the 3-d of salvation 1. discussion ii. sanctification: god's saving act in delivering...

THE 3-D OF SALVATION

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DISCUSSIONII. Sanctification: God's saving act in delivering (Penyucian) man fr. the power of sin by the indwelling of Christ A. The place of obedience in the process of salvation 2 extremes

A. Legalism : B. Antinomianism:- Salvation by obedience - Salvation by grace- Result: spt. Pride eg. Pharisees

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DISCUSSION C. Salvation by Grace

1. Eph. 2:8, 9: a. Saved by grace through faith (v. 8) b. Created in Cht. For Good work (v. 10) 2. Ps. 119:146 - “Save my that I may observe” (v. 134) obey Ez. 11:19, 20 Salvation Obedience Root fruit

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DISCUSSION D. The example of Jesus:

1. John 14:30 – “The prince of this world has

nothing in me”

2. DA. 123: - “There was in Him nothing that

responded to Satan's sophistry.”

- CHT's humanity was united with His divinity; He

was fitted for the conflict by the indwelling of the

H.S

- So long as we are united to Him by faith, Sin has no

more dominion over us

Illus. Bluebirds: A new song

3. Let us live in tune with God

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DISCUSSION C. Salvation by Grace 5. Obedience: A response of gratitude Ps. 116:12 - “What shall I render unto The Lord for All His Bounty to Me” cf. Ps. 103: 1 – 5 1. Forgiveness 2. Healing 3. Daily Provision

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DISCUSSION C. Salvation by Grace 5. Obedience: A response of gratitude 1. v. 13 – I will pray – worship Our time (Ex. 20:8 – 11) 2. v.14 – I will pay – Tithe and offering Our Money (Lev. 27:30)

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DISCUSSIONB. Contrast Between

Justification - Rome 3 Sanctification - Rome 6

1 God's saving activity to deliver man fr. The guilt & penalty of sin by death of CHT on the cross

- Rom. 6:23 – Wages of sin – death John 5:24, 25 – Death life

God's saving activity to deliver man fr. the power/dominance of sin by the indwelling of CHT in the heart

- Rome 6:6 – Power to enslave Illus: drug, alcohol, gambling - John 8:32 – Truth...make you free - Romans 1:16, 17 – power: “Dynamos”

2 What Christ did for us 2000 yrs ago (Past)

What Christ is doing in us now (Present

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DISCUSSIONB. Contrast Between

Justification - Rome 3 Sanctification - Rome 6

3 God reconciling us to Himself Legally (Forensic)

- New status: Saint Rom. 1:7; 1 Cor. 1:2

God reconciling us to Himself Experimentally

- New nature: New creation 2 Cor. 5:17; Ez. 36:26

4 Justification Causes Sanctification Sanctification: result of Justification

5 Christ Righteousness bestowed Christ righteousness possessed6 Christ Righteousness: imputed

Reckoned Accounted Credited- Phil. 1:8 - “Charge to my account”

Christ Righteousness imparted

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DISCUSSIONJustification - Rome 3 Sanctification - Rome 6

7 Christ coming into our lives - Rev. 3:20: I will come in

Christ dwelling in our lives- Rev. 3:20 – And Eat gr. Deipnezo Song: into my heart - Guest >< tenant

- Gal. 2:20 Rev. 3:20: I will come

8 Our title to heaven - Passport

Our fitness for heaven - visa

9 God's power of forgiveness

Turning point

Growth in holiness

State of Holiness Process

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DISCUSSIONB. Contrast BetweenJustification - Rome 3 Sanctification - Rome 6

10 Died to sin- Romans 6:2

Walk I the newness of life - Romans 6:4

11 Examples a. The publican: Lk. 18 b. Thief on the cross: Lk. 23 c. Isaiah: Isa. 6

Examples: a. Paul: Gal. 2:20 b. Enoch walk with God for 300 yrs. Gen. 5: c. Noah walked with God Gen.

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DISCUSSION C. The essence of salvation: Dependent Rel.

1. The consequence of sin - Broken Rel. 2. The result of justification - Restored Rel. 3. The result of sanctification - Maintained Rel.

Accept Christ

Resto

red

B.C. A.D.

G G

Broken(Isa. 59:2)Separated

Maintained(John 15:4)Abide in me

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DISCUSSIONHow to maintain relationship with God 1. Prayer: 1 Thes. 5:17 – Pray without ceasing Illus: Hotline: no answering machine Emergency Exit 2. Bible Study: Acts 17:10 – 11: Daily John 8:31, 32 – Continue in my word Ps. 119:9 - 11

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DISCUSSIONI. Justification B. “All men have sinned” - Rome 3:23 1. What is sin a. 1 John 3:4 - “Transgression of Law” - A state of lawlessness b. Isa. 59:2 – separation fr. God

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DISCUSSIONI. Justification B. “All men have sinned” - Rome 3:23 2. The result of sin a. Isa. 59:2 – Separtion fr. God b. Rome 6:23 – Death (The 2nd death) Illus: sin = Quagmire (Quicksand)

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DISCUSSIONNote:

Eve Achan David

Gen. 3:6 Joshua 7:21 2 Sam. 11:2 - 4

1st 2nd 3rd

4th

SawDesireTookAte

SawCoveted

TookHidden

SawInquired

TookLay

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DISCUSSIONNote 1:

The meaning of Justification 1. Saved from the penalty of sin by the

death of Christ

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DISCUSSIONNote 1:

Result of Justification: a. New status: we are legally declined

righteous John 5:24, 25 – Have passed fr. death to life

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DISCUSSION*When does eternal life begin?

1. John 5:24, 25 2. 1 Tim. 6:12 3. John 3:36 4. 1 John 3:14, 15

DA. 331: “As through Jesus we enter into rest, heaven begins here. We respond to His invitation, Come, learn of Me, and in thus coming we begin the life eternal.”* 1st death = Sleep (50x)

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Note 2: * BC – Before we accepted Christ

- Our status – Condemned criminal - Guilty criminal under the capital sentence awaiting to be executed

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Note 2: * AC – After we accept Christ

- Our status changed – Acquitted - Criminal → Saint - Eternal life starts “Quality” - “Quantity” -EG. The Publican: Lk. 18:9 – 14 The thief on the cross: Lk. 23:43 Illus: Dr. Subandrio 20

DISCUSSIONNote 3:

Result of Justification: b. The new nature: we are made

Righteous 1. Paul: a new creation -2 Cor. 5:17 2. Paul: transformed - Rom. 12:1 - 3 gr. Metamorphosis Worm → butterfly

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DISCUSSION 3. Ezekiel - A new heart - Ez. 36:26

4. Peter – Partakers of divine Nature – 2 Peter 1:4 5. Jesus: New Birth – John 3:5Ed. 126: The creative energy that called the worlds into existence is in the word of God. This word imparts power; it begets life. Every command is a promise; accepted by the will, received into the soul, it brings with it the life of the Infinite One. It transforms the nature and re-creates the soul in the image of God. eg. Saul → Paul

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DISCUSSIONNote:

Before Christ After Christ

6 HopelessJer. 13:23

Illus. Quicksand

Assured2 Tim. 4:6 - 8

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CONCLUSION: Philemon: Paul – Onesimus

Samuel: Abigail- Nabal John 1:29 LS. Yesus Telah Bayar Hutang Dosaku

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God's promise: 1. 1 John 1:9 - Confess 2. Pro. 28:13 – Forsake Illus. David: Ps. 51 Prodigal son: Lk. 15 Isa. 1:8 Isa. 43:25Note: Restitution: Ex.22:1 Ez. 33:14 Zacheus

Forgiveness

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DISCUSSIONII. The lives of the NT believers (2)

B. The conviction to return 1. Attitudes and actions led the

prodigal to decide to return home 2. Principle of revival and reformation

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CONCLUSION: 2. Dwell more on this idea of working out

your own salvation with “fear and trembling.”

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CONCLUSION: 3. Forgiveness precede reformation

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