Plan of Salvation 2

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First Things First The Meaning of Salvation

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Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Psalm 51:5 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 When we are born, we are born separated from God. All are sinners. We have no power on our own whereby we can reach God. Yet, if we continue in sin, all we have to look forward to is death.

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Even though we could not reach God, He could reach us. He provided a ladder in order for us to reach Him.

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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 That ladder came in the form of a cross. The cross reached across the void that separated us from God and allowed us to reach Him.

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But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. John 1:12 In order to take advantage of the cross, we have to believe Him and receive Him into our hearts.

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And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Colossians 1:20 As this passage of scripture shows, the cross brought peace between us and God.

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The Sinner’s Prayer Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner. Please forgive me and come in and be the Lord of my life. You are God. I want to belong to you. Thank you! …whoso confesseth and forsaketh them (sins) shall have mercy. Proverbs 28:13 In order to receive Him, we have to ask Him into our heart. We have to confess our sin. You can pray a prayer like the one above. But remember, it comes down to the sincerity of the heart, not the correctness of the words.

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Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of SINS THAT ARE PAST, through the forbearance of God. Romans 3:25 This passage points out that God has satisfied His Own anger over our sin. He has paid for it Himself. There is therefore no reason for us to remain separated from Him any longer.

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Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of SINS THAT ARE PAST, through the forbearance of God. Romans 3:25 This passage also points out that He has forgiven us for the 'sins that are past.' But what about any sins I commit in the future? God actually provides a means whereby we can live free from sin.

The Next Step: 

The Next Step Crucifying the Flesh

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Wrong Right Though you are now saved, there is a war going on inside of you. You want to do right because you know Jesus would like this. But there is still a desire, a pull, toward that which is sin. The Conflict

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For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Romans 7:18, 19 The Conflict Paul writes about this inner conflict that goes on within the new Christian. It is clear that your soul feels as if it is at war!

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For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Galatians 5:17 The Conflict Another passage that talks about what is going on inside of you is found here in Galatians. It talks about the pull, or lust, of the flesh as it works against the move of the Spirit in our lives.

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Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 3, 7 The Need for a Second Work This passage points out three things we need to remember.

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First, notice that Paul is writing to Christians. He calls the readers 'brethren.' Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 3, 7 The Need for a Second Work

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Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 3, 7 The Need for a Second Work Next, Paul tells these brethren that they need something else. They need 'sanctification.'

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Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 3, 7 The Need for a Second Work Last, Paul shows that 'holiness' is required of the Christian. This type of living is made possible when the 'desire to sin' is killed.

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dearly beloved Having therefore these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 The Need for a Second Work Another passage that points out the need for sanctification, which removes the desire to sin, is found here. In this passage, Paul is again writing to Christians because he calls them 'dearly beloved.'

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Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 The Need for a Second Work dearly beloved cleanse ourselves Then he tells them that as Christians we need a second experience with God. We need to 'cleanse ourselves.'

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Wrong Right O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord…. Romans 8:24, 25a The Answer Romans asks the question of how to deal with this problem. Then it tells us how to deal with it. We must go back to 'Jesus Christ our Lord.' Jesus takes away the desire to sin.

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Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. Hebrews 13:12, 13 The Answer Hebrews 13 shows again that we must go to Christ for the cleansing that comes with sanctification. All we have to do is ask.

Never Alone: 

Never Alone …the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38

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Jesus said in Matthew 28:20 '…I am with you alway(s), even unto the end of the world.' Jesus gave this promise, and then immediately ascended into heaven. Here He is telling the disciples He will never leave them, and then He leaves them!

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John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. Jesus had already prepared for this situation. He told them beforehand that He would send the Holy Ghost, Who would lead them into the knowledge of Spiritual things.

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Jesus knew that after His ascension into heaven, His Presence in this world would be strictly Spiritual. But the church did not have the ability to see the things of the Spirit. Therefore, Jesus sent the Holy Ghost to fulfill John 16:13 and help the disciples to see the things of the Spirit. It takes the baptism of the Holy Ghost to see Jesus in His Spirit.

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Of equal importance to being able to see the things of the Spirit was doing the will of God on the earth. Even though Jesus appeared to the disciples after His resurrection for several days explaining the scriptures as they applied to Him, according to John 21:3 they were not yet ready to begin the work assigned to them. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.

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But as He was about to ascend up into heaven, He told them specifically in Acts 1:4 to …wait for the promise of the Father, which, …ye have heard of me.

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In Mark 16:17, He told them they would 'speak with new tongues.' Isaiah 28:11 says, 'For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.'

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In order to fulfill the commission to 'go into all the world and preach the Gospel,' we must receive the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

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Acts 8:17 says, 'Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.' Acts 10:44 says, 'While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.' These two verses indicate that there is no one method by which we can obtain the Holy Ghost. In Acts 1:14, the church was gathered together in prayer to wait for the Holy Ghost. Later disciples would no longer have to wait, but it does seem that the Day of Pentecost illustrates the need to come before God for this experience. We can receive this blessing by asking. If we are with other believers as we seek for the Holy Ghost, they can lay hands on you and pray, though you can receive the Holy Ghost as you pray alone at home.

What Next: 

What Next Where do I go from here?

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In order to help you grow in the Lord, there are a few things you should do to open the door for God to continue to work in your life. Only God could save you, and only God can keep you. But it is also possible to close the door and resist Him. In order to open the door for more opportunities for growth in the Spirit, you should…

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Study God’s Word Second Timothy 2:15 says, 'Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.' Reading the Word opens the door of communication between you and God. He speaks to us through His Word and reveals more of Himself to us.

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Attend Church Hebrews 10:25 says, 'Not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together….' You should attend church. In church you gain the support of other believers. You are also a support to them, even though you are still young in the Lord. Church is also a good place to go and worship God with other believers. Avoid the tendency to jump from one church to another. This will cause you to be unstable. Committing to a local body will enable you to connect with others in relationships that will facilitate the growth you need.

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Pray First Thessalonians 5:17 says, 'Pray without ceasing.' This verse points out that we should always be in prayer. It demonstrates is that we can pray anywhere, anytime. Of course, it is sometimes important to find a quiet place where you and the Lord can be alone. But you should always find time for prayer.

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Witness to others of what you have experienced. Acts 1:8 says, 'Ye shall receive Power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me….' Witnessing will help others see the miracle that has happened in you. It will also help you to get stronger. Avoid trying to be a theologian. Quoting scripture is good. But your primary responsibility is not quoting one hundred verses. A witness tells what he or she has seen or experienced. Focus on what God has done for you, and you will grow in the Lord. Also, others will sense the passion of your heart and be more eager to meet Christ. Witness

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These steps will help you in your walk in Jesus Christ. Please let us know of your decision to follow Jesus. You can contact us at any of the methods listed on our homepage. We would love to hear from you. May God bless you!