALK IN
Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
#4 WALK IN
Proverbs 19:20-21 Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
#5 WALK IN
Philippians 4:6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
We often overcomplicate God’s , and underestimate God’s
Misused Techniques For Finding God’s Will:
FOLLOWING A SENSE OF
Scripture tells us to “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1) While wicked people may say “peace and safety”, destruction will come to them. (1 Thessalonians 5:3) Jonah ran away from God’s will and slept soundly. (Jonah 1:3) Jesus submitted to the will of His Father yet sweat drops of blood. (Luke 22:44) Spiritual Sounding Phrases: “There’s no peace like knowing that you’re in the center of God’s will” or “You’re never safer than when you’re in the center of God’s will”.
Following God’s will for your life may not bring earthly . It may lead you to a .
SETTING OUT A
Gideon knew what God was asking him to do. (Judges 6:14) Gideon laid out the fleece asking for a guarantee that what God was asking him to do would succeed. (Judges 6:17, 36, 39)
All stories in Scripture are not , telling us how we should act. Some passages are , detailing events as they actually happened. Understanding the difference will help you apply Scripture wisely in your life.
WALKING THROUGH
Jonah ran from God and “found a ship going to Tarshish”. (Jonah 1:3) Samson broke God’s commands and found Delilah (1 Samuel 28:6-7) The prodigal son requested his inheritance and found the means for a wicked life. (Luke 15:11-13)
Satan will always ensure there is an open door ready to lead you away from what scripture has commanded you to do.
IF GOD’S WORD ISN’T SPECIFIC, MAKE DECISIONS ACCORDING TO
Which naturally implies…
WISE DECISION MAKING BEGINS BY BEING A OF GOD’S WORD Psalm 119:11, Psalm 1:2, 2 Timothy 2:15
WHAT COLLEGE SHOULD I ATTEND?
Am I able to afford it? Luke 14:28
Does the school offer me the best chance to grow spiritually, physically, and educationally? Proverbs 4:7
Does the school offer the best education I can receive? Proverbs 16:16
Does the school give me the chance to be involved in the ministries I’m interested in? Colossians 3:23
What do alumni say about the school? Proverbs 12:15
WHO SHOULD I MARRY?
Are they a Believer? 2 Corinthians 6:14
How were they raised? (Upbringing greatly determines marital expectations) Proverbs 22:6
How do they treat their family? (That’s how you’ll be treated) Ephesians 6:2
What do our parents say? Proverbs 1:8
What do mature adults in their life say? Proverbs 11:14
SHOULD I MAKE THIS PURCHASE?
Can I afford it? Proverbs 21:20
Will it hinder me from generously giving? 2 Corinthians 9:7
Does it have a strong chance of controlling my life? 1 Corinthians 6:12
Will it benefit my overall goals or hinder them? Proverbs 16:3
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Membership:
Week 3
Believe, Belong, Become
1 John 3:1
“What actions could ever cause you to your child?”
Jesus calls himself our . We are his .
Common Church Membership Model: Believe, Become, Belong.
Scripture teaches a separate path: 1 Corinthians 6:19
– Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?
– You are not your own; you were bought at a price.
– Therefore honour God with your bodies.
1 Timothy 4:10, Romans 5:8, John 8:10
#1 . Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9
Your is the launching pad of your marriage relationship. is the launching pad of your faith in Jesus!
We are called to believe Jesus, not just Jesus. James 2:19
Eph 2:8, John 15:26
#2 ! Psalm 100:3, Romans 8:15, John 8:31-34
Greek: “pas ho poiōn ho hamartia doulos ho hamartia”. = Literal: “Everyone who practicing sin is a slave of sin.”
You have been CHOSEN, you can BELONG, but you can reject God’s grace. Hebrews 10:26
Jesus is NOT LOOKING for a reason to get rid of you!!
“If Jesus you in Hell, you would already be there. He has done He can do to keep you from Hell” – Dr. Phil Brown
1 John 2:1, John 8:12, 1 John 2:3-5, Galatians 4:4-7
#3 . Romans 8:29, 1 Peter 1:16, Romans 8:16-17
We are human , not human
You can come as you , but Jesus loves you too much to leave you like you
Church Membership
Week 1
8/3/24
Scripture utilizes a / Metaphor to describe our relationship with one another. 1 Cor 12:12
What does it mean to be a “member”?
Member (n.) “body part or organ, an integral part of a body having a distinct ” (in plural, “the body”). Ephesians 1:22
1 Cor 12:13
Which form of baptism is being referred to in Titus 3:5? Salvation or Water Baptism?
Who can become a member? =
1 Cor 12:15-23
In the body of Christ, matters!
1 Cor 12:24-26
Ephesians 4:15
God cares deeply that his “body” does not face or separation! – Proverbs 6:19
1 Cor 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
What are the benefits of being a member?
We are and for by God Himself – Ephesians 5:29
John 13:34-35
It’s not our dress or our bible knowledge that will influence the world, but rather our for each other!
Acts 2:44-47, Romans 12:5
If I become a member of the body of Christ through Salvation, why do we need to “join” an organization?
#1 We are created in God’s . John 17:22-24, Gen 1:26
#2 We are designed to live in committed . Gen 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
1 John 3:16
#3 We are not called to just be acquaintances, we are called to become part of a . Romans 12:10, Ephesians 2:19
#4 The Church best facilitates the “One Of the Bible” (Link)
The primary activity of the church was one-anothering one another. – Andy Stanley
- together. Hebrews 10:25
- each other. Colossians 3:16
- each other in singing. Col 3:16
What does the Bible require for membership in a local church?
Faith in and water Acts 2:41
Acts 15:1-35
The leaders of the Jerusalem church were determined not to burden the new Gentile believers with requirements. Acts 15:28-29
Important: The requirements listed in Acts 15:28-29 are the requirements the leadership of the church in Jerusalem placed on Gentile Christians. They were not and are not required for salvation. They were concessions made to maintain Harmony so the Jewish Christians—who still followed the Mosaic law—could feel comfortable in Christian community with Gentile believers.
Hebrews 13:17
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Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
Frankfort Bible Holiness Church
7/14/2024
Spiritual Myth: “Forgive and !”
Forgiveness is NOT
Loss. – Hebrews 10:16
Acting Like it doesn’t . – Romans 6:23
sin. – Matthew 18:15
sin. – Ephesians 4:15
Waiting for an . Matthew 6:15
Ceasing To Feel The . – Genesis 45:1-2
A one-time . – Matthew 18:21
Neglecting . – Isaiah 1:17, Amos 5:15
. – Proverbs 26:25, Matthew 10:16
Guaranteed . – Romans 12:18
Biblical Forgiveness:
Embraces your God-Given – Gen 45:1-2
Calls What It Is – Gen 45:3-4
Empowers . – Gen 45:5
Sees Perspective. – Gen 45:6-8
Lets It . – Gen 45:9
Does To Those Who Have Sinned Against You. – Gen 45:10-13
Love does not or hatefully towards those who have sinned against us.
Matt 5:44, 1 Jn 3:15, Rom 17:20
Allows God to Relationships – Gen 45:14-15, Romans 12:18
Lets God Sit On His Own – Gen 50:17-21, Romans 12:19
God put a plan in place to save . – Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:4, 1 John 1:9
Biblical Forgiveness removes the wrath of my own , remembers the that has been given to us; and to the authority and wisdom of God to work the situation out in His timing and for His purposes
When you think about suffering, what comes to mind? Do you envision bedraggled children with distended stomachs, a hospital patient hooked up to life-sustaining medical equipment, or a courageous veteran dealing with the aftermath of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Adversity seems to be a common denominator to human existence, but what does the Bible have to say about suffering?
Jesus spoke to His disciples about suffering. One of the most well-known verses reads, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24 ESV). The Greek word for cross in this verse is staurós. It refers to the crossbeam which the lowest criminals carried as they trudged toward their execution. The cross symbolized degradation and indescribable pain as well as sacrifice.
While the invitation to eternal life is free, it comes at a price–certain suffering.