Bibles Net. Com - More on God's Salvation
As a diligent student of the Bible, you will want to make sure the Bible really says what each study on this site or any site says. Always remember to prove all things with God's word - as the Bereans did, according to Acts 17:11. They "received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so."
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Able to Save by J. C. Ryle click here
A Bad Heart by J. C. Ryle click here
Advice for Seekers by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
A Caution to Stir up to Watch Against Sin by John Bunyan click here
All of Grace by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
A Map Showing the Order & Causes of Salvation & Damnation by John Bunyan click here
...And the World's God, in whom there is No Truth by George Fox click here
Are You Looking (Looking unto Jesus) by J. C. Ryle click here
Around the Wicket Gate by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Awake, Thou That Sleepest by John Wesley click here
Beginning Right by R. A. Torrey click here
Better Than The Angels by Rosco Brong click here
(Better than the Angels, The Only Begotten Son, Flesh & Bones, The Way of Salvation, What's the Good News? The Door of Faith, Forgiveness of Sins, Learn of Me, God Makes Known a Mystery, Saved by His Life, Saved to the Uttermost, Freedom in Christ, Peace in Christ, Dimensions of Love, Whatsoever He says, My Yoke is Easy-My Burden is Light, From Glory to Glory, Holding the Word of Life)
Calvary by J. C. Ryle click here
Christ Died for the UnGodly by Horatius Bonar click here
Christ - Our Life by Ruth Paxson click here
Christian Fellowship the Church Member's Guide by John Angell James click here
Christ's First and Last Subject (repentance) by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Clothed With The Spirit by Smith Wigglesworth click here
Compel Them To Come In by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Concerning Faith by George Fox click here
Conditions of Being Saved by Charles G. Finney click here
Conversion by J. C. Ryle click here
Directions For Young Christians by Richard Baxter click here
Do You Believe by J. C. Ryle click here
Evangelism 101 Laying The Foundation by Matt Waymeyer click here
Ever Increasing Faith by Smith Wigglesworth click here
(Have Faith in God, Deliverance to the Captives, The Power of the Name, Wilt Thou be made Whole?, I Am the Lord that Healeth Thee, Himself took our Infirmities, Our Risen Christ, Righteousness, The Words of This Life, Life in the Spirit, What It Means to be Full of the Spirit, The Bible Evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, Concerning Spiritual Gifts, The Word of Knowledge & Faith, Gifts of Healing & Miracles, The Gift of Prophecy, The Discerning of Spirits, The Gifts of Tongues)
Except Ye Repent by H. A. Ironside click here
Faith That Prevails by Smith Wigglesworth click here
(God Given Faith, Like Precious Faith, Spiritual Power, Paul's Pentecost, Ye Shall Receive Power, Keeping the Vision, Present-Time Blessings)
Faith Checkbook by Charles H Spurgeon click here
Faith - What it is and What it Leads To by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Faith and Repentance Inseparable by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Few Saved by J. C. Ryle click here
Follow the Lamb by Horatius Bonar click here
For Whom did Christ Die? by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Free Salvation by J. C. Ryle click here
From Grace To Glory Or Born Again by Octavius Winslow click here
God's Way of Peace by Horatius Bonar click here
God's Goodness Leading to Repentance by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
God's Way of Holiness by Horatius Bonar click here
Gospel Treasures by J. C. Ryle click here
Have You Peace by J. C. Ryle click here
Help Heavenward by Octavius Winslow click here
How Do You Know If You Are A Real Christian by Jonathan Edwards click here
How to Work for Christ Volume 1 Personal Work by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Importance & Advantages of Personal Work, The Conditions of Success, Where to do Personal Work, How to Begin, How to Deal with those who Realize their Need of a Savior & Really Desire to be Saved, How to Deal with those who have Little or No Concern about their Souls, How to Deal with those who have Difficulties, How to Deal with those who Entertain False Hopes, How to Deal with those who Lack Assurance, How to Deal with Backsliders, How to Deal with Professed Skeptics & Infidels, How to Deal with those who Wish to put Off a Decision until Some Other Time, How to Deal with the Deluded, How to Deal with Christians who Need Counsel, Rebuke, Encouragement or Comfort, Some Hints & Suggestions for Personal Work)
How to Work for Christ Volume 2 Methods of Christian Walk by R. A. Torrey click here
(House to House Visitation, Cottage Meetings, The Church Prayer Meeting, Use of Tracts, Open-Air Meetings, Tent Work, Organizing & Conducting a Gospel Mission, Meetings in Jails, Hospitals, Poor Houses, Revival Meetings, The After Meeting, Children's Meetings, Advertising the Meetings, Conduct of Funerals, etc.)
How to Work for Christ Volume 3 Preaching & Teaching the Word of God
by R. A. Torrey click here
(How to Prepare a Sermon, Preparation & Delivery of Bible Readings, Illustrations & Their Use, Teaching the Bible, Textual Sermons in Outline, Topical Sermons in Outline, Expository Sermons & Bible Readings in Outline)
How Shall I Go To God by Horatius Bonar click here
If Any Man thirst... by J. C. Ryle click here
Immeasurable Love by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Infallible Word by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Is Conversion Necessary by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Instructions For The Ignorant by John Bunyan click here
JUSTIFICATION by Leon O. Poole click here
Law and Grace by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Life On The Highest Plane - Volume 1 - The Person & Work of Christ
by Ruth Paxson click here
(1. Human Life on Three Planes, 2. God's First Man - The First Adam, 3. Life on the Lowest Plane - The Entrance of SinInto Man, 4. Life on the Lowest Plane - The Rule of Sin Over Man, 5. Satan & God in Conflict, 6. False & Futile Attempts for Salvation, 7. The Chasm Bridged, 8. God's Second Man - The Last Adam, 9. Four Spans in the Bridge of Salvation - Incarnation 10. Four Spans in the Bridge of Salvation-Crucifixion, 11. Four Spans in the Bridge of Salvation - Resurrection, 12. Four Spans in the Bridge of Salvation - Ascension and Exaltation 13. The Crowning Work of Jesus Christ in Salvation)
Life On The Highest Pane - Volume 2 - The Relation Between Christ & the Christian
by Ruth Paxson click here
(14. Grace Triumphant Over Sin, 15. Christ Our Saviour - The Bridge Crossed, 16. Christ Our Head - A New Creation Formed, 17. Christ Our Lord - A New Sovereign in a New Sphere, 18. Christ Our Life - A Perfect Oneness Effected, 19. Christ Our Sanctification - A People For His Possession and Use, 20. Christ Our Captain and Conqueror - Conflict and Conquest, 21. Life on the Highest Plane, 22. Carnal or Spiritual, 23. The Christian's Choice - Self or Christ?
Life On The Highest Plane - Volume 3 - The Believer's Response to the Holy Spirit's Inworking by Ruth Paxson click here
(24. The Spirit-filled Life, 25. The Prerequisite to Fullness — Cleansing, 26. The Believer's Part in Becoming Spirit-filled — Yielding, 27. The Believer's Part in Becoming Spirit-filled — Faith,
28. The Believer's Part in Becoming Spirit-filled — Obedience, 29. The Believer's Part in Becoming Spirit-filled — Bible Study, 30. The Believer's Part in Becoming Spirit-filled — Prayer, 31. The Works of the Spiritual Man, 32. The Relationships of the Spiritual Man, 33. The Hope of the Spiritual Man, 34. The Story of Salvation Told in Five Chapters)
Letters To A New Convert by Jonathan Edwards click here
Living Faith by Smith Wigglesworth click here
Man's Ruin - God's Redemption by L. R. Shelton click here
Marks of a True Conversion by George Whitefield click here
Marks of the New Birth by John Wesley click here
Mercy by Leon O. Poole click here
Morning and Evening Devotional by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
New Birth by John Wesley click here
No Condemnation In Christ Jesus by Octavius Winslow click here
Not Saved by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
Old Things by Leon O. Poole click here
On Keeping the Heart by John Flavel click here
Only One Way by J. C. Ryle click here
On the Fall of Man - Genesis 3:19 by John Wesley click here
On Working Out Own Salvation - Philippians 2:12-13 by John Wesley click here
Our Daily Walk by F. B. Meyers click here
Our God by Octavius Winslow click here
(The God of Love, The God of Hope, The God of Patience, The God of Comfrot, The God of Bethel, The God of Grace, The God of Holiness, The God of Peace, The God of Light, This God is our God)
Pardon For The Greatest Sinners by Jonathan Edwards click here
Pressing Into The Kingdom Of God by Jonathan Edwards click here
Principles of Biblical Interpretation by R. A. Torrey click here
Regeneration by J. C. Ryle click here
Regeneration 1 by J. C. Ryle click here
Regeneration 2 by J. C. Ryle click here
Regeneration 3 by J. C. Ryle click here
Salvation By Faith Ephesians 2:8 by John Wesley click here
Scripture Way of Salvation - Ephesians 2:8 by John Wesley click here
Seek Ye First by Leon O. Poole click here
Self-Denial - Luke 9:23 by John Wesley click here
Self Righteousness by J. C. Ryle click here
“Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican"
Sonship by Smith Wigglesworth click here
Soul Heights and Soul Depths by Octavius Winslow click here
(Soul Depths, Prayer Out of Soul Depths, Contrition and Confession. Forgiveness and Fear, Waiting and Watching, Watching for the Morning, Hoping in the Lord, Final and Full Redemption,Soul Heights)
Story Of Kingdom Explanation Of Bible by Jonathan Gibson click here
The Almost Christian by George Whitefield click here
The Almost Christian by John Wesley click here
The Anxious Inquirer After Salvation Directed & Encouraged by John A. James click here
The Chief Of Sinners Saved by Stephen Charnock click here
The Christians Pathway or "Upward & Onward" by John MacDuff click here
The Compassion of Christ to Weak Believers by Samuel Davies click here
The Conversion of Zaccheus by George Whitefield click here
The Danger of Luke Warmness in Religion by Samuel Davies click here
The Day of Golden Opportunity by R. A. Torrey click here
(Because the Lord Jesus Brings Peace to the Tormenting Conscience, Because Jesus Christ Brings Inexpressible & Glorious Joy to Those Who Accept Him, Because Jesus Christ Brings Deliverance from the Power of Sin, Because Jesus Christ Brings Beauty of Character, Because Jesus Christ Fills Our Lives with Highest Usefulness, Because the Sooner We Come to Christ, the Fuller and Richer Will Be Our Eternity, Because if We Do Not Come to Jesus Christ Today We May Never Come At All)
The Duty of Searching the Scriptures by George Whitefield click here
The Foot Of The Cross by Octavius Winslow click here
(Neamess to the Cross, A Sight of Sin & a Sight of Jesus, Faith at the Foot of the Cross, Love at the Foot of the Cross, Prayer at the Foot of the Cross, Forgiveness of Sin at the Foot of the Cross, The Conviction of Truth Beneath the Cross, A life-look at the Foot of the Cross, Bearing the Cross, The Solitude of the Cross, The Believer Crucified, The Repose of the Cross, The Cross of Christ the Christian's Weapon, Christ Crucified the Center of Christian Union)
The Fruits of Converting Grace in the Salvation of Sinners by Stephen Charnock click here
The Fullness Of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
Fully After The Lord by Steve Flinchum click here
The Glory Of The Redeemer by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Redeemer, the Revelation of the Father's Glory, The Typical Glory of the Redeemer, The Prophetical Glory of the Redeemer, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Humiliation, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Resurrection, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Ascension & Exaltation, The Glory of the Redeemer in His People, The Holy Spirit Glorifying the Redeemer, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Second Coming)
The Holy Spirit, An Experimental & Practical View by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Soul Before Conversion, The Soul After Conversion, The Believer a Temple, The Necessity & the Nature of True Holiness, The Believer an Epistle, Jesus the True God, & His Work All-sufficient, The Believer Drawing Near to God, The Broken Heart Bound Up)
The Inner Life by Octavius Winslow click here
The Lord My Portion or Daily Need Divinely Supplied by Octavius Winslow click here
The Lord's Prayer, Its Spirit & Its Teaching by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Brotherly Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Celestial Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Reverential Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Submissive Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Dependent Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Forgiving Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, etc.)
The Man of God by Octavius Winslow click here
The Method of Salvation Through Jesus Christ by Samuel Davies click here
The Ministry of Home by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Christian Family, The Desire to See Jesus, The Heart Opened, The Lord's Time of Love, Christ Not Hidden, The Woman that Left Her Water pot, The Power of the Tongue, The Gift of Suffering, The Bereaved Home, The Influence of Companionship, Gracious Surprisals, etc.)
The Nature of Looking to Christ Opened & Explained by Samuel Davies click here
The Nightingale Song Of David by Octavius Winslow click here
(Christ the Shepherd, Green Pastures, Still Waters, The Restored Sheep, The Valley, The Rod & The Staff, The Banquet, The Anointing, The overflowing Cup, Heaven, At Last and Forever, Hell, At Last and Forever)
The Power of the Holy Spirit by R. A. Torrey click here
The Power of the Word of God by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Word of God has Power to Convict of Sin, The Word of God has Power to Regenerate, The Word of God has Power to Produce Faith, The Word of God has Power to Cleanse, The Word of God has Power to Build Up, The Word of God has Power to Make Wise, The Word of God has Power to give Assurance of Eternal Life, The Word of God has Power to bring Peace into the Heart, The Word of God has Power to Produce Joy, Patience Comfort and Hope also come Through the Word of God, The Word of God has Power to Protect from Error and Sin)
The Precious Things Of God by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Preciousness of Christ, the Preciousness of Faith, The Preciousness of Trial, The Preciousness of God's Thoughts, The Preciousness of the Divine Promises, The Preciousness of Christ's Blood, The Precious Anointing, The Preciousness of God's Children, The Preciousness of God's Word, The Preciousness of Prayer, The Preciousness of Christ's Sympathy With Our Infirmities, The Death of the Saints Precious)
The Secret Place by Smith Wigglesworth click here
The Victory List of Bible Promises by Robert Gunn click here
The Sympathy of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
(Sympathy, an Element of Christ's Nature, The Sigh of Christ, The Tears of Christ, The Emotion of Anger in Christ, The Silence of Christ, The Emotion of Love in Christ, The Sensitiveness of Christ to Suffering, Christ Sympathy with Temptation, Christ's Parting Sympathy, etc.)
The Tree Of Life by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Shadow of Christ, Truths Learned at Bethlehem, Be Not Afraid, Christ Washing His Disciples Feet, The Service of Love, Patience in Suffering, Help and Salvation in Christ, etc.)
Titles of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
(Christ - Emmanuel, Christ - the Wonderful, Christ - the Counselor, Christ - the Mighty God, Christ - the Everlasting Father, Christ - the Prince of Peace, Christ - a Man of Sorrow, Christ - the Resurrection and the Life, Christ - Our Righteousness, Christ - the Alpha and Omega)
The God of All Flesh by Charles S. Price click here
The Greatest Text in the Bible by H. A. Ironside click here
The Heart of Gospel by Arthur T. Pierson click here
The Heart of the Gospel by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
The Jerusalem Sinner by John Bunyan click here
(Good News for the Vilest of Men or A Help for Despairing Souls)
The Need of Decision For The Truth by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
The Christians Pathway or "Upward & Onward" by John MacDuff click here
(The Important Command, The Promised Presence, Divine Recognition, The Voice From Heaven, The Mystical Union, Serving The Lord, The Patriarch's Piety, The Comfort of Love, The Present Help, Spiritual Declension, The Great Concern, Communion With God, The Contented Spirit, The Savior's Commendation, The Faithful Promiser, Harmony Restored, The Cheering Assurance, The Day of Trouble, The Heavenly Race, The Heart Established, Rejoicing in God, The Sure Hope, Trusting in Christ, The Needful Duty, The Arduous Struggle, Gracious Dealings, Growth In Grace, Christian Consistency, The Glorious Appearing, The Blissful Consummation)
The Deeper Christian Life by Andrew Murray click here
Daily Fellowship With God, Privilege and Experience, Carnal or Spiritual ?, Out of and Into, The Blessing Secured, The Presence of Christ, A Word to Workers, Consecration.
The Faithful Promiser by John MacDuff click here
(Pardoning Grace, Needful Grace, All-Sufficient Grace, Comforting Grace, Restraining Grace, Restoring Grace, Sanctifying Grace, Reviving Grace, Persevering Grace, Dying Grace, After Grace-Glory, Another Comforter, Providential Overruling, Safe Walking, Love In Chastisement, A Condition In Chastisement, Strength In The Weak, Encouragement To The Desponding, Peace In Believing, Bliss In Dying, A Due Reaping, An End Of Weeping, A Speedy Coming, Eventide Light, Heavenly Illumination, A Glorious Reunion, Everlasting Espousals, A Joyful Resurrection, A Nightless Heaven, A Crown Of Life, The Vision & Fruition Of God)
The Footsteps of Jesus by John MacDuff click here
(Contentment-Covetousness, Steadfastness-Instability, Humility-Pride, Unity-Divisions, Selfishness-Unselfish Love, Pleasing Men-Pleasing God, Things of Earth-Things of Heaven, Timidity-Courage, Fruits of the Spirit-Works of the Flesh, Murmuring Submission, Luke warmness-Zeal, Purity of Heart-Nominal Profession, Life Everlasting-The Second Death)
The Grapes of Eschcol or Gleanings From the Land of PROMISE
or Meditations on the Glories of Heaven by John MacDuff click here
(Rest, Ceaseless Activity, Continual Progress, Many Mansions, Joyful Reunions, No Sickness,
The Death of Death, Waking Realities, Face to Face, Vision & Fruition, The Mutual Joy, Glorified Bodies, No Temple, The Glorious Transition, Suffering & Glory, The Marriage Supper,
Immediate Entrance, The Brimming Fountain, Immediate Entrance, From Glory to Glory,
The Victor's Song, The Victor's Dress, The Nightless World, Living Fountains, Forever)
The Joy of God's Salvation by Charles G. Finney click here
The New Life by Andrew Murray click here
The Night Watches by John MacDuff click here
(The Glory of God, The Immutability of God, The Omnipotence of God, The Omnipresence of God, The Wisdom of God, The Holiness of God, The Justice of God, The Love of God, The Grace of God, The Tenderness of God, The Patience of God, The Faithfulness of God, The Sovereignty of God, The Providence of God, The Word of God, The Ordinances of God, The Spirit of God, The Promises of God, The Warning of God, The Chastisements of God, The Invitations of God, The Consolations of God, The Paths of God, The Secret of God, The Name of God, The Favor of God, The Jewels of God, The Judgment of God, God's Banqueting House, The Presence of God, God's Closing Call)
The Rainbow in the Clouds by John MacDuff click here
Sovereignty, A Loving Purpose, The Safe Refuge, The Reason For Chastisement, Immutability, Divine Sympathy, A Gracious Condition, Presence & Rest, The Giver & The Taker, Deliverance in Trouble, Pitying Love, The Blessed Hope, A Gracious Removal, Unveiled Mysteries, The Choosing Place, Mourning Ended, The Abiding Friend, Unwilling Discipline, Death Vanquished, The Greatest Gift, Sleeping & Walking, Invisible Harmonies, The Unchanging Name, Strength For The Day, The Grave Spoiled, Everlasting Love, Inviolable Attachment, The Supporting Presence, Fellow-Feeling, A Speedy Coming, Eternal Joy)
The Soul Winner - Charles H. Spurgeon Conversion by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
The Time is Short by Charles H. Spurgeon click here
The Thoughts of God by John MacDuff click here
(Infinite Condescension, Everlasting Love, A Divine Challenge, The Thoughts of Thoughts, Tender Remonstrance, Paternal Pity, Comfort For The Bereaved, A Gracious Pardon, Almighty Guidance, Help For The Feeble, Sovereignty, Divine Joy, Sufficient Grace, Covenant Faithfulness, Chastening Love, Unbounded Patience, A Gracious Alternative, Tender Dealing, A Gracious Remembrance, Correction In Measure, Promised Deliverance, Thought Upon Thought,
Everlasting Espousals, Wondrous Comfort, Complete Forgiveness, More Than Parental Love, Death Vanquished, Contrasted Dealings, Guidance In The Dark, Divine Treasures, Mourning Ended)
The True Christian by John Angell James click here
The True Gospel of Christianity versus the False Gospel of Carnal Christianity
by L. R. Shelton click here
The Way To God and How to Find It by Dwight L. Moody click here
The Way of Salvation by Charles G. Finney click here
The Wages of Sin by Charles G. Finney click here
The Wise and Foolish Virgins by George Whitefield click here
The World by J. C. Ryle click here
The Words Of Jesus by John MacDuff click here
(The Gracious Invitation, The Comforting Assurance, The Power of Prayer, The Unveiled Dealings, The Father Glorified, The Tender Solicitude, The Good Shepherd, The Abiding Comforter, The Gracious Verdict, The Wondrous Relationship, The Befriended Orphans, The World Conquered, The Little Flock, The Unlimited Offer, The Sonful Servitude, The Measure of Love, The Brief Gospel, The Great Calm, The Dying Legacy, The Supreme Investiture, The Divine Glorifier, The Joyful Transformation, The Omnipotent Prayer, The Immutable Pledge, The Abiding Presence, The Resurrection & The Life, The Little While, The Beatific Vision, The Many Mansions, The Promised Return, The Closing Benediction)
Twenty Minutes A Day (A Daily Bible Reading Plan) by Robert Gunn click here
Victory by J. C. Ryle click here
Walking With God by George Whitefield click here
What City will You be in When Death Knocks on Your Door by P. B. McKinney click here
What Does It Mean To Believe by Oswald J. Smith click here
What is Faith by Oswald J. Smith click here
What is the Gospel by H. A. Ironside click here
What Must I Do To Be Saved by Dwight L. Moody click here
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Spiritual Baseball
This illustration was designed to communicate Lordship salvation to a generation that has
been taught that believing there is a God is the same as true Faith and Repentance.
Becoming a Christian can be compared to hitting a home run in the game of Baseball.
The Bible teaches that the game of life starts with the score: hell - one and heaven - zero in
regards to our salvation and how we enter this world (Rom 3:23). In the Bible, this is known
as man's "sin problem.” If you are reading this illustration or hearing it, you have an
opportunity to remedy this sin problem by hitting a spiritual home run.
In the game of baseball, we must know the rules to compete successfully and win.
This is also true with our spiritual life. Suppose a batter did not know the rules of baseball,
and after hitting the ball and reaching first base he began to shout "home run!" while standing
on first base. Everyone would think he was a fool. This is often the case in regards to our
spiritual life. For example, someone goes to church and has an emotional experience without
a basic intellectual understanding of the person and work of Christ. Nor do they truly place
faith in Christ and repent of their sin. This would be the same as the person who would stand
on first base and scream "home run!”. Though sincere, this person would not have scored a
home run and would be “sincerely wrong" in regards to their relationship with God. An
emotional experience without a basic intellectual understanding of the person and work of
Christ and a surrendered will is insufficient to enter into saving faith.
Now, let an intellectual understanding of the person of Christ represent second base.
Another might hit the ball so to speak, and cross first base, heading for second. Upon
reaching second he might again begin to stand on the bag and scream "home run!". This too
would be inaccurate because it takes more than emotions, or intellect to hit a home run
spiritually.
Let third base represent the will. A decision for Christ is required to receive Him.
Some would say or believe that to give intellectual assent to Christianity or God would be
enough to experience saving faith. Mark 1:15 teaches that we must repent and believe to
become children of God. Someone may reach third base with emotions and intellect satisfied
but still possess reluctance to place faith in Christ to be the controller of their life. This
leaves them stranded at third base without biblical grounds for true saving faith.
In Luke 18:18, we see the story of the “Rich Young Ruler.” In this story, Jesus clearly
teaches it is necessary to say to Christ "anything, anytime, anywhere." This is the heart
indication that we have truly come to Christ with a surrendered will, and therefore have
spiritually hit a "home run." Then and only then does the score actually change to
Heaven - one and Hell -zero.
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SINNER IN ADAM — WITHOUT CHRIST
The penalty of sin is upon him.
The power of sin is over him.
The presence of sin is in him.
Without Christ.
The sinner. Without hope.
THE SINNER AT THE CROSS — WITH CHRIST
The penalty of sin is removed by Christ, the Savior.
Pardon is granted.
Righteousness is imputed.
Justification.
The sinner's past. Covered
THE BELIEVER IN THE HEAVENLIES — IN CHRIST
The power of sin is broken by Christ, the Lord.
A new sphere is entered.
A new life is implanted.
A new nature is imparted.
Regeneration.
The believer's present. Assured.
THE BELIEVER ON THE EARTH — THROUGH CHRIST
The place of sin is taken by Christ, the Life.
Dead to Sin.
Dead to Self.
Alive to God.
Sanctification.
The believer's present. Secured.
THE BELIEVER IN THE AIR. LIKE CHRIST
The presence of sin is effaced by Christ, the King.
He is perfected into His likeness.
He is conformed into His image.
Glorification.
The believer's future. Transfigured.
Ephesians 2:8-9
"For by grace ye have been saved through faith, And that not of yourselves:
It is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
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Just Gave Your Life to the Lord!
The Deeper Christian Life by Andrew Murray click here
Daily Fellowship With God, Privilege and Experience, Carnal or Spiritual ?, Out of and Into, The Blessing Secured, The Presence of Christ, A Word to Workers, Consecration.
The Joy of God's Salvation by Charles G. Finney click here
The New Life by Andrew Murray click here
Reader, would you have more faith? Then seek to become more acquainted with
Jesus Christ. Study your blessed Saviour more and more, and strive to know more
of the length and breadth and height of His love. Study Him in all His offices, as
the Priest, the Physician, the Redeemer, the Advocate, the Friend, the Teacher, the
Shepherd of His believing people. Study Him as one who not only died for you, but
is also living for you at the right hand of God,—as one who not only shed His blood
for you, but daily intercedes for you at the right hand of God,—as one who is soon
coming again for you, and will stand once more on this earth. The believer who is thoroughly acquainted with the fullness of Jesus Christ, is the believer who travels from grace to glory with
the greatest comfort and peace.
I commend these things to your attention.
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Also, I have a measure of God's grace upon my life,I am redeemed. I know it. God's Presence is with me ALL the time. I know it. God's blessings 'move' things in life for me. I know it, praise God.
Adulterers and fornicators know no such comfort. It is not present with them. Those who
are married but commit adultery do not have such intimacy with their spouses. (There
may be a modicum of closeness, but not the intimacy I am talking about.) It can't be had
with a secret sin in the heart. In addition, there is a deep awareness of being personally
WRONG before God! Such people do not know the restful peace that comes from being
right with God.
The grace of God in the forgiveness of our sins can fix a guilty conscience! Hebrews
8:12: "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities
will I remember no more." We must repent and ask God for it.
If we want God's blessings in this life, and in the world to come, we can freely receive
them. Jesus said: "He that comes to Me, I will in no wise cast out." John 6:37. Yes, the
worst of sins can be forgiven. Come to Jesus!
If you want to know and be sure that you born again, you can be sure by doing exactly
what Romans 10:9 says: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and
shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
Simply say with your mouth, believing in your heart that God has raised Jesus Christ
from the dead; "I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ IS my Lord: I believe in my
heart that God has raised Him from the dead. Now, Oh, God, since you can't lie, and I
have done what you said in Your Word, I believe that I am saved. Thank you, Heavenly
Father for saving me. Amen."
If you sincerely did that, you ARE saved (born again) right now according to God's
Word! Praise God. God bless you. Now commit yourself to follow Jesus every day, by
doing what His Word teaches about living for Him. Read your Bible every day, and pray
(talk) to the Lord every day. Be thankful to Him, and tell Him so! Ask Him to help you
develop a Godly marriage, if you are already married. If you are not yet married, then
begin now to ask Him to help you choose the spouse that will be a blessing to you by His
grace. Amen.
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And now, dear reader, if you have never received the Lord Jesus as your Lord and Savior,
you are outside of the blessed salvation which Jesus purchased for us with His Blood.
You are cut off from God because of your sins, and you are lost, on your way to eternity
in the Lake Of Fire, as noted in Revelation 20:12-15. But you can change that fact! The
Scripture says: "Whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." See
Romans 10:13.
Romans 10:9 tells us exactly HOW to be saved. It states: "That if thou shalt confess with
thy mouth, the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved."
Simply DO what it says! Say with your mouth, "Jesus Christ IS my Lord. In my heart I
DO believe that God has raised Him from the dead. Now, Lord Jesus, I open my heart to
you, come into my heart, my Lord". And then thank God for saving you. By His grace,
through your faith, you ARE NOW saved if you were sincere and believed when you
prayed the above prayer. Praise God. Forsake your sins, and begin to follow the Lord
Jesus as your Savior. Tell others about Him, and invite them also to do what you have
just done. Read your Bible every day. Pray to God, and thank Him, and trust in Him. Find
a good, Bible believing Church, where they teach the Word of God, and will help you to
come to know the Lord Jesus Christ better, and how to follow Him according to His
Word. God bless you.
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Five Requirements for God’s Salvation
1. God Cannot Let Sin Go Unpunished
We see by these Scriptures-and many more which we could give you-that God cannot simply
forgive sinners and let their sins go unpunished, because His justice is displayed by the
vindication of His righteousness in the punishment of sin. Look at these Scriptures: Exodus 34:7,
“[He] will by no means clear the guilty”; and Psalm 5:5, “Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.” It
is not a little dislike, but a thorough hatred which God bears for workers of iniquity. To be hated
of God is an awful thing! It is an awful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God, because our
God is a consuming fire (Deuteronomy 4:24, Hebrews 12:29). Look at Romans 2:5-6:
“But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasures up unto thyself wrath against the
day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; who will render to every man
according to his deeds.”
Therefore we see from Scripture that the justice and righteousness of God demand that sin be
punished. And the penalty for sin is death, eternal death in the lake of fire, banished forever from
God’s presence.
God said to Adam (Genesis 2:17), “For in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely
die.” And die he did, for “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23)-death in the lake of fire,
banished forever from God’s presence. Either you and I as sinners must be punished unto death,
forever lost and doomed and damned in hell, or a suitable substitute must be found who would be
able to bear the full punishment of our sin.
2. There Must Be a Substitute
If God is to be just and the Justifier of sinners (Romans 3:26), and is to bestow upon us the
salvation spoken of in our text, then a perfect and proper substitute must be found. This
substitute, having no sin of his own, would be able to bear the full punishment of sin in the place
of those to whom punishment is due. And that includes all of us, for we have all sinned and come
short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
3. Only God Could Be the Substitute
This brings us back to the great truth of the Bible and to the truth of our text concerning the
salvation of God for poor sinners, and the imputing of His perfect righteousness to their account
in heaven, so they can stand before Him with their sin-debt paid in full. Only God Himself could
be the perfect and proper substitute to atone for the sins of His people, to completely satisfy the
vindication of His justice and righteousness, and thus render those who believe acceptable in His
sight. According to Hebrews 10:4, no animal sacrifice could do it. According to Hebrews 2:14-
16, no angelic sacrifice could do it. According to Psalm 49:7-8, no human sinner (and we are all
sinners) could make atonement for his fellow sinners’ sin. Listen to how Scripture reads:
“None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth forever).”
The Scriptures point out clearly that if any man is to be saved, it was necessary for God in
Christ, His Son, to assume a human nature in order to atone for sin. This was so God Himself
could satisfy His own demands upon sin and justify freely the sinner who believes in and upon
Christ.
The questions is asked, Did He whom the Scriptures declare to be “holy, harmless, undefiled,
separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens” (Hebrews 7:26) assume a human
nature, in order to atone for the sin of His people, and thereby provide for the vindication of the
justice and righteousness of God, by being punished for their sins? The answer is found in
Hebrews 2:14-18 in these words:
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise
took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death,
that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject
to bondage. For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the
seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His
brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to
make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being
tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.”
4. The Substitute Must Be Sinless
Also, the Scripture declares that the sinlessness of the substitute, Christ Jesus the Lord, was
necessary, for sin was to be laid upon Him who knew no sin. This great truth is brought out
forcefully in 2 Corinthians 5:21: “For He [God] hath made Him [Christ] to be sin for us, who
knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him [Christ].”
5. Christ Alone Could Satisfy God’s Demands
Romans 3:24-26 states that the death of Christ was necessary because it alone could satisfy
the demands of God’s justice and righteousness:
“Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 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; to
declare, I say, at this time His righteousness: that He might be just and the justifier of him
which believeth in Jesus.”
In order to be just and at the same time justify poor sinners, God had to vindicate His justice
and His righteousness by the death of the sinner’s substitute, none other than God’s only
begotten Son, Jesus Christ Himself, the only perfect and proper substitute who could die in the
place of poor sinners. And what amazes me and makes me shout for joy-Glory! Glory! Glory!-is
that God freely gave His Son, and His Son freely came to be that perfect substitute for His poor
sinful people. So Isaiah 53:10, 4-5 was written and thus carried out in time by the Father and the
Son to produce in the Gospel this gracious and glorious salvation, which is given to poor sinners
who believe and trust in Christ, who turn from themselves, their ways, and their works, and cast
themselves by faith upon Christ:
“Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise Him [Christ]: He hath put Him to grief: when Thou
shall make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see of His seed, He shall prolong His days,
and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand... Surely He hath borne our griefs,
and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But
He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities:
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