Salvation as a moment's event and salvation as a lifetime of walking with Jesus. Meant as a companion to the Christian and Missionary Alliance's Statement of Faith and our Sunday School's study of it.

1. BELIEVERS AND A
CHURCH IN TRANSITION
Our Great Salvation

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4. Salvatio n is a lot like marriage
in at least this one respect:
Salvatio n and marriage are
both states of being–
no t one-time events!

5. TOPIC MENU
6: Salvation in Jesus Christ (We’re doing this one now!)
7: Role of Holy Spirit in experience of the saved
8: Healing of the mortal body as part of the redemption
9: The Church and the church-Christians Large and local
10: Resurrection of saved and of the lost.
11: Second Coming of Jesus Christ

6. TOPIC MENU
6: Salvation in Jesus Christ (We’re doing this one now!)
7: Role of Holy Spirit in experience of the saved
8: Healing of the mortal body as part of the redemption
9: The Church and the church-Christians Large and local
10: Resurrection of saved and of the lost.
11: Second Coming of Jesus Christ

7. TOPIC MENU
6: Salvation n: Jesus Christ (We’re doing this one now!)
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11: Second Comingg. Jesus Christ
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8. FAITH STATEMENT #6
Salvation in no other name . . .

9. JESUS: SALVATION IN
NO OTHER NAME

10. JESUS: SALVATION IN
NO OTHER NAME
“Nor is there salva tion in any other, for there is
no other name under heaven given among
men by which we m ust be saved.” (Acts 4:12)

11. JESUS: SALVATION IN
NO OTHER NAME
“Nor is there salva tion in any other, for there is
no other name under heaven given among
men by which we m ust be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
“For there is one
God and one Me
God and men, th diator between
e Man Christ Jes
Himself a ransom us, who gave
for all …” (1 Timothy 2:5)

12. JESUS: SALVATION IN
NO OTHER NAME

13. JESUS: SALVATION IN
NO OTHER NAME
“There is one body and one Spirit … one Lord,
one faith, one bapti sm, one God and Father
of all, who is abo ve all, and through all, and in
you all.” (Ephesians 4:4)

14. JESUS: SALVATION IN
NO OTHER NAME
“There is one body and one Spirit … one Lord,
one faith, one bapti sm, one God and Father
of all, who is abo ve all, and through all, and in
you all.” (Ephesians 4:4)
Jesus said to him
, “I am the way,
the life. No one the truth, and
comes to the Fa
through Me.” (Jo ther except
hn 14:6)

15. IF ANYONE . . .

16. IF ANYONE . . .
“I am the door. If any one enters by Me, he will
be saved, and will go in and find pasture … I
have come that they m ay have life, and that they
may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:9)

17. IF ANYONE . . .
“I am the door. If any one enters by Me, he will
be saved, and will go in and find pasture … I
have come that they m ay have life, and that they
may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:9)
“I am the living
bread which ca
heaven. If anyo me down from
ne eats of this b
forever; and the read, he will live
bread that I shal
which I shall give l give is My flesh
for the life of the ,
world.” (John 6:51)

18. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?

19. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
“… whoever believes
in Him should not
perish but have
eternal life. For God so
loved the world that He
gave His only begotten
Son, that whoever
believes in Him
should not perish but
have everlasting
life.” (John 3:15-16)

20. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “… whoever believes
in Him should not
perish but have
eternal life. For God so
loved the world that He
gave His only begotten
Son, that whoever
believes in Him
should not perish but
have everlasting
life.” (John 3:15-16)

21. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “… whoever believes
in Him should not
Gave His Son that perish but have
eternal life. For God so
loved the world that He
gave His only begotten
Son, that whoever
believes in Him
should not perish but
have everlasting
life.” (John 3:15-16)

22. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “… whoever believes
in Him should not
Gave His Son that perish but have
eternal life. For God so
Whoever believes in Him loved the world that He
should have everlasting gave His only begotten
life. Son, that whoever
believes in Him
should not perish but
have everlasting
life.” (John 3:15-16)

23. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “… whoever believes
in Him should not
Gave His Son that perish but have
eternal life. For God so
Whoever believes in Him loved the world that He
should have everlasting gave His only begotten
life. Son, that whoever
believes in Him
Hmmmmmm should not perish but
mmm . . . .
. have everlasting
life.” (John 3:15-16)

24. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “… whoever believes
in Him should not
Gave His Son that perish but have
eternal life. For God so
Whoever believes in Him loved the world that He
should have everlasting gave His only begotten
life. Son, that whoever
believes in Him
should not perish but
Hmmmmmm have everlasting
mmm . . . .
.
life.” (John 3:15-16)

25. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “… whoever believes
in Him should not
Gave His Son that perish but have
eternal life. For God so
Whoever believes in Him loved the world that He
should have everlasting gave His only begotten
life. Son, that whoever
believes in Him
should not perish but
Hmmmmmm have everlasting
mmm . . . .
.
life.” (John 3:15-16)

26. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “…D whoever believes
oes this me
in Him should not an
the whole w
Gave His Son that perish but haveld or
is saved?
eternal life. For God so
Whoever believes in Him loved the world that He
should have everlasting gave His only begotten
life. Son, that whoever
believes in Him
should not perish but
Hmmmmmm have everlasting
mmm . . . .
.
life.” (John 3:15-16)

27. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “…D whoever believes
oes this me
in Him should not an
the whole w
Gave His Son that perish but haveld or
is saved?
eternal life. For God so
Whoever believes in Him loved the world that He
should have everlasting gave His only begotten
life. Do that s mean
Son, es thiwhoever
believes inESUS?
WE pick J Him
should not perish but
Hmmmmmm have everlasting
mmm . . . .
.
life.” (John 3:15-16)

28. I S S A LVAT I O N OPEN TO
“ WH OE V E R ” J U ST H A P P E N S
TO B E L IEVE?
God ‘loved the world” and “…D whoever believes
oes this me
in Him should not an
the whole w
Gave His Son that perish but haveld or
is saved?
eternal life. For God so
Whoever believes in Him loved the world that He
should have everlasting gave His only begotten
life. Do that s mean
Son, es thiwhoever
believes inESUS?
WE pick J Him
should not perish but
Hmmmmmm have everlasting
mmm . .....
life.” (John 3:15-16)

29. SOURCE OF DIVISION

30. Analyses like
SOURCE OF DIVISION
these gives rise to
factions in the Body!
Some claim salvation must
be “universal” (after all,
God IS love, you know!
Who can resist His love in
the end?)
Some say it’s up to US to
choose JESUS: we use our
FREE WILL to decide for
or against salvation! God
OK’s our choice.

31. NOT EVERYBODY GETS SAVED

32. “Universalism” just
NOT EVERYBODY GETS
doesn’t make SAVED
Biblical sense!
“Universalism” can’t be
right-the Bible teaches us
about sinners spending
eternity in hell .
Those God sends to hell
have refused His love,
refused His Lordship.

33. SALVATION NEEDS MORE
THAN OUR ‘FREE WILL’

34. SALVATION NEEDS MORE God
chooses us! Salvation is a
THAN OUR ‘FREE WILL’
process of election–God’s
election of us!
“But a natural man does not
accept the things of the Spirit of
God, for they are foolishness to
him; and he cannot understand
them, because they are spiritually
appraised.” (I Cor 2:14)
You did not choose Me but I chose
you, and appointed you that you
would go and bear fruit . . . (Jesus
to disciples in John 15:16)
. . . and the Lord was adding to
their number day by day those who
were being saved (Acts 2:46

35. SOME KEY REFERENCES

36. SOMEyou’re curious,
If KEY REFERENCES
here are some places to
begin your study!
Parable of Sower and Seed
in Matthew 13: Lays out
how differently people can
respond to the gospel.
ALL of I John: Look at the
words “if” and “know”-John
uses them to teach how
real believers act and what
they can and should know.

37. PREDESTINATION VS FREE WILL
IN A NUTSHELL!

38. PREDESTINATION VS FREE WILL
IN A NUTSHELL!
PREDESTINATION? You did not
choose Me but I chose you . . .
(Jesus to disciples in John 15:16)

39. PREDESTINATION VS FREE WILL
IN A NUTSHELL!
PREDESTINATION? You did not
choose Me but I chose you . . .
(Jesus to disciples in John 15:16)
Andrew: Joined Jesus on his own
initiative, at the suggestion of John
the Baptist! (John 1:35)

40. PREDESTINATION VS FREE WILL
IN A NUTSHELL!
PREDESTINATION? You did not
choose Me but I chose you . . .
(Jesus to disciples in John 15:16)
Andrew: Joined Jesus on his own
initiative, at the suggestion of John
the Baptist! (John 1:35)
Phillip: Clearly chosen and called
by Jesus. (John 1:43) Also
Matthew!

41. PREDESTINATION VS FREE WILL
IN A NUTSHELL!
PREDESTINATION? You did not
choose Me but I chose you . . .
(Jesus to disciples in John 15:16)
Andrew: Joined Jesus on his own
initiative, at the suggestion of John
the Baptist! (John 1:35)
Phillip: Clearly chosen and called
by Jesus. (John 1:43) Also
Matthew!
Nathanael: Skeptical seeker won
over by contact with Jesus. Jesus
hints at His prior interest in
Nathanael. (John 1:45)

42. PREDESTINATION the seemingly
Jesus covers VS FREE WILL
varied experiences of these disciples
IN A NUTSHELL!
with the claim that HE CHOSE
THEM ALL! Go figure!
PREDESTINATION? You did not
choose Me but I chose you . . .
(Jesus to disciples in John 15:16)
Andrew: Joined Jesus on his own
initiative, at the suggestion of John
the Baptist! (John 1:35)
Phillip: Clearly chosen and called
by Jesus. (John 1:43) Also
Matthew!
Nathanael: Skeptical seeker won
over by contact with Jesus. Jesus
hints at His prior interest in
Nathanael. (John 1:45)

43. FREE WILL VS PREDESTINATION:
CONTRASTING VIEWPOINTS
FREE WILL PREDESTINATION
1. Salvation by grace a 1. Salvation by grace a
free will decision by choice God makes of
some sinners. (John 3:16) some sinners. (Eph 1:5)
2. Believers can also lose 2. God grants believers
their salvation with eternal security (John 6:39)
disobedience (Heb 5:5)
3. One must always 3. Believers can know they
question (doubt?) are saved (I John 5:13)
one’s salvation. (Heb
10:26)

44. FREE WILL VS PREDESTINATION

45. Does your head
FREE WILL hurt yet?
VS PREDESTINATION

46. Does your head
FREE WILL hurt yet?
VS PREDESTINATION
We aren’t going to
resolve the tensions in
this issue.

47. Does your head
FREE WILL hurt yet?
VS PREDESTINATION
We aren’t going to
resolve the tensions in
this issue.
In trying, we explore
mysteries buried in the
heart of eternity itself.

48. Does your head
FREE WILL hurt yet?
VS PREDESTINATION
We aren’t going to
resolve the tensions in
this issue.
In trying, we explore
mysteries buried in the
heart of eternity itself.
Nevertheless, as you
feel led, read, think and
pray about it–or let it
alone!

49. Does your head
FREE WILL hurt yet?
VS PREDESTINATION
We aren’t going to
resolve the tensions in
this issue.
In trying, we explore
mysteries buried in the
heart of eternity itself.
Nevertheless, as you
feel led, read, think and
But do be careful . . . . pray about it–or let it
alone!

50. YOU COULD END UP
QUESTIONING YOUR SALVATION!
Maybe that’s a healthy
sign: only real believers
would care!
Maybe that’s a challenge
to deal with sin in your life
Maybe that means
you’re not saved!!! Sit
with a counsellor and
review your confession
of faith!

51. And just maybe God will use
your interest in your own salvation . . .
. . . to prepare you to play your part
in someone else’s salvation!

52. h
Suggestio ns for praying wit :
n
someon e seeking salvatio
u,
“I do now receive yo
1. Nail it down: Lord.”
Jesus, as my Savior and ’s
ent in the new Christian
2. Record the ev
Bible. ut
m to tell others abo
3. Encourage the
their decision.
And look at these
great supports!
Use them!

53. FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH . . .
I believe God called me in Jesus Christ. I
remembe r the day I accepted that call.
I am more clearly aware of God’s pursuit of me,
His breaking of me th an I am my pursuit of Him.)
lked in the corner for years!
d su
(I cam e kicking and screaming, went an
I claim to know God has saved me (Yea, I John and the
g.)
testimony of the Holy Spirit one winter evenin
I have no license to sin within this knowledge,
but rather a drive to put on the new creature I
am already in Ch rist Jesus. (Ro 7:21, Eph 4:24, 2 Cor
5:17)

54. FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH . . .
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