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Revelation, Revelation, inspiration inspiration and and illumination illumination are are the 

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three three distinct distinct acts acts of of God God by by which which He 

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communicated, communicated, recor recorded recor ded and and appraises appraises His His truths truths to 

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human human beings. 

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Memory Verse 

Daniel Daniel 2:1 2:16-23 2:1 6-23 

2P 2Peter 2P er 1:1 1:16-2 1:1 6-2 6-21 6-2 

1Cor 1Corint 1Cor int inthians int hians 2:7-1 2:7-16 

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But ut know know this this first first of of all, all, that that no no prophecy prophecy of 

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scripture scripture is is a a matter matter of of one’ one’s one’ s own own interpretation, 

interpretation, 

for for no no prophecy prophecy was was ever ever made made by by an an act act of 


human human will, will, but but men men 

 

moved moved by by the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit spoke 

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I. I. Revelation Revelation Revelation ~ ~ ~ God God unveils unveils the the truth truth 

truth 

The act of God by which He directly communicated Truth to man. 

A. A. Personally Personally ~ ~ Exodus 33:11 ~ “...the LORD spoke to Moses face to face.” 

B. B. V VVia 

V ia angels angels ~ ~ Luke 1:26-31 ~ 

“...God sent the angel Gabriel... the angel said to [Mary] ...” 

C. C. Via Via Christ Christ ~ ~ Hebrews 1:1-3 ~ “God...after He spoke...in the prophets...in 

these last days has spoken to us in His Son.” 

D. D. VV 

Via V ia dreams dreams ~ ~ Genesis 37:5-11 ~ “Joseph had a dream ...” 

E. E. V VVia 

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ia visions visions ~ ~ Daniel 2:19 ~ 

“The mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision.” 

II. II. Inspiration Inspiration ~ ~ God God records records the the truth 

truth 

The act of God by which He, through certain men, recorded His revelation without 

error in the original autographs (manuscripts). 

A. A. A. The The process process ~ ~ 2 Peter 1:21 ~ “...men spoke from God as they were carried 

along by the Holy Spirit (NIV).” (cf. Mark 12:36; Acts 28:25) 

B. B. The The product product ~ ~ 2 Timothy 3:16 ~ 

“All Scripture is God-breathed (theopneustos)... ” (NIV) 

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C. C. The The preservation preservation ~ ~ 1 Peter 1:23-25 ~ “...through the living and abiding word 

of God...” (cf. Matthew 5:18 and 24:35; Psalm 12:6,7) 

III. III. Illumination Illumination ~ ~ God God enlightens enlightens man 

man 

The act of God by which He enables man to understand His inspired revelation. 

A. A. God God the the Son Son did did it it ~ ~ Luke 24:44-47 ~ “[Jesus] opened their minds so they 

could understand the Scriptures.” (Luke 24:32; Acts 16:14) 

B. B. God God the the Spirit Spirit does does it it ~ ~ 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 ~ “We have ... the Spirit Who is 

from God, that we may understand...” (cf. I John 2:20,27) 

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The Bible serves as the most inclusive of all avenues of God’s special revelation, for it 

encompasses the record of many aspects of the other avenues of special revelation 

(such as dreams, angels, events, prophets, visions, Jesus Christ, etc.). God undoubtedly 

gave other messages that were not recorded in the Bible, and even many things about the 

life of Christ are not contained in Scripture (John 21:25). But, the Bible does contain all 

of the information about Him and His plan that we need to know in order to be faithful 

to Him. It is accurate, progressive, and purposeful. 

The Scriptures reveal His divine power that “has granted us everything pertaining to 

life and godliness through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory 

and excellence. For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, 

in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped 

the corruption of the world by lust.” (2Peter 1:3,4). So the Bible is both the record of 

aspects of God’s special revelation and revelation itself. 

 

AS YOU PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER YOUR RESPONSE: 

Psalm 119:18 ~ 

“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.” 

HOMEWORK: 

Read the Key Passages daily. 

Read Grudem Chapters 2 & 4. 


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God’ God’s God’ s recor recorded recor ded revelation revelation to to man man consists consists of of the the 39 

39 

books books of of the the Old Old T TTestament 

T estament and and the the 27 27 books books of of the 

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New New T TTestament, 

T estament, and and is is complete. 

complete. 

Memory Verse 

DEUTER DEUTERON 

DEUTER ON ONOMY ON OMY 4:1-1 4:1-14 4:1-1 

REVEL REVELATION REVEL TION 22:6 22:6 - - 2 221 

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ou shall shall not not add add to to the the wor word wor d which which I I am 

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I. I. The The 39 39 books books of of the the Old Old T TTestament 

T estament are are inspired inspired inspired ~ ~ Deuteronomy 4:2, 12:32; 

“You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you make 

keep the commandment of the Lord your God which I command you... Whatever I command you, 

you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it..” 

A. A. Internal Internal affirmation affirmation of of the the OT 

OT 

1. 1.The 1. The Law: Law: Deut. 9:10 ~“The LORD gave me two stone tablets inscribed by the finger of God;” 

2. 2.The 2. The Prophets: Prophets: Jeremiah 36:2 ~“Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you...” 

3. 3.The 3. The Psalms: Psalms: 2Samuel 23:1-3 ~“David... the man who was raised on high declares... the sweet 

psalmist of Israel, ‘The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me...’” 

B. B. Jesus Jesus affirmed affirmed the the OT OT ~Luke 24:44,45 ~ “...the Law of Moses and the Prophets and 

the Psalms must be fulfilled... the Scriptures.” 

C. C. Paul Paul Paul affirmed affirmed the the OT OT ~Romans 15:4 ~ “For whatever was written in earlier times was 

written for our instruction, that through the perseverance and encouragement of the Scriptures 

we might have hope.” 

D. D. The The The NT’ NT’ NT’s NT’ NT’ s general general affirmation affirmation of of the the the OT OT OT ~ NT passages either quote or refer to the 

OT more than 300 times (i.e., Matt.4:4 quotes Deut. 8:3 ~ “it is written”) 

II. II. The The The 27 27 books books of of the the New New New T TTestament 

T estament are are inspired inspired ~ ~ ~ John 17:14,17 ~ “I have 

given them Thy word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I 

am not of the world...Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth.” 

A. A. Jesus Jesus authorized authorized authorized the the Apostles, Apostles, through through the the Holy Holy Spirit, Spirit, Spirit, to to write write the the NT NT Scriptures Scriptures ~ 

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John 14:26, 16:13 ~ But the Helper, the Holy Spirit... He will teach you all things, and bring to 

your remembrance all that I said to you... the Spirit of truth... He will guide you into all truth...” 

B. B. Paul/Peter/Jude Paul/Peter/Jude present present present Apostolic Apostolic authority authority ~ ~2Corinthians ~ ~ 

12:12, 2Peter 3:2, Jude 17. 

C. C. The The Apostles Apostles recognized/affirmed recognized/affirmed each each other’ other’ other’s other’ other’ s Apostolic Apostolic authority authority ~ 

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2Peter 3:15,16~ “...our beloved brother Paul... wrote to you as also in all his letters... the rest of 

the Scriptures.” 

D. D. Paul Paul used used the the OT OT and and and NT NT with with the the same same authority authority ~ ~ 1Timothy 5:18 ~ Paul 

quotes from Luke 10:7 and Deut. 25:4, and calls both Scripture 

III. III. God’ God’s God’ s s recorded recorded revelation revelation revelation is is complete complete ~ ~ The Holy Spirit guided the early 

church to assemble the list of books accepted as God’s recorded revelation; a.k.a. the Canon. The 

early church applied strict criteria to determine whether writings were inspired: 

1. 1. 1. It It must must must have have have been been been written written written by by by or or approved approved approved by by by an an an Apostle. Apostle. 

Apostle. 

2. 2. 2. It It must must present present sound sound doctrine, doctrine, not not contradicting contradicting other other writings writings ~ ~ ~ Gal. Gal. 1:8,9 

1:8,9 

3. 3. 3. It It must must be be accepted accepted by by all all churches. 

churches. 

4. 4. 4. The The The Holy Holy Spirit Spirit must must confirm confirm the the writing writing is is inspired inspired ~ ~ 1John 1John 2:20,27 2:20,27 

2:20,27 

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As the Biblical record progresses from Sinai onward, we observe requirements for the 

writing and preservation of God’s words, and instructions for public recital. On the 

‘human side’ of the recording and preserving of divine revelation, there was a compelling 

factor of the fear of God, eliminating any likelihood of deception or tampering with the 

Sacred Scriptures. As an example, The features of a human treaty included; the preamble, 

a historical prologue, stipulations for both sides, provisions for sacred deposit of the text 

and public reading, a list of divine witnesses, and promises for blessings/cursings. This 

covenantal document was then legally binding, and so also OT canonicity and authority 

were inherent in the nature of the material. The prophets voiced God’s legal complaint 

against the apostate nation, and referred to each other’s words as authorized additions to the 

Law ( “Thus saith the LORD..”). Those directly responsible for collection and 

canonization of the Hebrew Scriptures believed that every word was inspired, and they 

needed only to certify those accredited as prophets. 

The early believers had the unquestioned authority of Christ, and they recognized Him 

as “both Lord and Messiah”. Paul’s letters show the words of the Lord used as an early 

‘canon’, and these sayings of the Lord mostly correspond to the Gospels. The canonical 

status of the Lord’s words produced the need for collections of His utterances and such 

collections required careful verification and regulation (Luke 1:1-4). The Apostles were 

chosen to “be with Him” and they provided the interpretation of His Person and work. And 

because of the promise and work of the Holy Spirit, they did not have to rely on unaided 

memories from their intimate companionship with Christ. 

 

The result of all this is that we have an account of all the truth that God has for us in 

this life. 


Psalm 19:14 ~ “Let the words of my mouth and meditations of my heart be 

acceptable in Thy sight, 0 Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” 

HOMEWORK: 

Read the Key Passages daily. 

Read Grudem chapter 3. 


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The The authority authority of of God’ God’s God’ s inspired inspired revelation 

revelation 

(the (the written written wor word) wor d) was was affirmed affirmed by by Jesus 

Jesus 

Christ Christ (the (the Incarnate Incarnate W WWor 

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preaching preaching and and practice. 

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Memory Verse 

MATTHEW 5:17-48 

MATTHEW 4:1-11 

Matthew Matthew 5:17-18 

5:17-18 

Do o not not think think that that I I came came to to abolish abolish the the Law Law or or the 

the 

Prophets; Prophets; I I did did not not come come to to abolish, abolish, but but to to fulfill. fulfill. For 

For 

truly truly I I say say to to you, you, until until heaven heaven and and earth earth pass pass away away, away 

not not the the smallest smallest letter letter or or 

 

stroke stroke shall shall pass pass away away from from the the Law Law, Law 

until until all all is is accomplished.” 

accomplished.” 

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I. I.The I. The authority authority of of the the written written word word was was affirmed affirmed by by by Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ Christ’ s s preaching preaching 

preaching 

A. A. He He declared declared it it it as as the the the very very words words of of God God ~ ~ Matt. 22:31,32 ~ “...have you not 

read that which was spoken to you by God...” (cf. Ex. 3:6) 

B. B. He He declared declared it it to to be be the the truth truth ~ ~ ~ John 17:17 ~ “...thy word is truth.” 

C. C. He He declared declared it it to to be be eternal eternal eternal ~ ~ Matt. 24:35 ~ “Heaven and earth will pass away, 

but My words shall not pass away.” 

D. D. He He He declared declared that that Biblical Biblical events events were were historical historical facts facts ~ 

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The Creation ~ Mark 13:19; The Flood ~ Matt. 24:38,39; Jonah and the great 

fish ~ Matt. 12:40; and the destruction of Sodom ~ Luke 17:28,29. 

E. E. He He declared declared and and fulfilled fulfilled it’ it’s it’ s prophecies prophecies ~ ~ Luke 24:44 ~ “...all things written 

about Me... must be fulfilled.” (cf. John 5:39, 45-47) 

II. II. The The authority authority of of the the written written word word was was was affirmed affirmed affirmed by by by Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s s practice 

practice 

A. A. Jesus Jesus Jesus obeyed obeyed the the written written word: word: 

word: 

1. 1.the 1. the tax/ceremonial tax/ceremonial law law ~ ~ Matt 17:24-27 ~ “Does your teacher not pay the 

two-drachma tax? He said, ’Yes’...” 

2. 2.Messianic 2. Messianic prophecies prophecies ~ ~ John 19:28 ~ “...Jesus...in order that the Scripture 

might be fulfilled, said, “I am thirsty.” (cf. Luke 24:25-27) 

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Ten T en Commandments Commandments ~ ~ ~ Luke 2:51 ~ “And He went down with them 

[His parents]... and He continued in subjection to them...” 

B. B. Jesus Jesus used used the the written written word: 

word: 

1. 1. 1.to 1. 1. to to resist resist temptation temptation ~ Luke 4:1-13 ~ “...being tempted by the devil...Jesus 

answered and said to him, ‘It is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD and 

serve Him only...”” 

2. 2.to 2. to respond respond to to testing testing ~ Matt. 22:29-33 ~ “But Jesus answered and said to 

them, ‘You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures, or the 

power of God.’” 

3. 3. to to refute refute errors errors of of tradition tradition ~ ~ Mark 7:8-13 ~ “Neglecting the 

commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men...For Moses said, 

“Honor your father and mother; ... but you say...” 


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Christ’s view of Scripture is clear for those that believe that the Gospels present a reliable 

account of His teaching. He treats the historical narratives as straightforward records of 

fact, and the force of His teachings often depend on their literal truth. He uses the teaching of 

the Old Testament as a court of appeal in matters of controversy in both doctrine and ethics. 

That this was His own standpoint and not some ad hominem stance adopted to accommodate 

His hearers is shown by His use of Scripture in countering the devil. That it was not a result of 

His human limitations is shown by His stress on Scripture after His resurrection. He treats the 

words of Scripture, even “the smallest letter” and “the least stroke of a pen” as inspired. He 

recognizes that the books have human writers, but to Him the author of Scripture is God 

Himself. This attestation of detailed verbal truth, coupled with historical and doctrinal truth, 

necessitates a doctrine of inerrancy in historical as well as doctrinal matters. To Christ, the Old 

Testament was true, authoritative, and inspired. To Him, what Scripture said, God said. 

As the only begotten Son of God, there can be no doubt that He knew and understood the true 

nature of the Scriptures. It was He who said, “Scripture cannot be broken” and “But if you 

do not believe [Moses’] writings, how will you believe My words?” The Lord Jesus seemed to 

make a point of approving and citing passages of Scripture which might seem particularly 

difficult for the natural man to accept regarding Old Testament occurrences and miracles. There 

is no doubt that Jesus Christ regarded the OT as completely and perfectly consisting of the Word 

of God. This being so, it is mandatory for all true Christians, professing as they do to follow 

Him as their Master and Lord, to believe as Christ did. As to the New Testament, He promised it 

would be written, and all these promises were fulfilled; the Holy Spirit came, guided the Apostles 

to remember His words, and led them into truth. We have assurance from Jesus Christ that the 

Bible is the written Word of God. 


Since the Word became flesh and dwelt among us leaving us no doubt as to the 

authority of His inspired revelation, I, therefore, shall not live by bread alone, but on 

every word which proceeds from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 

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essence, essence, but but differ differ in in function; function; therefore, therefore, the 

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Godhead Godhead is is a a “Plural “Plural One” 

One” 

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I. I. There There is is one one true true God God ~ ~ John John 17:3 17:3 ~ ~ “...that “...that they they may may know know Thee, Thee, Thee, the 

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only only true true God...” God...” 

God...” 

A. A. God God is is is One One ~ ~ Deuteronomy 6:4 ~ “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the 

LORD is one!” (cf. Mk 12:29; Gal. 3:20; 1Tim. 2:5; James 2:19) 

B. B. The The LORD LORD LORD alone alone is is God God ~ ~ Isaiah 44:6-8 ~ “...‘I am the first and I am the last, 

and there is no God besides Me’...” (cf. Is. 45:5-7; 46:8-11; Ps. 86:8-10) 

II. II. God God exists exists as as three three distinct distinct Persons Persons of of the the same same Divine Divine essence essence ~ 

~ 

Acts Acts 2:32-35 2:32-35 ~ ~ “This “This Jesus Jesus God God raised... raised... exalted exalted to to the the right right hand hand of of God, God, and... 

and... 

received... received... the the promise promise of of the the Holy Holy Spirit, Spirit, ...” 

...” 

A. A. The The Father Father is is God God ~ ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3 ~ “...the God and Father... Father of 

mercies and God of all comfort.” (cf. John 6:27; 44-46; Rom. 1:7; 1Pet. 1:2) 

B. B. The The Son Son is is God God God ~ ~ Hebrews 1:8 ~ “...of the Son, ‘Thy throne, O God, is forever.”’ 

(cf. Is. 1:6; John 5:18; John 10:30-38; Phil. 2:6-11; Titus 2:13; Acts 20:28; 1Tim. 3:16) 

C. C. C. The The Holy Holy Spirit Spirit Spirit is is God God ~ ~ Acts 5:3,4 ~ “...lie to the Holy Spirit... lie to God.” 

(cf. 2Cor. 3:18; Heb. 9:14; Acts 28:25,26) 

III. III. The The three three Persons Persons Persons of of the the Godhead Godhead Godhead differ differ in in function function ~ ~ ~ Ephesians Ephesians 1:2-14 

1:2-14 

A. A. The The Father Father determines determines the the will will of of the the Godhead Godhead ~ ~ vv. 2-6 ~ “...God our 

Father... chose us in Him according to ... His will ...” (cf. Matt. 6:10) 

B. B. The The Son Son was was was sent sent to to do do the the will will of of the the Father Father ~ ~ vv. 7-12 ~ “In Him we have 

redemption... forgiveness... according to His kind intention which He purposed 

in Him...” (cf. Heb. 10:6; John 5:36; John 8:28,29) 

C. C. The The Holy Holy Spirit Spirit proceeds proceeds forth forth to to accomplish accomplish the the the will will of of the the the Godhead Godhead Godhead ~ 

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vv. 13-14 ~ “... you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, ...with a 

view to the redemption of God’s own possession, ...” 

(cf. John 15:26; 14:26; Gen. 1:1,2; 1Cor. 12:3-11; Zech. 4:6) 

IV IV IV. IV . The The Godhead Godhead Godhead is is a a “Plural “Plural “Plural One” 

One” 

A. A. The The Name Name Name of of the the one one God God is is plural plural ~ ~ Gen. 1:26; 3:22; 11:7 ~ 

“...God[Elohim] ... Us... Our...” 

B. B. Baptism Baptism is is done done acknowledging acknowledging one one God God in in three three Persons Persons ~ ~Matthew ~ 28:19~ 

“...baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit...” 

C. C. The The benediction benediction of of God God is is manifest manifest to to His His people people in in the the the T TTrinity 

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definition of the Trinity is not easy to construct. One of the best is that of B.B. 

Warfield, “There is one only and true God, but in the unity of the Godhead there are 

three co-eternal and co-equal Persons, the same in substance but distinct in subsistence”. 

The word ‘Persons’ might be misleading as if there were three Individuals in the Godhead, 

but what other word would suffice? The word ‘substance’ might be too materialistic, and 

some would prefer the term ‘essence’. And the word ‘subsistence’ simply means 

“necessary existence”. 

Therefore, the definition clearly asserts both oneness and threeness, and it carefully 

maintains the equality and eternality of the Three. The word ‘Person’ guards against 

modalism and the phrase ‘same in substance’ protects against tritheism. The whole 

undivided essence of God belongs equally to each of the three Persons. 

John 10:30: “I and the Father are One”, beautifully illustrates this balance between the 

diversity of the Persons and the unity of the essence. “I and the Father” are two 

Persons and the verb “are” is plural. But Christ said He and the Father “are One”, and 

“one” is neuter. That is, one in nature or essence. Thus the Lord distinguished Himself 

from the Father and yet claimed unity and equality with the Father. 

The concept of the Trinity also concerns the administration, management, and 

actions of the three Persons. The Father elects (1Pet.1:2), loves (John 3:16) and 

gives good gifts (James 1:17). The Son suffers (Mark 8:31), redeems (1Pet. 1:18), and 

upholds all things (Heb. 1:3). The Sprirt regenerates (Titus 3:5), energizes (Acts 1:8), 

 

and sanctifies (2Cor. 3:18). 



Praise God for being the Father who ordains, the Son who accomplishes, and the Spirit 

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God God in in essence essence is is the the self-existent, self-existent, infinite, infinite, personal personal Spirit 

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Whose Whose inherent inherent excellencies excellencies reveal reveal His His greatness greatness and 

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‘The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow 

to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who 

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transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty 

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A. A. Self-existent Self-existent ~ ~ John 5:26 ~ “... for the Father has life in himself...” 

(cf. Exodus 3:14; Ps. 36:9; Col. 1:16-17; Acts 17:22-31) 

B. B. Eternal Eternal ~ ~ Psalm 90:2 ~ “... from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.” 

(cf. Deut. 33:27; Rev. 1:4,8) 

C. C. Personal Personal ~ ~ He possesses: 

1. 1. 1. intellect intellect ~ ~ 1Samuel 2:3 ~ “...For the Lord is a God of knowledge...” 

(cf. Rom. ll:33; 1Cor. 2:11) 

2. 2. emotion emotion ~ ~ Gen. 6:6-7 ~ “And the Lord was sorry that He made man on the earth, 

and He was grieved in His heart.” (cf. Judg. 10:7; 2Chr. 33:12-13) 

3. 3. will will (volition) (volition) (volition) ~ ~ Romans 9:14-19 ~ “For He says to Moses, ‘I will have mercy on 

whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion...” 

(cf. Matt. 6:10; 26:42; Acts 21:14; Eph. 1:9) 

II. II. God God inherently inherently inherently possesses possesses infinite infinite excellencies excellencies which which which reveal reveal His... His... 

His... 

A. A. Greatness: Greatness: 

Greatness: 

1. 1. Omnipotence Omnipotence (all (all powerful) powerful) ~ ~ ~ Jeremiah 32:17 ~ “... Thou hast made the heavens 

and the earth by Thy great power... nothing is too difficult for Thee ...” 

(cf. Gen. 18:14; Rev. 19:6) 

2. 2. Omniscience Omniscience Omniscience (all (all knowing) knowing) knowing) ~ ~ Psalm 147:5 ~ “Great is our Lord... His 

understanding is infinite.” (cf. Job 37:16; 1John 3:20) 

3. 3. Omnipresence Omnipresence (in (in His His fullness fullness fullness in in all all places places places at at all all times) times) ~ ~ Jeremiah 23:23-24 

“‘Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?’ declares the Lord.” 

(cf. Psalm 139; Heb. 4:13) 

4. 4. 4. Immutability Immutability (unchangeable) (unchangeable) ~ ~ ~ Malachi 3:6 ~ “I the LORD do not change...” 

(cf. 1Sam. 15:29; Ps. 102:25-27; Heb. 1:12) 

5. 5. Sovereignty Sovereignty Sovereignty (absolute (absolute rulership) rulership) ~ ~ Isaiah 46:9-10 ~ “... For I am God and there 

is no other; ... there is no one like Me, declaring the end from the beginning... saying 

My purpose will be established...” (cf. Job 41:11; Ps. 135:6; Rom. 9:14-18; Eph. 1:11) 

B. B. B. Goodness: 

Goodness: 

1. 1. Holiness/Purity Holiness/Purity (separation (separation from from from evil) evil) evil) ~ ~ Isaiah 6:1-3 ~ “Holy, holy, holy is the 

Lord...” (cf. Lev. 19:2; 1Pet. 1:15) 

2. 2. Righteousness/Justice Righteousness/Justice (doing (doing right, right, judging judging wrong wrong ) ) ) ~ ~ Psalm 89:14 ~ 

“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Thy throne ...” 

(cf. Gen. 18:25; Ezra 9:15; Ps. 119:137; 145:17) 

3. 3. Goodness/Mercy Goodness/Mercy (benevolence (benevolence toward toward everyone) everyone) ~ ~ Psalm 145:9 ~ “The Lord is 

good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.” 

(cf. Ps. 25:8; 103:10-14; Rom. 8:28-29) 

4. 4. Love/Grace Love/Grace Love/Grace (unmerited (unmerited favor) favor) ~ ~ Ephesians 2:4-5 ~ “...because of His great love... 

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While it is not possible to give a definition of God, it is possible to give a general 

description of His being. The Bible doesn’t attempt to define God, but the nearest 

approach is found is Jesus’ statement “God is spirit” (John 4:24). This means that He is 

essentially spirit ~ so that all the qualities which belong to the perfect idea of spirit are 

necessarily found in Him ~ that He is a self-conscious and self-determining being. 

The fact that He is spirit also involves His personality, for a spirit is an intelligent and 

moral being. The personality of God is clearly indicated in His intelligent and 

purposeful action in the world; and in the rational, moral, and religious nature of man. 

God is presented in Scripture as a personal God who comes and goes, with whom men 

can converse, whom they can trust, and who enters into their experiences and sustains 

them. 

God is distinguished from all His creatures by His infinite perfection. He possesses 

His being and virtues without any limitations or imperfection. He is not only 

boundless, but is exalted above all His creation with ineffable majesty. 

He is not composed of different parts, but His essence is a singular essence. The being 

of God is not something that exists to which other attributes may be added; but 

rather the whole of His essence is in each one of His attributes. And the summation of all 

 

that God is - that is the glory of God. 


Jeremiah 9:23-24 ~ “Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, 

and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 

but let him who boasts boast about this, that he understands and knows Me...” 

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true true Man Man without without a a sin sin nature nature and and also also completely 

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God God (ie. (ie. the the Hypostatic Hypostatic Union). 

Union). 

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colossians colossians 1:1 1:13-20 1:1 3-20 

Behold, ehold, the the virgin virgin shall shall be be with with child child and and bear bear a a son 

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I. I. Jesus Jesus Christ Christ was was conceived conceived by by the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit and and born born of of of a a virgin 

virgin 

A.prophesied A.prophesied ~ Genesis 3:15 ~ “... her seed ...”(indicating no human father) 

Isaiah 7:14 ~“... a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His 

name Immanuel.” 

B. B. fulfilled fulfilled ~ Matthew 1:18-20 ~ “...Mary... was found to be with child by the Holy 

Spirit...” Luke 1:34,35 ~ “...‘the Holy Spirit will come upon you... the holy 

offspring shall be called the Son of God.’” 

II. II. Jesus Jesus Christ Christ is is a a Man Man without without a a sin sin nature 

nature 

A. A. He He He is is a a a Man Man ~ Romans 5:15 ~ “...reign in life through the one Man, Jesus 

Christ.” Philippians 2:7 - “... being made in the likeness of men ...” 

1Timothy 2:5 - “... one Mediator ... the Man Christ Jesus.” 

B. B. He He is is sinless sinless ~ 2 Corinthians 5:21 ~ “He made Him who knew no sin...” 

Hebrews 4:15 - “... tempted as we are, yet without sin ...” 

1John 3:5 - “... in Him there is no sin.” 

III. III. Jesus Jesus Jesus Christ Christ is is fully fully God 

God 

A. A. John John 1:1,14 1:1,14 ~ ~ “...the Word was God ... the Word was made flesh ...” 

B. B. Philippians Philippians 2:6 2:6 ~ ~ “Who being in very nature God...” (NIV) 

C. C. Colossians Colossians 2:9 2:9 ~ ~ ~ “...in Him the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.” 

D. D. Hebrews Hebrews Hebrews 1:3 1:3 1:3 ~ ~ ~ “He is... the exact representation of [God’s] nature ...” 

IV IV. IV . In In Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Man Man and and God God are are joined joined in in a a “Hypostatic “Hypostatic Union” Union” forever 

forever 

A. A. Jesus Jesus was was “descended “descended from from David” David” David” AND AND the the “Son “Son of of God” God” God” ~ (Romans 1:3,4) 

B. B. God God the the the Son Son was was and and will will forever forever be be identifiable identifiable identifiable as as Jesus Jesus the the God-Man. 

God-Man. 

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While the Bible teaches that there is but a single Mediator between God and man, it 

represents this Mediator as having two distinct natures; the one divine and the 

other human. It is a great mystery of godliness ~ God manifested in the flesh 

(2Tim. 3:16) ~ that is beyond the comprehension of man. But if Christ is not both God 

and man, He cannot be our Mediator. He had to be one with the human race, in order to 

represent sinners in His redemptive work. Only such a truly human Mediator, who had 

experiential knowledge of the woes of mankind and rose superior to all temptations, 

could enter sympathetically into all the experiences, trials, and temptations of man. 

At the same time, He had to be a sinless man; for one who had forfeited His own life 

through sin surely could not atone for others. He had to be very God so that He could 

bring a perfect sacrifice of infinite value to bear the wrath of God and deliver us from the 

curse of the law. 

T herefore, the Mediator is but one person and that Person is the unchangeable Son of 

God. In the incarnation He did not change into a human person, nor did He adopt 

a human person; He simply assumed a human nature. The one divine person, who 

possessed a divine nature from eternity, assumed a human nature and now has both ~ 

He is the God-man. He is a single individual, but possesses all the essential qualities of 

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Recognize and glory in the fact that we have a ‘High Priest...’ “...Who has been 

tempted in every way just as we are ~ yet was without sin.” ~ Hebrews 4:15 (NIV) 

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The The vicarious vicarious death death of of Jesus Jesus Christ Christ was was both 

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the the reconciliation reconciliation of of man man to to God. 

God. 

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for) 

A. A. He He took took took man’ man’s man’ man’ s sin sin ~ ~ 2Corinthians 5:21 ~ “... He made Him who knew no sin 

to be sin on our behalf...” (cf. Isaiah 53:6) 

B. B. He He He suffered suffered man’ man’s man’ s punishment punishment ~ ~ Romans 5:8,9 ~ “...Christ died for us... we 

shall be saved from wrath...” 

(cf. Ezekiel 18:4; Matthew 27:50; 2Corinthians 5: 15) 

II. II. Jesus Jesus Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s death death was was propitiatory propitiatory (to (to satisfy) satisfy) satisfy) ~ 

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Romans 3:24-25; 1John 2:2; 4:10 

A. A. A. It It It satisfied satisfied God’ God’s God’ s wrath wrath against against sin sin ~ ~ Hebrews 2:17 ~ “...to make propitiation 

for the sins of the people...” 

B. B. It It paid paid the the debt debt debt in in full full ~ ~ Heb. 10:10-18 ~ “...He, having offered one sacrifice 

for sins for all time...” (cf. Heb. 9:11-14, 25-28) 

III. III. Jesus Jesus Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s death death was was redemptive redemptive (to (to buy buy back) 

back) 

A. A. Man Man is is a a a slave slave to to sin sin sin ~ ~ ~ John 8:34 ~ “...everyone who commits sin is a slave to 

sin.” (see also Genesis 4:7) 

B. B. Slavery Slavery to to sin sin results results in in death death ~ ~ ~ Romans 6:23~“...the wages of sin is death...” 

C. C. Jesus Jesus Christ Christ bought bought us... 

us... 

1. From the curse of the Law (Galatians 3:13) 

2. With His shed blood (1Peter 1:18,19) 

3. And brought us from death to eternal life (Romans 6:16,22) 

IV IV. IV Jesus Jesus Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s death death reconciles reconciles man man to to God God (to (to bring bring together) together) ~ 

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Colossians 1:21,22 

A. A. Man Man was was an an an enemy enemy of of God God ~ ~ Romans 5:10; Romans 8:7 

B. B. Man Man now now has has peace peace with with God God ~ ~ Romans 5:1 

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The death of Jesus Christ has been represented and is often regarded as something that 

was primarily intended to influence the sinner, to awaken his repentance, and thus 

to bring him back to God; but this is an entirely erroneous conception of it. In the case of 

the sinner, the death of Christ served to propitiate God and to regain His good favor by 

making amends for the sins committed. This means that the primary purpose of Christ’s 

death was to reconcile God to the sinner. The reconciled God justifies the sinner, and so 

operates in the believer’s heart by the Holy Spirit such that the believer lays aside his 

wickedness and enters into the fruits of redemption. 

Christ’s death was also vicarious. When man fell, he became a transgressor and owed 

God satisfaction. But a man could only atone for his own sin by suffering the 

penalty of sin eternally, which is in keeping with Gods’ justice. But God is also actuated 

by His love and compassion for the sinner. Instead of insisting on such personal 

atonement, He appointed a vicar (a substitute) in the Person of Jesus Christ to take man’s 

place. Therefore, Christ propitiated for the sin of mankind and brought about an eternal 

redemption for man. Christ’s vicarious sacrificial death represents the highest form of 

mercy and leads to reconcilation and life everlasting. 

 


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As As the the cornerstone cornerstone of of Biblical Biblical Christianity Christianity, Christianity , Jesus 

Jesus 

Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s physical physical resurrection resurrection from from the the dead dead proved 

proved 

His His Deity Deity and and conquered conquered death death for for mankind. 

mankind. 

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was... 

A. A. Prophesied Prophesied to to be be physical physical ~ ~ Matthew 20:18,19 ~ “...crucify Him... and He 

shall rise again.”(cf. Psalm 16:10; John 2:18-22) 

B. B. V VVerified 

V erified to to be be physical physical ~ ~ Luke 24:39-43 ~ “See My hands and My feet... flesh 

and bones... I have...” (cf. John 20:17, 27; 1Corinthians 15:3-8) 

II. II. Jesus Jesus Jesus Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ Christ’ s resurrection resurrection proved proved His His Deity 

Deity 

A. A. Romans Romans 1:3,4 1:3,4 ~ ~ “...declared the Son of God by the resurrection from the 

dead...” (cf. Revelation 1:13-18) 

B. B. Acts Acts 2:31-36 2:31-36 ~ ~ ~ “...this Jesus God raised up again... God has made Him both 

Lord and Christ...” (cf. Philippians 2:8-11) 

III. III. III. Jesus Jesus Jesus Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s resurrection resurrection conquered conquered death 

death 

A. A. Man Man is is subject subject to to the the reign reign reign and and fear fear of of death death death ~ ~ Hebrews 9:27 ~ “Just as it is 

destined for man to die once, and after that to face judgment...” (NIV) 

(cf. Romans 5:17-21; Hebrews 2:14, 15) 

B. B. Christ Christ has has overcome overcome death death death for for those those in in Christ Christ Christ ~ ~ 1Corinthians 15:20-23, 54-57 

“Christ has been raised from the dead... Death has been swallowed up in 

victory...” (cf. Hosea 13:14; Isaiah 25:6-9) 

IV IV. IV IV . Jesus Jesus Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s resurrection resurrection is is the the cornerstone cornerstone cornerstone of of Biblical Biblical Christianity 

Christianity 

A. A. 1Corinthians 1Corinthians 15:3,4 15:3,4 ~ ~ “...as of first importance... He was raised 

on the third day...” 

B. B. B. 1Corinthians 1Corinthians 1Corinthians 15:12-19 15:12-19 ~ ~ “... if Christ HAS NOT been raised, then ...” 

1. all preaching and faith is in vain 

2. each believer is still in his sins 

3. those believers that have died are eternally lost 

4. believers are to be pitied more than all men 

C. C. 1Corinthians 1Corinthians 15:20-23 15:20-23 15:20-23 ~ ~ Christ HAS been raised and therefore 

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If Christ did not rise from the dead then (1) He was a liar, because He predicted He 

would rise (Matt. 20:19); and (2) He would still be dead ~ so we wouldn’t have a High 

Priest, Advocate, or Head for the church; and (3) there would be no Gospel ~ because we 

will not be raised from the dead either (1Cor. 15:20-23); and finally (4) our witness is 

false, our faith is meaningless, and our future is hopeless (1Cor. 15:13-19). We are of men 

to be most pitied ~ having placed our faith in a hoax. 

However, we know by eyewitness accounts of numerous appearances and an empty 

tomb that He rose from the dead three days after He was crucified. The Apostles and 

other early believers were so convinced of the resurrection that their entire lives were 

transformed and given to the propagation of the Gospel of Christ. The resurrection of 

Christ was an integral part of their Gospel presentations ~ Acts 2:24-36, 3:15-26, 

5:29-32, 10:39-43, 13:27-39, 17:18+30-32. Therefore, the resurrection of Christ is 

central to Christianity; indeed, we even meet for worship on the day of the week that 

Christ rose from the dead! 

Christ rose with a new kind of resurrection body, one that was physical ~ but yet was 

eternal and would never die again. After the resurrection, He could enter rooms with 

locked doors, appear and disappear at will, and apparently with no limitations. It was a 

truly glorified body as we see in Rev. 1:12-16. We also will have a resurrection similar to 

Christ’s (1Cor. 15:35-51, Phil. 3:20) at the end of this age. 

A nd finally, Christ’s resurrection proved that He was a Prophet (Matt. 28:6), that He is 

the Lord and Messiah (Acts 2:36), and most importantly that He is the Son of God 

(Rom. 1:4). 

 


Colossians 3:1-4 ~ “Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things 

above ... set your minds on things above, not on earthly things ...” (NIV) 

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The The Holy Holy Spirit Spirit is is the the Divine Divine Agent Agent Who 

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accomplishes accomplishes the the will will of of the the Godhead. 

Godhead. 

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However owever owever, owever , you you are are not not in in the the flesh flesh but but in in the the Spirit, Spirit, if 

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I. I. I. The The The Holy Holy Holy Spirit Spirit is is a a Person 

Person 

A. A. He He He is is referred referred to to by by personal personal names names and and pronouns pronouns ~ ~ John 15:26 ~ “...the 

Counselor... the Spirit... He...” (NIV) (cf. John 14:26; 16:13,14) 

B. B. He He has has the the attributes attributes of of personhood personhood personhood ~ 

~ 

1. 1. Intellect Intellect ~ ~ ~ 1Corinthians 2:10.11 ~ “The Spirit searches all things, even the 

depths of God.” (cf. Romans 8:27; Isaiah 11:2) 

2. 2. Emotions Emotions ~ ~ Isaiah 63:10 ~ “But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit.” 

(cf. Ephesians 4:30; Hebrews 10:29) 

3. 3. Will Will ~ ~ 1Corinthians 12:11 ~ “... the same Spirit ... distributing to each 

individually just as He wills.” (cf. Acts 13:2,4; 16:6) 

C. C. He He is is like like like Christ Christ ~ ~ John 14:16 ~ “...another Helper...” (another ~the Greek 

word is allos meaning “another of the same kind”) 

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We W e can can fellowship fellowship with with with the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit Spirit ~ ~ II Cor 13:14 

II. II. The The Holy Holy Spirit Spirit is is the the Divine Divine Agent Agent Who Who accomplishes accomplishes the 

the 

will will of of the the Godhead Godhead 

Godhead 

A. A. By By creating creating ~ ~ Genesis 1:2 ~ “The Spirit of God was moving over the surface of 

the waters.” (cf. Psalm 104:30) 

B. B. By By communicating communicating ~ ~ 1Corinthians 2:12, 13 ~ “We have received... the 

Spirit who is from God that we might know...” (cf. 2Peter 1:20,21) 

C. C. By By convicting convicting ~ ~ ~ John 16:7-11 ~ “He will convict the world...” 

D. D. D. By By By converting converting ~ ~ John 3:5,6 ~ “... born of the Spirit...” 


E. E. By By By comforting comforting ~ ~ John 14:16 ~ “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit...” (NIV) 

F. . By By conforming conforming conforming ~ ~ 2 Corinthians 3:18 ~ “We ... are being transformed from 

glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” 

G. G. G. By By By consummating consummating consummating ~ ~ ~ Romans 8:23 ~ “Having the first fruits of the Spirit ... 

waiting eagerly for ... the redemption of our bodies.” (cf. Romans 8:11) 




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Many have labeled the 20th Century as the century of the Holy Spirit. The spread of 

Pentecostalism with its emphasis on the ministries and gifts of the Spirit and the 

blossoming of dispensationalism with its focus on the works of the Spirit are unique to 

this time period. On the opposite end, others have characterized the Spirit as simply the 

personification of God’s power or His presence ~ like saying that Satan is the 

personification of evil. 

The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is a Person, as He possesses the personal 

attributes of intelligence (Rom. 8:27), emotions (Eph. 4:30), and volition (1Cor. 

12:11). In addition, His actions are the actions of a personal being ~ He teaches 

(John14:26), guides (John 16:13), convicts (John 16:8), performs miracles (Acts 8:39), 

and prays for us (Rom. 8:26). Man’s responses to Him are also set forth as the actions we 

would have with another person. We can obey Him (Acts 10:19-31), lie to Him (Acts 5:3), 

resist Him (Acts 7:51), grieve Him (Eph. 4:30), blaspheme Him (Matt. 12:31), and insult 

Him (Heb. 10:29). Finally, He is addressed by the use of several personal names such as 

Counselor, Paraclete, Helper, and the pronoun He (John chapters 14 & 16). 

Therefore, the Scriptures plainly teach that the Holy Spirit is a Person ~ the Third 

Person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is God ~ God the Spirit ~ as He did things only 

God could do. He was involved in the Virgin Birth of Christ (Luke 1:35), He was the 

Person Who inspired holy men to write the Canon (2Pet. 1:20,21), and He was involved 

in the creation of the world (Gen. 1:2). 

We, as the children of God, are to subject ourselves to the Spirit of God that we might 

live faithfully as the people of God for the glory of God. 

 


1Corinthians 6:19,20 - “... your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, 

Whom you have received from God ... Therefore, honor God with your body.” (NIV) 

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BELIEVER 

The The gifts gifts and and fruits fruits of of the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit are are made 

made 

manifest manifest in in believers believers as as they they are are obediently obediently filled 

filled 

with with the the Holy Holy Spirit. 

Spirit. 

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1Cor 1Corint 1Cor int inthians int hians 1 112:4-1 

1 2:4-1 2:4-18 2:4-1 

Galatians Galatians 5:1 5:13-26 5:1 3-26 

Ephesians Ephesians 5:1 5:18-2 5:1 8-2 8-21 8-2 

Galatians Galatians 5:22,23 

5:22,23 

But ut the the fruit fruit of of the the Spirit Spirit is is love, love, joy joy, joy , peace, peace, patience, 

patience, 

kindness, kindness, goodness, goodness, faithfulness, faithfulness, gentleness, 

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I. I. The The gifts gifts of of the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit are are given 

given 

A. A. For For the the common common common good good ~ ~ 1Corinthians 12:7 

B. B. Individually Individually Individually and and specifically specifically ~ ~ 1Corinthians 12:8-11 

C. C. As As He He determines determines ~ ~ 1Corinthians 12:11,28 

D. D. In In Scripture Scripture ~ ~ Romans 12:3-8; 1Corinthians 7:7; 12:8-10,28; 

Ephesians 4:11; 1Peter 4:10,11 

II. II. The The fruit fruit fruit of of the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit comes comes from 

from 

A. Abiding in Christ ~ John 15:1-8 

B. Walking in the Spirit ~Galatians 5:16,25; Romans 8:4-14 

C. Scripture ~ Galatians 5:22,23 

III. III. The The The filling filling of of the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit ~ ~ Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians 5:16, 5:16, 5:16, Colossians Colossians Colossians 3:16 

3:16 

A. Is being controlled / influenced / empowered / directed by the Holy Spirit 

B. Is commanded to be continual ~ Ephesians 5:18 ~ literal translation is 

“be continually being filled with” 

C. Results in fullness of Christian living ~ Ephesians 5:19-6:9 

1Corinthians 12:13 

Baptism Baptism 

Baptism 

Occurs only once in each believer’s life 

Never happened before the day of Pentecost 

True of all believers at all times 

Cannot be undone 

Results in a POSITION 

Occurs when we are regenerated 

No prerequisite; not based on merit or deeds 

Not commanded 


Distinctions between the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the filling with the Holy Spirit 

Ephesians 5:18, Colossians 3:16 

Filling 

Filling 

Is a repeated experience in a believer’s life 

Occurred in the OT as well 

Not continually experienced by all 

Can be lost or diminished 

Results in POWER 

Should occur throughout a believer’s life 

Dependent on a believer’s yieldedness 

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One of the great comforts in the Christian life is that we, as individual believers, are 

indwelt by the Spirit of God; and this presence of the Spirit in us is the guarantee 

that God will one day fully redeem us and take us into glory. The Spirit’s presence in us 

is the reason that we can love God and other people as the Father has commanded us. 

It is the Spirit of God Who baptizes (immerses) us into the body of Christ, and He places 

us and uses us in the church body as He wills. So that, as we are filled with the Spirit 

and gifted by the Spirit and walking by the Spirit and sealed by the Spirit, then we can 

worship Him in the spirit and glorify Him in all that we do. We can then love and serve 

others in freedom ~ as we have been freed from our selfishness and self-serving sin. 

Another comfort is the fact that the Spirit empowers us, fills us, gifts us, and changes 

us so that we can walk in those good works “which God prepared beforehand” (Eph. 

2:10) for us to fulfill. God has called Christians to be His people that He might “purify for 

Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:14). Therefore, 

as God has commissioned us to serve Him in a way that glorifies Him (Matt. 5:16), He 

also enables us, by His Holy Spirit, to accomplish His works ~ that everyone will 

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Lord, help me to faithfully abide in You, for I know that apart from You I can do 

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God God created created man man in in His His image, image, but but Adam 

Adam 

transgressed transgressed and and brought brought the the effects effects of of inherent 

inherent 

sinfulness sinfulness upon upon the the human human race. 

race. 

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like like one one of of Us, Us, knowing knowing good good and and evil; evil; and and now now, now , lest 

lest 

he he stretch stretch out out his his hand, hand, and and take take also also from from the the tree tree of 


life, life, and and eat, eat, and and live live forever forever--” forever --” 

therefore, therefore, the the LORD ORD ORD G GGOD 

G OD sent sent him him out out of of the the gar garden gar den of of Eden, Eden, to 

to 

 

cultivate cultivate the the ground ground from from which which he he was was taken. 

taken. 

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I. I. God God created created created man man in in His His own own image 

image 

A. A. personal personal personal ~ 

~ 

1. 1. Intellect~ Intellect~Genesis Intellect~ Intellect~ 2:19,20~“...and the man gave names to all the animals...” 

2. 2. Emotion~ Emotion~ Emotion~Genesis Emotion~ Emotion~ 2:23~ “And the man said, ‘This is now bone of my bone 

and flesh of my flesh’...” 

3. 3. Will/V Will/Volition~ 

Will/V olition~ olition~Genesis olition~ 2: 17; 3:6~“...but from the tree of the knowledge of 

good and evil you shall not eat... and he ate...” 

B. B. spiritual spiritual ~ 

~ 

1. 1. James James 2:26~ 2:26~“...the 2:26~ body without the spirit is dead...”(cf. Ecclesiastes 12:7) 

2. 2. Zechariah Zechariah 12:1~ 12:1~“...the 12:1~ Lord... forms the spirit of man within him...”(niv) 

(cf. Genesis 2:7) 

II. II. Adam Adam transgressed transgressed (the (the Fall) 

Fall) 

A. A. God’ God’s God’ s command command ~ ~ Genesis 2: 16, 17~“And the Lord God commanded the man, 

saying,‘... but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat’...” 

B. B. Adam’ Adam’s Adam’ s sin sin ~ Genesis 3:6 ~ “... and he ate...” 

III. III. The The Fall Fall brought brought the the effects effects of of inherent inherent sinfulness sinfulness sinfulness upon upon the the human human race. 

race. 

A. A. Immediate/Direct Immediate/Direct Effects Effects on on Man 

Man 

1. 1.Guilt/Shame 1. Guilt/Shame Guilt/Shame ~ ~ Genesis 3:7~ “... and they knew that they were naked...” 

2. 2.Fear 2. Fear ~ ~ Genesis 3:8~ “... and the man and his wife hid themselves from the 

presence of theLord God ...” 

3. 3.Discord 3. Discord ~ ~ Genesis 3:12-16~ “The woman whom Thou gavest... The serpent 

deceived me... your desire shall be for your husband and he shall rule over you.” 

4. 4.Toil/Suffering 4. oil/Suffering ~ ~ Genesis 3: 16-19~ “I will greatly increase your pain in 

childbirth... cursed be the ground ... in toil you shall eat of it ...” 

5. 5. 5.Separation 5. 5. Separation from from God God ~ ~ Genesis 3:22-24 ~ “...therefore the Lord God sent 

[Adam] out from the garden of Eden...” 

6. 6.Spiritual 6. 6. Spiritual Death Death ~ ~ Genesis 2:17~ “...the day that you eat from it you shall 

surely die.” 

7. 7. 7.Physical 7. Physical Death Death ~ ~ Genesis 5:5 ~ “So all the days that Adam lived were 930 

years, and he died.” 

B. B. Continual/Indirect Continual/Indirect Effects Effects on on Man 

Man 

1. 1. Man Man is is inherently inherently sinful sinful ~ 

~ Psalm 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Ephesians 2:1-3 

2. 2. Man Man chooses chooses to to sin sin ~ ~ Genesis 6:5; Psalm 14: 1-3; John 3:19 

3. 3. Man Man cannot cannot please please God God ~ ~ Isaiah 64:6; Romans 8:7,8 

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The Bible affirms that all mankind is naturally under the guilt and power of sin, the 

reign of death, and the wrath of God. We received this awful state from Adam who 

was responsible for the original lapse from God and godliness into sin and lostness. God 

ordained Adam as the representative for all human posterity; and as our representative, 

Adam involved those whom he represented in the fruits of his personal action ~ just as a 

national leader involves his people in terrible consequences when he declares war. 

God set Adam in a state of happiness and promised to continue his posterity if he 

showed fidelity through obedience ~ specifically that he would not eat from the tree 

of the knowledge of good and evil. The tree bore this name because the issue was whether 

Adam would let God tell him what was good and evil. So by eating, Adam said in effect 

that he would decide good and evil for himself, without reference to God. This anti-God, 

self-aggrandizing mindset became the moral nature of his descendants ~ along with 

guilt, the curse of pain and death, and expulsion from Eden. 

Sin is the universal deformity of human nature, as it affects every part of every person; 

and it expresses itself as an irrational, negative, and rebellious reaction to God’s 

commands. The root of sin is pride and enmity against God, and our sinful acts always 

involve thoughts, motives, and desires that express willful opposition to God’s law ~ as 

John said in his first epistle, “sin is lawlessness”. The term Total Depravity signifies this 

corruption of our moral and spiritual nature that is not total in degree, but in extent. It 

involves the inability to respond to God, and therefore constitutes a state of spiritual 

death. 

 


Romans 7:24,25 ~ “Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of 

this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” 

HOMEWORK: 

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Read Grudem Chapter 21&23. 

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fallen 

nature, nature, therefore therefore he he is is unable unable to to desire, desire, seek seek or 

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obey obey God; God; nor nor reform reform himself. 

himself. 

Memory Verse 

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3:19-20, 5:39-40 

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change change his his spots? spots? Then Then may may you you also also do do good good who who are 

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I. I. Man’ Man’ Man’s Man’ s nature nature is is fallen fallen (sinful) 

(sinful) 

A. A. Jeremiah Jeremiah 17:9 17:9 ~ “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately 

wicked ...” (NKJ) 

B. B. John John 3:19 3:19 ~ “... men loved the darkness ...” 

C. C. Ephesians Ephesians 2:3 2:3 2:3 ~ “... by nature children of wrath.” 

II. II. Man’ Man’s Man’ Man’ s will will will operates operates in in accordance accordance with with his his fallen fallen nature 

nature 

A. A. Genesis Genesis 6:5 6:5 ~ “... every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only 

evil continually.” 

B. B. B. Mark Mark 7:21-23 7:21-23 ~ “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the 

evil thoughts ...” 

C. C. C. Romans Romans 1:24-32 1:24-32 ~ “... in the sinful desires of their hearts... to shameful 

lusts... to a depraved mind... filled with every kind of wickedness...” (NIV) 

III. III. Man Man Man is is unable unable to to: to 

A. A. desire desire God God~ God Galatians 5:17 ~ “For the flesh sets it desire against the Spirit...” 

B. B. seek seek God God God~ God Romans 3:10-12 ~ “There is none who seeks for God... not 

even one.”(cf. Psalm 14: 1-3) 

C. C. obey obey God God~ God Romans 8:6-8 ~ “For the mind set on the flesh is death... is hotstile 

toward God... does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able 

to do so...” 

D. D. reform reform reform himself himself~ himself Jeremiah 13:23 ~ “Can the Etiopian change his skin or the 

leopard his spots? Then can you also do good who are accostumed 

to do evil.” 

IV IV. IV . Man Man seeks seeks to to to fulfill fulfill his his own own wicked wicked will 

will 

A. A. Jude Jude 18 18 18 ~ “... following after their own wicked lusts.” 

B. B. Isaiah Isaiah 53:6 53:6 ~ “... each of us has turned to his own way...” 

“...but its end is the way of death.”(Proverbs 14:12) 

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Free agency is the power to decide according to our character; ability is the power change our 

character by our volition. Free agency is affirmed by the Bible and our consciousness, but these two 

teach with equal explicitness that free ability or free will do not belong to fallen man. Free agency 

means that a man is free not only when his outward acts are determined by his will, but when his 

volitions are truly and properly his own; determined by nothing outside of himself but proceeding from 

his own views, feelings, and dispositions. Therefore, a man’s decisions are the real, intelligent, and 

conscious expression of his character or what is in his mind. A man may be forced to do a thing against 

his will, but to say he can be forced to will against his will is a contradiction. A man’s will may be 

determined by the strongest motive, but in every rational volition the man is influenced in his decision 

by something within himself ~ so that the volition is a revelation of what he himself truly is. 

In every volition, there are elements of rationality and spontaneous action. Wherever reason and 

self-determination or spontaneity are combined in an agent, he is free and responsible for his 

outward acts and his volitions. All desires, affections, or feelings which determine the will to act must 

have an object, and that object which excites the feelings must be discerned by the understanding. It is 

this that gives decisions their rational character and renders the determination of the will a rational 

action. 

Free agency also means that a man’s will chooses the greatest apparent good, generally meaning that 

which produces ‘happiness’; it is not the greatest real good, but rather the greatest apparent good 

which determines the volition. 

We maintain that man is free, but we deny that man’s will is free in the sense of being independent 

of reason, conscience, and feeling. A man cannot be independent of himself or any of his faculties 

independent of all the rest. A man’s will is not determined by any law of necessity; it is not independent, 

indifferent, or self-determined, but it is determined by the preceding state of mind ~ so that man is free 

so long as his volitions are the conscious expression of his own mind and his activities are controlled by 

his own reason and feelings. Therefore, man is a responsible agent, because he is the author of his own 

acts, and because he is determined to act by nothing outside of himself ~ but by his own views, 

 

convictions, inclinations, feelings, and dispositions so that his acts are the true product of the man and 

really represent what he is. 


Titus 2:11,12 ~ But “...the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 

It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, 

upright and godly lives in this present age...” (NIV) 

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Although Although all all mankind mankind deserves deserves eternal eternal condemnation, 

condemnation, 

God God chose chose some some for for salvation. 

salvation. 

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od od has has chosen chosen you you from from the the beginning beginning for for salvation 

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I. I. Mankind Mankind deserves deserves eternal eternal condemnation 

condemnation 

A. A. A. Because Because of of Adam’ Adam’s Adam’ s sin~ 

sin~ 

1. Romans 5:18 ~ “... through one transgression there resulted condemnation 

to all men...” 

2. 1 Corinthians 15:22 ~ “For as in Adam all die ...” 

B. B. Because Because each each man man sins~ 

sins~ 

1. Romans 3:23 ~ “For all have sinned ...” 

2. Romans 6:23 ~ “... the wages of sin is death ...” 

3. Hebrews 9:27 ~ “... it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes 

judgment.” 

4. Revelation 20: 14, 15 - “And if anyone’s name was not found written in 

the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire [the second death].” 

II. II. God God chose chose some some for for salvation 

salvation 

A. A. Throughout Throughout History~ 

History~ 

1. Noah ~ Genesis 6:8 ~ “... found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” 

2. Abraham ~ Nehemiah 9:7 ~ “... The Lord God Who chose Abram ...” 

3. Paul ~ Galatians 1:15 ~ “... He Who had set me apart ...” 

B. B. From From From all all all eternity eternity~ eternity Ephesians 1:4 ~ “... He chose us in Him before the 

foundation of the world.” (cf. Jeremiah 31:3; Revelation 13:8) 


C. C. In In His His sovereignty~ sovereignty~ John 1:13 ~ “...born not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, 

nor of the will of man, but of God.” 

(cf. John 15:16; Romans 9:6-18; Ephesians 1:5, 11) 

D. D. D. Graciously Graciously Graciously and and mercifully~ mercifully~ Deuteronomy 7:6-8 ~ “The Lord your God has 

chosen you... because the Lord loved you ...” (cf. Ephesians 2:5, 8; Titus 3:5; 

Romans 8:29 [note: “foreknew” = “foreloved”] ) 

E. E. For For His His His glory~ glory~ Ephesians 1:6 ~ “... to the praise of the glory of His grace ...” 

(cf. Romans 9:23; 1 Peter 2:9) 

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From 2Thessalonians 2:13,14, we should all be bound to receive and acknowledge 

the truthfulness of the great and glorious doctrine of God’s ancient choice of His 

family. But there seems to be a prejudice in the human mind against this doctrine. Lay 

aside your prejudices; listen calmly and dispassionately and hear what the Scripture says. 

Concerning the truthfulness of the doctrine, “GOD HAS CHOSEN you from the beginning 

for salvation”; so that election is absolutely of God. God’s election is eternal, “God has 

chosen you FROM THE BEGINNING for salvation”, and God’s election is personal,” God 

has CHOSEN YOU from the beginning for salvation”. The great truth is always the Bible, 

but I will give you an extract from the old Baptist confession ~ “Those of mankind that 

are predestined to life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to His 

eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, 

hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of His mere grace and love, without any 

other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving Him thereunto.” Also, the 

people of God are called ‘elect’ and in John 15:16 Jesus says, “You did not choose Me, but 

I chose you..” 

What are the true and legitimate tendencies concerning the doctrine of election? 

Election is one of the most stripping doctrines of all; taking away all trust in the 

flesh or all reliance upon anything except Jesus Christ ~ it is naked faith in Him that 

avails us of salvation, irrespective of works, although it is productive of them. And 

election should make the Christian bold and fearless. What cares he for man, if he is 

chosen of His Maker? Will he fear if all the world stand against him? He dwells in perfect 

peace, for he is in the secret place of the tabernacle of the Most High, in the great pavilion 

of the Almighty. Election will make us holy. Shall I sin after God has chosen Me? After 

such love? After so much lovingkindness and tender mercy? Nay, my God, since Thou 

has chosen me, I will love Thee and live for Thee. 


Romans 11:33 ~ “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! 

How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!” (NIV) 

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God’ God’s God’ s call call to to salvation, salvation, proclaimed proclaimed throughout throughout the 

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world, world, is is effective effective for for the the elect. 

elect. 

Memory Verse 

Romans Romans 10:13 10:13,17 10:13 17 

Romans 10:5-17 

Matthew 11:25-30 

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I. I. God’ God’s God’ s call call to to salvation salvation salvation - - the the Gospel 

Gospel 

A. A. Communicate Communicate thetheplan- plan- plan- 

1. the PROBLEM ~ Romans 3:23 ~ “... all have sinned...” 

2. the PENALTY ~ ~ Romans 6:23 ~ “... wages of sin is death...” 

3. the SOLUTION ~ Romans 5:8 ~ “... Christ died for us.” 

4. the RESPONSIBILITY ~ Romans 10:9-17 ~ “...call upon the name of the Lord.” 

B. B. Command Command a a response response ~ 2Corinthians 6:2 ~ “Behold — Now is the day of 

salvation.”(cf. Mark 1:15) 

C. C. Convey Convey the the promise promise ~ John 6:37 ~ “... the one who comes to Me, I will 

certainly not cast out.” (cf. John 3:15) 

D. D. Compare Compare the the the penalty penalty ~ John 3:36 - “... he who does not obey the Son shall 

not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” (cf. 2Thessalonians 1:8, 9) 

II. II. The The Gospel Gospel is is proclaimed proclaimed throughout throughout the the world 

world 

A. A. God God calls calls ~ Acts 17:30, 31 ~ “God is now declaring to men that all people 

everywhere should repent.” 

B. B. Through Through Through men men ~ Matthew 28:19 ~ “Go therefore and make disciples of all the 

nations ...”(cf. Acts 1:8; Romans 10: 14) 

C. C. Throughout Throughout the the world world ~ Matthew 24:14 ~ “... this Gospel ... will be preached 

in the whole world ... to all the nations ...” (cf. Mark 16:15) 

III. III. The The Gospel Gospel is is effective effective for for the the elect 

elect 

A. A. God God God calls calls calls the the chosen chosen ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 14 ~ “...God has chosen you 

from the beginning for salvation... He called you through our Gospel...” 

(cf. John 6:44; Romans 8:30) 

B. B. God God calls calls personally personally ~ John 10:3, 4 ~ “...He calls His own sheep by name... 

the sheep follow Him ...” (cf. Jeremiah 31:3; Galatians 1:15) 

C. C. C. God God God calls calls internally internally ~ Acts 16:14 ~ “...the Lord opened her heart to respond 

to the things spoken by Paul.” (cf. Rom 10:8-10; John 16:7-15) 


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From the Westminster Confession of Faith, “All those whom God has predestined to 

life, He is pleased ~ in His appointed and accepted time ~ effectually to call by His 

Word and Spirit, out of that state of sin and death (in which they are by nature) to grace 

and salvation by Jesus Christ; enlightening their minds spiritually and savingly to 

understand the things of God ~ taking away their heart of stone and giving them a heart 

of flesh, renewing their wills and effectually drawing them to Jesus Christ: yet so as they 

come most freely, being made willing by His grace.” Effectual calling is effectual because 

God effects exactly what He intends in the operation: the quickening of spiritually dead 

souls to spiritual life. Calling refers to the Holy Spirit’s inward and secret operation on 

the soul (John 16:7-15). 

God’s grace changes the heart or soul from something cold, lifeless, and stony into 

something living, pulsating, sanguine, and responsive. God’s call is made effectual 

by the Word and the Spirit; they are conjoined as two vital factors of regeneration. The 

effectual call is not an outward call of the gospel, but the inward call ~ the call that 

penetrates to and pierces the heart, quickening it to spiritual life. Hearing the gospel 

enlightens the mind, yet it does not awaken the soul until the Holy Spirit illumines and 

regenerates it. The move from ear to soul is made by the Holy Spirit. This move is what 

accomplishes God’s purpose of applying the benefits of Christ’s work to the elect. 

God’s effectual call on the human soul derives from His omnipotence, the same power 

that called the world into existence out of nothing is now exercised in our 

redemption ~ so He calls us to saving faith out of “nothing”; calling us who have no 

spiritual virtue whatever. The effect of this inward calling on the sinner is real, effecting 

a real change. The sinner is now freed from the bondage of sin, receives a new disposition 

for the things of God, saving faith is worked in the heart, and the person becomes a new 

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Romans 1:16 ~ 

“I am not ashamed of the Gospel, it is the Power of God for Salvation...” 

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REGENERATION 

Regeneration Regeneration is is the the act act of of God God whereby whereby He He imparts 

imparts 

spiritual spiritual life life to to natural natural man. 

man. 

Memory Verse 

Ephesians Ephesians 2:4,5 

2:4,5 

John 3:1-8 

Ephesians 2:1-10 

Colossians 2:11-15 

Romans 8:5-11 

But ut God, God, being being rich rich in in mercy mercy, mercy , because because of of His His great great love 

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I. I. Regeneration Regeneration is is an an act act of of God God which... 

which... 

A. A. is is internal~ internal~ Ezekiel 36:26, 27 ~ “... I will ... put a new spirit within you 

... And I will put My Spirit within you ...” (cf. Jeremiah 31:33; Acts 16:14) 

B. B. is is is inscrutable~ inscrutable~ John 3:3-13 ~ “The wind blows where it wishes ... so it is with 

everyone born of the Spirit” 

C. C. is is instantaneous~ instantaneous~ 2 Corinthians 4:6 ~ “For God, Who said, ‘Let light shine 

out of darkness,’ made His light shine in our hearts ...” (NIV) (cf. Genesis 1:3) 

D. D. involves involves the Spirit~ Titus 3:5 ~ “... regeneration and renewing by the 

Holy Spirit ...” (cf. John 3:5, 6) 

E. E. initiates initiates initiates spiritual growth ~ Eph 4:24 ~ “...put on the new man.” 

II. II. God God imparts imparts spiritual spiritual life life to to natural natural natural man man 

man 

Before regeneration At regeneration 

LIFE dead in sins and trespasses God made you alive 

Ephesians 2:1 Colossians 2:13 

HEART desperately wicked and beyond cure God gave you a new heart 

Jeremiah 17:9 Ezekiel 36:26 

MIND hostile toward God God gave you spiritual understanding 

Romans 8:7, 8 1Corinthians 2:15, 16 

NATURE children of wrath God made you a new creation 

Ephesians 2:2, 3 2Corinthians 5:17 

SPIRIT unspiritual/natural God gave you a new spirit 

Romans 7:14; Jude 19 Ezekiel 36:26 

CONSCIENCE defiled God makes a good,clear conscience 

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Regeneration is a concept which Jesus taught to Nicodemus to show him the real 

inwardness and the depth of the change that even a religious Jew must undergo to 

enter the Kingdom of God. Jesus pictured that change (i.e. that regeneration) as being 

born-again, born from above. Regeneration is the work of God in which He renovates the 

human heart ~ the very core of our being ~ and implants a new principle of desire, 

purpose, and action; a new disposition that responds positively to the Gospel and the 

things of God. The concept was described in the Old Testament in Ezekiel 36, where God 

is pictured as cleansing from the pollution of sin and bestowing a new heart by putting 

His Spirit within them. Jesus’ point to Nicodemus was as follows; there is no exercise of 

faith in Christ, no repentance, and no true discipleship apart from the new birth, which 

was likened to a wind that blows where it wishes and makes its sound evident to all. 

The usual context of regeneration is effectual calling, the confrontation with our 

Lord’s Gospel and the illumination to its truth and significance as the message 

from God to you. Regeneration is entirely the work of the Holy Spirit, Who raises the elect 

from among the spiritually dead to new life in Christ; it is the transition from spiritual 

death to spiritual life. The immediate fruit of regeneration is a conscious, intentional, 

active faith in Christ, while the long-term fruit is a life lived in obedience to God. As the 

mind is no longer hostile to God, but is spiritually alive and at peace with God, there is 

now the desire and Spirit-filled ability to accomplish the things of God. 

 


Ephesians 2:4, 5 ~ “But because of His great love for us, God, Who is rich in mercy, 

made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions...” (NIV) 

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SAVING FAITH 

Faith Faith (belief), (belief), which which is is a a gift gift of of God, God, is is regenerate 

regenerate 

man’ man’s man’ s willing willing response response to to the the Gospel’ Gospel’s Gospel’ s call call to to trust trust in 

in 

Jesus Jesus Christ Christ for for salvation. 

salvation. 

Memory Verse 

John John 20:30+31 

20:30+31 

John 3:14-21 


Hebrews 11:1 - 12:2 

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the the presence presence of of the the disciples, disciples, which which are are not not written 

written 

in in this this book; book; but but these these have have been been written written that that you 

you 

may may believe believe that that Jesus Jesus is is the the Son Son of of God; God; and and that that believing 

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I. I. Faith Faith is is a a gift gift 

gift 

A. A. Of Of God~ God~ 

God~ 

Philippians 1:29 ~ “For to you it has been granted ... to believe in Him...” 

(cf. Matthew 16:16, 17; 2Peter 1:1) 

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elect~ 

Acts 13:48 ~ “... as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” 

(cf. Matthew 11:25-27; ) 

C. C. Not Not by by merit~ 

merit~ 

Ephesians 2:8, 9 ~ “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that 

not of yourselves, it is the gift of God...” (cf. Titus 3:5, Gal. 2:16) 

II. II. Faith Faith Faith is is the the response response of of regenerate regenerate man man to to the the Gospel, Gospel, entailing: 

entailing: 

A. A. Knowledge/Understanding~ 

Knowledge/Understanding~ 

1Corinthians 15:3, 4 ~“...as of first importance... Christ died for our sins... He 

was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures...” 

(cf. 1John 5:20; Romans 10:14; 2Timothy 3:15) 

B. B. Agreement/Assent~ 

Agreement/Assent~ 

Agreement/Assent~ 

1Thessalonians 2:13 ~ “...you received... the word of God’s message... you 

accepted it...” 

(c.f. 2Timothy 3:14; Hebrews 4:2; James 2:19; Matthew 13:20, 21) 

C. C. Willful Willful T TTrust~ 

TT 

rust~ 

2Timothy 1:12 ~ “...I am not ashamed, because I know Whom I have 

believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to 

Him for that day.” (NIV, emphasis added) 

(c.f. John 5:24, 39, 40; Luke 18:9-14; John 20:28) 

III. III. Faith Faith is is is willful willful trust trust in in Jesus Jesus Christ Christ for for salvation 

salvation 

Acts 16: 30, 31 ~ “...‘What must I do to be saved?’... ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, 

andyou will be saved ...” (NIV) 

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In the Greek language, the word PISTIS (faith) denoted a conviction based on 

confidence in a person and his testimony, and it presupposes a personal relation 

to the object of confidence such that there is a trusting in the object of faith. In 

Christianity, we express our confidence in God (particularly the Person of Christ) 

for our redemption from sin and to a future blessedness. So the progression of faith 

is: (1) general confidence in Christ, (2) accepting the Holy Spirit’s testimony on 

the basis of trust, and (3) yielding to Christ and trusting in Him for our salvation. 

Faith, therefore, includes a mental direction towards an object and so saving faith 

has the idea of turning with confident trust to Jesus Christ. 

True saving faith is a faith that has its seat in the heart and is rooted in the 

regenerate life, and it is not first of all the activity of man ~ but it is a work of 

God in the heart of a sinner. When the Bible speaks of faith, it generally refers to 

faith as an activity of man, though born of the work of the Holy Spirit. And this 

saving faith is a certain conviction, wrought in the heart by the Holy Spirit, as to 

the truth of the Gospel, and a hearty reliance and trust on the promises of God in 

Christ. 

The knowledge of faith should not be regarded as less certain than other types of 

knowledge. Our Heidelberg Catechism assures us that true faith is among 

other things also “a certain knowledge”, and this is in harmony with Hebrews 11:1 

which speaks of faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things 

not seen.” It makes future and unseen things subjectively real and certain for the 

believer, and the certainty of this knowledge has its warrant in God Himself, and 

consequently nothing can be more certain. So in conclusion, all saving faith must 

contain a minimum of knowledge regarding the Mediator of our salvation and His 

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Hebrews 10:22 ~ 

“...let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith...” (NIV) 

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GODLY REPENTANCE 

Repentance, Repentance, granted granted by by God, God, is is regenerate regenerate man’ man’s man’ 

willful willful response response to to the the Gospel’ Gospel’s Gospel’ s call call to to turn turn from from sin 

sin 

to to God. 

God. 

Memory Verse 

Luke Luke 15:17-20 

15:17-20 

Ezekiel 18:1-32 

Luke 18:9-14, 19:1-10 

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Repentance… 

A. A. Is Is granted granted by by God God ~ ~ 2 Timothy 2:24-26 ~ “…if perhaps God may grant 

them repentance…”(cf. Acts 5:31; 11:18; Romans 2:4; 2 Peter 3:8,9) 

B. B. Accompanies Accompanies faith faith ~ ~ Acts 20:21 ~ “…solemnly testifying... of repentance 

toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ…” (cf. Mark 1:15) 

II. II. Repentance Repentance is is the the response response of of regenerate regenerate man man to to the 

the 

Gospel, Gospel, entailing: 

entailing: 

A. A. Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension of of sin sin ~ ~ ~ Luke 15:18 ~ “…Father, I have sinned…” 

(cf. 1 John 1:5-10; Daniel 4:28-37 & 9:3-11) 

B. B. Conviction Conviction of of sin sin ~ ~ 2 Corinthians 7:9-11 ~ “…you were made sorrowful to 

the point of repentance… sorrowful according to the will of God…” 

(cf. Psalm 38:18; Psalm 51:1-19; Luke 18:13,14) 

C. C. Ceasing Ceasing to to sin sin AND AND commencing commencing with with righteousness righteousness righteousness ~ ~ ~ Luke 3:7-14 ~ 

“…Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. …” 

(cf. Jonah 3:5-10; Luke 15: 17-24; Luke 19:1-10) 

III. III. Repentance Repentance is is turning turning from from sin sin to to to God God 

God 

A. A. 1Thessalonians 1Thessalonians 1Thessalonians 1:9 1:9 1:9 ~ ~ “… you turned to God from idols to serve a living 

and true God …” 

(cf. Proverbs 9:6; Isaiah 55:6, 7; Ezekiel 18:32; Acts 26:18-20) 

B. B. Acts Acts 19:11-20 19:11-20 19:11-20 ~ ~ “…many of those who had practiced magic brought their 

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As we see repentance in Scripture, we cannot avoid being impressed with its importance 

in salvation. The large number of verses and contexts in which repentance is stressed 

make it clear that it is not optional, but rather it is indispensable in salvation ~ “God... 

now commands all men everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30). The Bible’s emphasis on 

repentance is an incontrovertible argument against what has been called “easy believism 

or cheap grace”. It’s not enough to simply believe in Jesus - there must be an alteration 

in the inner person, because if there is no conscious repentance how could there be an 

awareness of being saved from the power of sin. Remember Jesus’ words to the woman 

caught in adultery were, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” (John 8:11). 

 


Isaiah 30:15 ~ 

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength …” 

(NIV) 

HOMEWORK: 

Read the central passages. 



Repentance is an abandonment or repudiation of sin based on a godly sorrow for the 

evil we have done. The two Hebrew words in the Old Testament that are translated 

“to repent” indicate a conscious moral separation and forsaking of sin combined with a 

return to God, and this also involves a grieving and lamenting for our sin. The New 

Testament words translated “to repent” indicate (1) a feeling of concern and regret that 

leads to a change of behavior, and (2) to think differently about something or to have a 

change of mind. Regret may be selfish, as in the case when we sin and suffer unpleasant 

consequences, as so we regret what we have done ~ but this is mere penitence. 

Repentance is sorrow for one’s sin because of the wrong done to God and others, 

combined with a genuine desire to abandon that sin. So then, the nature of true 

repentance is a godly sorrow for one’s sin together with a resolution to turn from it. 

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JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH 

Justification Justification is is an an act act of of God, God, based based on on regenerate 

regenerate 

man’ man’s man’ s faith faith in in Christ, Christ, resulting resulting in in the the forgiveness forgiveness of 


sins sins and and the the imputation imputation of of Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s righteousness. 

righteousness. 

Memory Verse 

Galatians Galatians 2:16 

2:16 

Romans 3:21-5:19 

Galatians 2:11-3:9 

knowing knowing that that a a man man is is not not justified justified by by the the works works of of the the law 

law 

but but by by faith faith in in Jesus Jesus Christ, Christ, even even we we have have believed believed in in Christ 

Christ 

Jesus, Jesus, that that we we might might be be justified justified by by faith faith in in Christ Christ and and not 

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is... 

A. A. An An act act of of God God the the Father Father ~ ~ Romans 8:29-33 

“...God is the One Who justifies;” (cf. Romans 3:28-30) 

B. B. A A legal legal declaration declaration ~ ~ Romans 4:3-8 

“...the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from 

works...” (NIV) (cf. Romans 3:23-26; 8:2-4) 

C. C. The The opposite opposite of of condemnation condemnation ~ ~ Romans 5:1 and 8:1 

“...having been justified by faith... there is therefore now no condemnation...” 

(cf. Deuteronomy 25:1; Romans 5:9; 8:33, 34) 

II. II. Justification Justification is is based based on on faith faith in... 

in... 

A. A. Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ Christ’ s Person Person ~ ~ Colossians 1:15-22 

“...God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in [Christ]...” 

(cf. John 1:1-18; Colossians 2:9) 

B. B. Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s s Propitiation Propitiation for for our our sins sins ~ ~ Romans 5:9 

“...having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the 

wrath of God...” (cf. Isaiah 53:11; Romans 3:23-26) 

C. C. Christ’ Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s righteousness righteousness imputed imputed to to us us ~ ~ Romans 5:17-19 

“... so through the obedience of One the many will be made righteous.” 

(cf. Zechariah 3:1-5; 1Corinthians 1:30; 2Corinthians 5:21) 

III. III. III. Justification Justification is is not not based based on on on our our works 

works 

A. A. Galatians Galatians 2:14-21 2:14-21 ~ ~ “... a man is not justified by the works of the law, but 

through faith in Christ Jesus...” 

B. B. Philippians Philippians 3:8-11 3:8-11 ~ ~ ~ “... found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own 

derived from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ...” 


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The instrumental cause of our justification is faith. An instrumental cause is the 

“means by which” something takes place ~ as the chisel is the instrumental means 

to generate a sculpture. So faith is the means by which we are linked to Christ and receive 

the benefits of His saving work, i.e. by faith we receive the transfer or imputation of the 

righteousness of Christ. Faith is a necessary condition for Christ’s righteousness to be 

imputed to us, and true faith in Jesus Christ is all that is required to be justified by His 

righteousness. 

“ J ustification by faith alone” is merely shorthand for “justification by the 

righteousness of Christ alone”. His merit is sufficient to satisfy the demands of God’s 

justice, and this is given to us by God when He clothes his filthy creatures with the coat of 

Christ’s righteousness. As Martin Luther said, “A Christian is righteous and holy by an 

alien or foreign holiness ~ by the mercy and grace of God. It is a divine blessing, given us 

through the true knowledge of the gospel when we believe that our sin has been forgiven 

through the grace and merit of Christ.” This alien righteousness is the righteousness of 

Christ, which does not adhere in us but was earned for us. 

Our salvation rests not only in Christ’s death, but also in his life of perfect obedience. 

If to secure our redemption Christ needed only to make propitiation for our sin, He 

could have come from heaven and gone straight to the cross. But He also had to fulfill all 

righteousness by submitting to every point of God’s law. By His sinless life He achieved 

positive merit, which is imputed to all who place their faith in Him. Therefore, Christ not 

only died for us, He lived for us as well. (Romans 5:6-11) 

 


Jeremiah 23:6 ~ “In His days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is 

the name by which He will be called: The Lord our Righteousness.” (NIV) 

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ADOPTION 

INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD 

Adoption Adoption is is an an act act of of God, God, based based on on regenerate 

regenerate 

man’ man’s man’ s faith faith in in Christ, Christ, whereby whereby He He places places man man into 

into 

His His family family. family 

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Galatians 3:26 - 4:7 

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od od has has sent sent forth forth the the Spirit Spirit of of His His Son Son into into our our hearts, 

hearts, 

crying, crying, “Abba! “Abba! Father!” Father!” Therefore, Therefore, you you are are no no longer 

longer 

a a slave, slave, but but a a son; son; and and if if a a son, son, then then an an heir 

heir 

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I. I. Adoption Adoption Adoption is is an an act act of of God 

God 

A. A. The The Father’ Father’s Father’ s eternal eternal plan plan ~ 

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Ephesians 1:3-6 ~ “...He predestined us to adoption as sons ...” 

B. B. The The Son’ Son’s Son’ s extensive extensive authority authority ~ 

~ 

John 1:12,13 ~ “...He gave the right to become children of God ...” 

C. C. The The Spirit’ Spirit’s Spirit’ s express express testimony testimony ~ 

~ 

Romans 8:14-17 ~ “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are 

children of God.” 

II. II. Adoption Adoption is is is based based on on faith faith in in Christ 

Christ 

Galatians Galatians Galatians 3:26 3:26 3:26 ~ 

~ 

“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”~(cf. Rom. 8:9-14) 

III. III. Adoption Adoption is is God God placing placing placing man man into into His His family family, family , therefore therefore 

therefore 

A. A. W WWe 

W e are are not not in in bondage bondage to to the the law law ~ ~ Gal. Gal. 3:15-4:7 

3:15-4:7 

1. 3:15-24 ~ all are under the sin and law 

2. 3:26-28 ~ all believers are free from the law 

3. 3:29-4:5 ~ we are delivered from slavery and bondage and made to be sons 

with an inheritance of blessings 

4. 4:6,7 ~ through the Spirit we cry out “Abba!, Father!” 

B. B. W WWe 

W e are are not not in in bondage bondage to to the the flesh flesh ~ ~ Rom. Rom. Rom. 8:12-25 

8:12-25 

1. 8:12,13 ~ we are not obligated to our flesh 

2. 8:14-16 ~ we’ve been adopted into God’s family 

3. 8:17-25 ~ we have the hope of our inheritance in glory 

C. C. W WWe 

W e are are not not in in bondage bondage to to the the the world world ~ ~ Matt. Matt. Matt. 6:8-34 

6:8-34 

1. 6:8-13 ~ recognize that God is our Father Who cares for us 

2. 6:14-18 ~ we are to live to please our Father 

3. 6:19-24 ~ God must be our master 

4. 6:25-34 ~ We are to trust in His provision 


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Regeneration begins new life in the soul; justification deals with a new attitude of 

God towards that soul; adoption admits that soul into the family of God with 

familial joy. Regeneration has to do with a change in our nature, justification with a 

change in our legal standing, and adoption with a change in our position. And our new 

position is that we have been placed into God’s family. Adoption means “the placing of a 

son”, the taking by one man the son of another man to be his own son. Spiritual 

adoption means that the one placed into the family of God has all the privileges, 

blessings, and liberty of an adult son ~ and so it also imposes the responsibilities that 

belong to a mature man. 

This is clear from the fact that whatever God addresses to believers, He addresses to all 

believers; no part of the Bible exhortations are restricted only to beginners in the 

Christian life. But rather, the same holy walk and exercise of gifts is expected from all of 

God’s children. All of this is due to the new responsibility which adult maturity imposes 

and to the divine plan that the believer’s life is to be lived, from the start, in the power of 

the Holy Spirit. 

In conclusion, adoption is a word of position. The believer’s relation to God as His 

child results from the new birth; in the adoption, he is placed in the position of an 

adult son ~ the indwelling Spirit gives us the realization of this, but the full 

manifestation of the believer’s sonship awaits the resurrection, i.e. the redemption of our 

bodies. 

 


1 John 3:1 ~ “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be 

called the children of God! And that is what we are!” (NIV) 

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Those Those who who are are Justified Justified are are immediately immediately and 

and 

permanently permanently secured secured by by God God in in their their salvation, 

salvation, 

which which grants grants them them the the assurance assurance of of their their salvation. 

salvation. 

Memory Verse 

Romans Romans 8:29,30 

8:29,30 

Romans omans 8:28-39 

8:28-39 

John John 1 110:22-30 

1 0:22-30 

John John 6:28-40 

6:28-40 

1 1 John John 5:1 5:10-1 5:1 0-1 0-13 0-1 

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or or whom whom He He foreknew foreknew, foreknew , He He also also predestined predestined to to become 

become 

conformed conformed to to the the image image of of His His Son, Son, that that He He might might be be the 

the 

first-born first-born among among many many brethren; brethren; and and whom whom He 

He 

predestined, predestined, these these He He also also called; called; and and whom whom He He called, called, these 

these 

He He also also justified; justified; and and whom whom 

 

He He justified, justified, these these He He also 

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I. I. Salvation Salvation is… 

is… 

A. A. Immediately Immediately secured secured ~ ~ John 5:24 ~“...he who hears My word, and believes 

Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has 

passed out of death into life.” (cf. John 3:36; 1John 5: 12) 

B. B. Permanently Permanently secured secured ~ ~ 1Peter 1:3-5 ~“...an inheritance which is 

imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 

who are protected by the power of God...” 

1. The Father’s Power ~ John 10:27-29 ~“...I give eternal life to them...no 

one shall snatch them out of My hand...no one is able to snatch them 

out of the Father’s hand.” (cf. John 6:38-40) 

2. the Son’s Prayer ~ Hebrews 7:25 ~“...He is able to save forever those 

who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make 

intercession for them.” (cf. Rom. 8:34; John 17:24) 

3. The Spirit as Pledge ~ Ephesians 1:13-14 ~“...having also believed, you 

were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a 

pledge...” (cf. 2Cor. 1:21-22; 2Cor. 5:5) 

II. II. The The justified justified are are granted granted assurance assurance of of of salvation salvation salvation ~ 

~ 

(Rom. 8:28-39; 1John 3:19-24) 

A. A. By By By faith faith in in Christ Christ ~ ~ 1John. 5:11-13 ~“...you who believe in the name of the 

Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life.” 

(cf. John 3:16, 20:31) 

B. B. B. By By the the the witness witness witness of of the the the Spirit Spirit Spirit ~ ~ ~ Romans 8:15-16 ~“The Spirit Himself bears 

witness with our spirit that we are children of God...” (cf. 1 John 3:24; 4: 13) 

C. C. By By righteous righteous living living ~ ~ 1 John 2:28-29 ~“...you know that everyone who 

practices righteousness is born of Him.” 

1. He will walk as Christ walked ~ (1 John 1:7; 3:3) 

2. He will confess sin ~ (1John 1:9; 2:1,2) 

3. He will overcome ~ (1John 4:4; Rom. 8:36-37; 1John 5:4-5) 

4. He will see answered prayer ~ (1John 5:14-15) 


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Eternal security is the work of God which guarantees that the gift of salvation cannot 

be lost. This doctrine emphasizes God’s omnipotent activity in guaranteeing our 

eternal possession of His gift of salvation, which was secured by the regenerating work of 

the Holy Spirit. We must also remember God’s purposes and promises to continue to 

work in us to bring us to Christian maturity and heavenly glorification. Of additional 

import is the fact that our eternal security does not rest on our feelings or experiences, but 

on God’s power and purpose which indicates that there may be times of backsliding. 

“ Assurance of Salvation” is the realization that one possesses eternal life, which 

delivers the believer from unnecessary trauma and insecurity. But why would a 

believer not have that assurance that he is eternally saved? Probably due to one or more 

of the following reasons; 1~ 1~ their inability to pinpoint the actual time of their 

regeneration, 2~ 2~ 2~ they question the process of their conversion, and this problem has 

been aggravated by elevating the method of public invitation, 3~ 3~ they do not believe in 

the doctrine of eternal security, and 4~ 4~ 4~ the lack of personal holiness or the depth of their 

backslidden condition. A lack of Biblical sanctification is probably the greatest 

hindrance to our assurance of salvation, but we must also ensure that our assurance rests 

on God’s word and objective evidence from our life that there are “fruits keeping with 

repentance”; and that our assurance does not rest solely on a specific time for our 

conversion. 

 


God’s love for me is secure in Christ Jesus our Lord and absolutely nothing can ever 

change that. (Romans 8:28-29) 

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POSITIONAL SANCTIFICATION 

Sanctification Sanctification is is God God setting setting apart apart the the elect 

elect 

from from sin sin unto unto His His purpose. 

purpose. 

Memory Verse 


6:6 

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6:1-7 

Ephesians Ephesians 2:1 2:11-22 2:1 1-22 

2 2 P PPeter 

P er 1:2-4 

1:2-4 

Colossians Colossians 3:1-4 

3:1-4 

nowing nowing this, this, that that our our old old self self was was crucified crucified with with Christ, 

Christ, 

that that our our body body of of sin sin might might be be done done away away with, with, that that we 

we 

should should no no longer longer be be 

 

slaves slaves of of sin. 

sin. 

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I. I. Sanctification Sanctification means means God God setting setting apart apart ~ ~ I I Cor Cor 1:30 

1:30 

A. A. In In the the the Old Old T TTestament 

T estament 

1. 1. Israel Israel ~ ~ Deut. 7:6 ~ “...you are a holy people to the LORD your God... 

God has chosen you...” 

2. 2. Levites Levites ~ ~ Numbers 8:14 ~ “Thus you shall separate the Levites from among 

the sons of Israel, and the Levites shall be Mine.” 

B. B. In In the the the New New T TTestament 

T estament 

1. 1. The The elect elect elect ~ ~ 1Cor 1:2 ~“to the church of God... those who have been 

sanctified in Christ Jesus...” (cf. 1Cor. 6:11, Heb 10:10 & 13:12) 

2. 2. The The missionary missionary ~ ~ Acts 13:2 ~“...the Holy Spirit said ‘set apart for Me 

Barnabas and Saul for the work for which I have called them.’” 

C. C. C. Related Related terms terms ~ ~ (i.e. consecrate, set apart, etc.) ~ Lev. 20:7, 24, 26; 21:8. 

II. II. Sanctification Sanctification means means being being set set set apart apart from… from… 

from… 

A. A. Sin’ Sin’s Sin’ s s penalty penalty ~ ~ Romans 8:1 ~ “There is therefore now no condemnation for 

those who are in Christ Jesus.” (cf. Heb. 10: 10-14) 

B. B. Sin’ Sin’s Sin’ s Power Power ~ ~ Romans 6:1-7 

1. 1. v vv.2 

v v.2 

.2 ~ ~ ~ we have died to sin 

2. 2. v vv.3-6 

v .3-6 ~ ~ we are baptized, buried, united, and crucified with Him 

3. 3. v vv.6 

v .6 ~ ~ our body of sin is done away with*, and we are no longer slaves to sin 

III. III. The The The elect elect are are set set apart apart for for God’ God’s God’ s purposes 

purposes 

A. A. As As As saints saints in in the the church church church ~ ~ Eph. 2:13 ~ “...you who were formerly far off have 

been brought near by the blood of Christ...” (cf. Rom. 1:7, 1Peter 2:9, 10) 

B. B. Sanctified Sanctified for for good good works works ~ ~ 2Tim. 2:21 “...he will be a vessel for honor, 

sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.” (cf. Eph 2:10) 

*note: The Greek word here is katargeo which means to render inoperative, powerless, or inactive. 

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Positional sanctification is a sanctification, holiness, and sainthood which comes to 

the believer by the operation of God through the offering of the body and shed blood 

of the Lord Jesus Christ. Those who are saved have been redeemed and cleansed in His 

precious blood, forgiven, justified, purified, adopted into His family, and made righteous 

through His Headship. All of this indicates a distinct classification and separation, deep 

and eternal, achieved through the saving grace of Christ; and every believer is now said to 

be sanctified positionally such that we are the saints of God. Although this position bears 

no direct relationship to the believer’s daily experience, his position in Christ is the 

greatest possible incentive to practical holiness. 

T he epistles teach the marvels of saving grace and then conclude with an appeal to 

holy living which corresponds to our high position in Christ. As Christians, we are 

accepted in the Beloved ~ and He is our righteous and sanctification and redemption 

(I Corinthians 1:30). And positional sanctification is as complete for the weakest saint 

as it is for the strongest, since it depends only on one’s union with Christ. This is proven 

by the Corinthian church ~ as they were unholy in some aspects of their church life, yet 

Paul called them “sanctified” twice; (1Cor. 1:2; 6:11). By their position, all Christians 

are called “holy brethren” and “saints”; and in his position in Christ, each believer 

stands righteous and accepted before God forever. 

 

I am a saint and so I will consider myself as a saint and will conduct conduct myself as a 

saint. (Romans 6:11) 

HOMEWORK: 


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Those Those who who have have been been sanctified sanctified willfully 

willfully 

cooperate cooperate with with God God in in the the process process of of being 

being 

conformed conformed into into the the image image of of Christ. 

Christ. 

Memory Verse 


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P er 1:5-1 1:5-11 1:5-1 

Colossians Colossians 3:5-1 3:5-11 3:5-1 

But ut thanks thanks be be to to God God that that though though you you were were slaves slaves of 


sin, sin, you you became became obedient obedient from from the the heart heart to to that that form 

form 

of of teaching teaching to to which which 

 

you you were were committed. 

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I. I. The The sanctified... 

sanctified... 

A. A. Will Will consider consider himself himself as as dead dead to to sin sin ~ 

~ 

Rom. 6:8-11 ~ “Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin... 

B. B. Will Will obey obey ~ ~ Rom. 6:17 ~ “...though you were slaves of sin, you became 

obedient from the heart...” (cf. 1John 2:3-5; John 10:27) 

C. C. Will Will be be be chastised chastised ~ ~ Heb. 12:5-7 ~ “...He scourges every son whom He receives.” 

D. D. Will Will be be pruned pruned ~ ~ ~ Jn. 15:1-5 ~ “...He prunes every branch...” 

II. II. The The sanctified sanctified willfully willfully cooperate 

cooperate 

A. A. With With God God ~ ~ Phil. 2:13 ~“for it is God who is at work in you...” ~ 1Cor. 15:10 

“...I labored... yet not I, but the grace of God with me.” 

(cf. Heb. 13:20-21; 2Peter 1:3 & Gal. 2:20) 

B. B. B. Through Through diligence diligence diligence ~ ~ Phil. 2:12 ~ “...just as you have always obeyed... work 

out your salvation with fear and trembling;”(cf. 2Peter 1:5-10) 

1. Romans 6:12-19 

Do Do not 

not 

let sin reign in your body 

go on presenting your members to sin 

let sin be your master 

be a slave for obedience to sin 

Result: Result: Sanctification 

Sanctification 

2. 2Peter 1:5-11 ~ Applying all diligence... 

faith moral excellence knowledge self control perseverance 

godliness brotherly kindness love… 

Result: Result: Result: Fruitfulness 

Fruitfulness 

Fruitfulness 

III. III. III. The The sanctified sanctified are are being being conformed conformed to to the the image image of of of Christ 

Christ 

A. A. By By putting putting off off the the old old self self ~ ~ Eph. 4:22 ~ “...in reference to your former 

manner of life, you lay aside the old self...” ~ Col. 3:8-9 ~ “...you laid aside the 

old self with its evil practices...” 

B. B. By By putting putting on on the the new new self self ~ ~ Eph 4:24 ~ “...put on the new self... in the 

likeness of God...”~ Col. 3:10 ~ “...who is being renewed according to the image 

of the One Who created him...” 

C. C. Resulting Resulting Resulting in in Christlikeness Christlikeness ~ ~ 2Cor. 3:18 ~ “...we all... are being transformed 

into the same image... just as from the Lord...” ~ Rom. 8:29 ~“...He predestined 

to become conformed to the image of His Son...” 


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Sanctification is the continuing work of God in the believer’s life which makes him 

actually holy ~ simply meaning that we bear an actual likeness to God. 

Sanctification is the process by which our moral condition is conformed to our legal 

status of righteousness, and so it is a continuation of what was begun in regeneration 

when a newness of life was instilled within the believer by the Holy Spirit. And as such, 

sanctification is the Holy Spirit applying Jesus Christ’s work to the life of the believer. 

This sanctification is a moral goodness and spiritual worth which means that not 

only are believers set apart in Christ, but that they conduct themselves in purity and 

goodness so that they are regarded as being in Christ. Since we are children of God and 

brethren of Christ, we should show a likeness to them in that our lives are characterized 

by love, mercy, humility, patience, and righteousness. 

And we must always remember that sanctification is a supernatural work that is done 

by God, not by ourselves - as our nature cannot produce or accomplish holiness. This 

sanctification is a special series of works by the Holy Spirit, and therefore this divine work 

within the believer is a progressive phenomenon that will operate throughout the entire 

life of the believer (Phil. 1:6). And obviously, the aim of this work is a likeness to Christ 

Himself, which has been God’s intention from all eternity (Romans 8:29,30). But while 

sanctification is a work of God, the believer is constantly exhorted to work and grow in 

regard to his salvation; and so the believer has a vital role in his own sanctification ~ to 

remove sin and to develop personal holiness. 


2Cor. 11: 1 ~ I will imitate Christ, as Paul has done before me. 

HOMEWORK: 


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The The sanctified, sanctified, though though dead dead to to sin sin and and the 

the 

law law, law , must must battle battle indwelling indwelling sin. 

sin. 

Memory Verse 


7:18 

Romans omans 7 77:1-2 

7 :1-2 :1-24 :1-2 

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doing 

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I. I. The The sanctified sanctified sanctified are are dead dead to to sin 

sin 

A. A. Because Because Christ Christ died died to to sin sin ~ ~ Rom. 6:10 ~ 

“For the death that He died, He died to sin...” (Gal 2:20) 

B. B. Because Because they they are are in in Christ Christ ~ ~ Rom. 6:2, 3 ~ “...all of us who have been 

baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death.” 

C. C. Because Because he he who who has has died died is is freed freed from from sin sin ~ ~ Rom. 6:7 

II. II. The The The sanctified sanctified are are dead dead to to the the law 

law 

A. A. Because Because Because Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s death death paid paid their their debt debt to to to the the law law ~ ~ Rom. 3:23-25 

“...[Christ Jesus] God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood ...to 

demonstrate His righteousness...” (cf. Col. 2:13-14; Rom. 7:4; Heb. 10:12) 

Note: Propitiation means satisfaction. (see SECTION 7 on Christ’s Death) 

B. B. B. Because Because Because they they are are in in Christ Christ ~ ~ Rom. 7:4 ~ “...you also were made to die to 

the Law...that you might be joined to another..” (cf. Gal. 2:19-20) 

C. C. because because he he who who has has died died is is freed freed from from the the law law ~ ~ Rom. 7:1-11 ~ “...we have 

been released from the Law, having died to that...” (cf. Rom. 6:14) 

III. III. The The The sanctified sanctified must must must battle battle indwelling indwelling sin 

sin 

A. A. which which is is revealed revealed through through the the law law ~ ~ Rom. 7:5-13 ~ “...I would not have 

come to know sin except through the Law...” (cf. Rom. 3:20; 5:20) 

B. B. which which opposes opposes the the law law ~ ~ ~ Rom. 7:14-23 ~ “...I see a different law in the 

members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind... the law of sin 

which is in my members.” 

C. C. which which which abides abides abides in in the the flesh flesh ~ 

~ 

1 1 1 . . . The “inner man” desires to obey the law ~ Rom. 7:22 “For I joyfully 

concur with the law of God in the inner man...” 

(cf. Rom 6:17; 2 Cor. 4:16; Jer. 31:33; Eze. 36:26-27) 

2. 2. The flesh sets it’s desire against the Spirit ~ Gal. 5:17 “For the flesh sets its 

desire against the Spirit...for these are in opposition to one another...” 

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consequences for the person who commits the sin ~ and one of these effects is its 

enslaving power. Sin becomes a habit or even an addiction. One sin leads to another sin. 

As examples; Cain lied after killing Abel and David murdered after committing adultery. 

And what some people consider freedom to sin, which is a freedom from the restrictions 

of obedience to the will of God, is actually the enslavement which sin produces 

(2Peter 2:18,19). 

Sin also results in an unwillingness to face reality and to actually deny the existence of 

sin. Instead of dying we “pass away”; and instead of sin being the cause of our misery 

and death it is some sickness or deprivation or ignorance or a social maladjustment that 

is the culprit. Or though we may admit to sin, we desire to avoid the consequences of it; 

as Adam blamed Eve, and then God, for his disobedience. And in particular we want to 

avoid the notion that our sin ultimately leads to our death. 

Sin produces insensitivity and as we continue to sin and reject God’s warnings and 

condemnations, we become less and less responsive to the promptings of the Holy 

Spirit and our conscience. Sin results in an increasing self-centeredness and a 

commensurate decrease in our love and concern for others. And finally, sin uses God’s 

law to deceive us such that, “it was sin, in order that it might be shown to be sin by 

effecting my death through that which is good, that through the commandment sin 

might become utterly sinful.” (Romans 7:13). 

 


Romans 7:24 ~ “Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free 

from this body of this death?” 

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The The sanctified sanctified are are empowered empowered to to overcome 

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Spirit 

working working through through the the inner inner man. 

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I. I. The The The sanctified sanctified are are empowered empowered by by Christ 

Christ 

A. A. As As the the the victor victor over over sin sin and and death death ~ ~ Rom. 7:24-8:4 ~ “...He condemned sin in 

the flesh, in order that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us...” 

(cf. Heb. 2:14) 

B. B. As As the the vine vine ~ ~ John 15:1-10 ~ "...for apart from me you can do nothing” 

(cf. 1John 3:6) 

C. C. As As the the advocate advocate advocate ~ ~ 1 John 2:1 ~ “... we have an Advocate with the Father, 

Jesus Christ the righteous;” (cf. Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25) 

II. II. The The The sanctified sanctified are are empowered empowered by by the the Holy Holy Holy Spirit 

Spirit 

A. A. As As As He He indwells indwells indwells us us ~ ~ Rom. 8:9-11 ~ “...will also give life to your mortal bodies 

through His Spirit who indwells you.” (cf. John 14:23; 1Cor. 3:16) 

B. B. As As He He He leads leads leads us us us in in putting putting to to death death the the deeds deeds of of the the body body body ~ ~ Rom. 8:13-14 ~ 

“...but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body...” 

(cf. Gal. 5:16) 

C. C. As As He He intercedes intercedes intercedes for for us us ~ ~ Rom. 8:26-27 ~ “...the Spirit Himself intercedes...for 

the saints according to the will of God” 

III. III. The The The sanctified sanctified are are empowered empowered in in the the inner inner man 

man 

A. A. He He must must set set his his mind mind on on the the Spirit Spirit Spirit ~ ~ Rom. 8:5-6 ~ “...the mind set on the 

Spirit is life and peace...” (cf. Col. 3: 1-2; Ez. 7:10) 

B. B. He He must must walk walk by by the the Spirit Spirit ~ ~ ~ Gal. 5:16 ~ “...and you will not carry out the 

desire of the flesh...” (cf. Gal. 5:22-26; Rom. 13:14) 

C. C. He He must must must be be filled filled with with the the Spirit Spirit ~ ~ Eph. 5:18 ~ “...but be filled with the 

Spirit...” (see SECTION 10 The Holy Spirit and the Believer) 

D. D. He He must must take take every every every thought thought captive captive to to the the the obedience obedience obedience of of Christ Christ ~ 

~ 

2Cor. 10:4,5 ~ “...We are destroying speculations... taking every thought 

captive...” (cf. Phil. 4:8) 

E. E. He He He must must maintain maintain maintain a a blameless blameless conscience conscience ~ ~ Acts 24:16 ~“...I also do my 

best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before 

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The Holy Spirit works progressive sanctification into the life of the believer; and this 

sanctification refers to that continued transformation of our moral and spiritual 

character so that the life of the believer mirrors our positional sanctification in Christ. 

The Holy Spirit liberated us from the the law; and henceforth believers do not walk 

according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. This means that Christians set their 

minds on the things of the Spirit and that Christians walk by the Spirit, because we are 

enabled to do so by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. And the indwelling Spirit 

guides and leads the Christian to put to death the deeds of the flesh, because we received 

not the spirit of slavery - but sonship through our adoption. 

This life in the Spirit is what God intended for each believer - as we are collectively 

instructed to walk by the Spirit and not by our flesh. If we heed this instruction, our 

lives will be characterized by the fruit of the Spirit, which cannot be produced in human 

lives by unaided self-effort. But rather, the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer is 

the product of a supernatural work brought to bear by the Holy Spirit. And it is only when 

we are walking in the Spirit and giving evidence of the fruit of His work in us that we can 

effectively serve the body of Christ and minister to those outside the church. 

 


Because of God’s power in me, I can obey Him, overcoming sin’s power in me. 

(1John 2: 12-14; Acts 26: 18) 

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The The sanctified sanctified must must faithfully faithfully exercise 

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themselves themselves in in the the W WWor 

W or ord, or d, prayer prayer, prayer , fellowship, 

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witnessing, witnessing, and and self-examination self-examination unto 

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Christlikeness. 

Christlikeness. 

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1Cor 1Corint 1Cor int inthians int hians 9:2 9:24-2 9:2 4-2 4-27 4-2 

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for 

bodily bodily discipline discipline is is only only of of little little profit, profit, but but godliness 

godliness 

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I. I. The The sanctified sanctified must must faithfully faithfully exercise exercise themselves 

themselves 

A. A. In In the the word word ~ ~ 2Tim. 2:15 ~ “Be diligent to present yourselves to God... 

handling, accurately the word of truth.” (cf. Ezra 7:10) 

B. B. In In prayer prayer ~ ~ Col. 4:2 ~ “Devote yourselves to prayer...” (cf. Rom. 15:30) 

C. C. In In fellowship fellowship ~ ~ Heb. 10:24-25 ~ “...stimulate one another to love and good 

deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together...” (cf. Rom 12:10) 

D. D. In In witnessing witnessing ~ 1Peter 3:15 ~ “...always being ready to make a defense to 

everyone who asks you to give account for the hope that is in you...” 

(cf. 2Tim. 4:2) 

E. E. In In self self examination examination ~ 2Cor. 13:5 ~ “Test yourselves to see if you are in the 

faith; examine yourselves!...” (cf. 1Cor. 11:28) 

II. II. Faithful Faithful Faithful exercise exercise of of the the spiritual spiritual disciplines disciplines results results results in 

in 

spiritual spiritual spiritual maturity maturity 

maturity 

A. A. Through Through the the word word ~ ~ 2Tim. 3:16-17 “...that the man of God may be adequate, 

equipped for every good work.” (cf. 1Pet. 2:2, Acts 20:32; Eph. 4:11-13) 

B. B. Through Through prayer prayer ~ ~ Phil. 4:6-7 ~ “...in everything by prayer and supplication let 

your requests be made known to God...and the peace of God will guard your 

hearts” (d. Jude 20) 

C. C. Through Through fellowship fellowship ~ ~ Eph. 4:11-16 ~ “...to a mature man to the measure of 

the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.” (cf. Heb. 3:13, Eccl. 4:9-12) 

D. D. Through Through witnessing witnessing ~ ~ ~ Rom. 1:14-16 ~ “...I am eager to preach... for I am not 

ashamed of the gospel” (cf. Col. 4:5-6) 

E. E. Through Through self self examination examination examination ~ ~ Ps. 139:23-24 ~ “Search me, O God, and know 

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We will never get anywhere in life without discipline; be it in the arts, business, 

athletics, or academics. This is doubly true in spiritual matters. In other areas we 

may be able to claim some innate advantage, as an athlete was born with a strong body, 

or a musician naturally has perfect pitch, or an artist has an eye for perspective. But in 

the spiritual realm we are all at a decided disadvantage. Therefore, even as children of 

grace, our spiritual discipline is important. And so Paul’s admonition to Timothy 

regarding the need for spiritual discipline in 1Timothy 4:7 takes on not only 

transcending importance-but personal urgency. In a word, he is calling for spiritual sweat, 

to get rid of every encumbrance, every association, habit and tendency that impeded 

godliness. 

The call to train ourselves in godliness also suggests directing all of our energy toward 

discipline. We should note that in 1Corinthians 9:25-27, Paul states that intense 

training is required, because he uses terms such as “labor” and “strive”. When one 

seriously trains, he willingly undergoes hours of rigorous discipline to win the prize. 

Whether or not we have disciplined ourselves will make a huge difference in this life. 

we are all members of one another, and we are either elevated or depressed by the 

inner lives of one another. Some of us affect others like a joyous tide, lifting them 

upward ~ but some of us are like undertows to the flock. Spiritual discipline, therefore, 

holds a huge promise for this life. 

 


Through faithful obedience and submission to God, I will not quench nor grieve the 

Holy Spirit. (1Thes. 5:19, Eph. 4:30) 

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Empowered Empowered by by God, God, the the sanctified sanctified will 

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persevere, persevere, looking looking forwar forward forwar d to to their their eternal 

eternal 

glorification. 

glorification. 

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I. I. God’ God’s God’ s power power in in perseverance perseverance ~ 

~ 

A. A. The The Father’ Father’s Father’ s initiating initiating ~ ~ Phil. 1:6 ~ “...He who began a good work in you will 

perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (cf. Phil. 2:13; 1Pet. 1:3-5 & Rom. 8:30) 

B. B. The The Son’ Son’ Son’s Son’ s intervening intervening ~ ~ Col. 1:27-29 ~ “...which is Christ in you, the hope of 

glory... striving according to His power which mightily works within me.” 

(cf. Phil. 4:13; Rom. 8:34 & Heb. 7:25) 

C. C. The The Spirit’ Spirit’s Spirit’ s interceding interceding ~ ~ Rom. 8:26-27 ~ “...the Spirit also helps us in our 

weakness... because He intercedes for the saints...” (cf. John 14:16; Eph. 3:16) 

II. II. The The sanctified sanctified participate participate in in perseverance perseverance ~ 

~ 

A. A. A. By By By continuing continuing continuing in in the the faith faith ~ ~ Heb. 3:14 ~ “For we have become partakers of 

Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end...” 

(cf. Col. 1:23; 1Cor. 15:2; 2Thes. 2:15) 

B. B. By By By abiding abiding in in Christ Christ Christ ~ ~ John 8:31 ~ “...if you abide in My word, then you are 

truly disciples of Mine...” (cf. John 15:1-10; Eph. 6:10; Rom.13:14) 

C. By enduring ~ 

1. 1. T TTo 

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o the the end end ~ ~ Matt. 24:13 ~ “But the one who endures to the end, he shall 

be saved.” (cf. Matt. 10:22; Mark 13:13) 

2. 2. Without Without growing growing weary weary weary ~ ~ Gal. 6:9 ~ “...let us not lose heart in doing 

good, for in due time we shall reap...”(cf. 2Cor. 4:1) 

III. III. Perseverance Perseverance looks looks forward forward to to glorification glorification ~ 

~ 

A. A. A. Eagerly Eagerly ~ ~ Rom. 8:23-25 ~ “...we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting 

eagerly for our adoption...” (cf. Rom. 8:19) 

B. B. In In hope hope ~ ~ 2Cor. 4:16-18 ~ “...we look not at the things which are seen, but at 

the things which are not seen...” (cf. Rom. 8:20-25; Heb.12:22-24) 

C. C. Personally Personally ~ ~ 2Tim. 4:8 ~ “...there is laid up for me the crown...not only to me, 

but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 

D. D. TT 

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o o glorification glorification ~ ~ Phil. 3:20-21 ~ “...we eagerly await for a Savior...who will 

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In speaking of the eternal security of God’s people, it is better to speak of their 

preservation than their perseverance. Perseverance means persistence under 

discouragement, trials, and contrary pressure. The assertion that believers persevere in 

faith and obedience despite all that works against them is true, but the reason is that 

Jesus Christ through the indwelling Spirit persists in preserving them. 

John tells us that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is under promise to the Father (John 

6:37-40) and to his sheep (John 10:27-29) to keep them so that they never perish. Jesus 

also prayed that those whom the Father had given to him would be preserved to glory 

(John 17:2,6,9,24). And Jesus continues to pray for us (Rom. 8:34, Heb 7:25). 

The sovereign plan of God for salvation includes glory for those who are justified. 

Paul builds the triumphant peroration of Romans 8:31-39, in which he celebrates 

the present and future security of the saints in the love of Almighty God. But sometimes 

the regenerate backslide, in which they act out of character, do violence to their new 

nature, and make themselves deeply miserable ~ so they eventually seek and find 

restoration. When the regenerate act in character, they manifest a humble, grateful 

desire to please the God that saved them. 

 


For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared 

with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (Romans 8: 18) 

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To o glorify glorify God, God, those those sanctified sanctified must 

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separate separate themselves themselves from from the the world world system 

system 

and and ungodly ungodly men, men, resulting resulting in in fruitfulness. 

fruitfulness. 

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I. I. The The The sanctified sanctified glorifies glorifies God 

God 

A. A. Through Through obedience obedience ~ ~ 1Pet. 1:15 ~ “but like the Holy One who called you, be 

holy yourselves also in all your behavior...” (cf. 2Cor. 7:1) 

B. B. In In his his his body body ~ ~ 1Cor. 6:18-20 ~ “Flee immorality...For you have been bought 

with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.” (cf. 1Thes. 4:3-5) 

C. C. With With With thanksgiving thanksgiving ~ ~ Col. 3:17 ~“...giving thanks through Him to God the 

Father.” (cf. Eph. 5:18-20) 

D. D. In In fear fear ~ ~ 1Pet. 1:17 ~ “...Conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your 

stay upon earth.” (cf. Phil. 2:12) 

II. II. The The sanctified sanctified must must separate separate himself himself from... 

from... 

A. A. The The The world world system system ~ ~ 1John 2:15-16 ~ “Do not love the world, or the things in 

the world...” (cf. James 4:4) 

1. Its doctrine ~ 2Tim. 2:16 ~ “But avoid worldy and empty chatter...” 

2. Its lusts ~ 1Peter 2:11,12 ~ “Abstain from fleshly lusts...” 

3. Its desires ~ 1Tim. 6:9-11 ~ “...But flee from these things..” 

B. B. Ungodly Ungodly men men men ~ ~ Psalm 1:1 ~ “...blessed is the man who does not walk in the 

counsel of the wicked...” (cf. Eph. 5:5,7,11; ) 

1. The unbelieving ~ 2Cor. 6:14-16 ~ “Do not be bound together with 

unbelievers...” (cf. Eph. 5:5,7,11 ; 1Cor. 15:33) 

2. The false teachers ~ 2John 9-11 ~“...do not receive him into your 

house...”(cf. Rom. 16:17; Matt. 7:15-20) 

3. The unruly brethren ~ 2Thes. 3:6, 14-15 ~ “...keep aloof from every brother 

who leads an unruly life...” (cf. 1Cor. 5:11-13) 

III. III. Separation Separation results results in in fruitfulness 

fruitfulness 

A. A. Through Through intimacy intimacy intimacy with with God God God ~ ~ 2Cor. 6:16-18 ~ “...come out from their midst 

and be separate... And I will welcome you. And I will be a Father to you...” 

(cf. John 14:21-23) 

B. B. Through Through Through effective effective service service for for God God ~ 

~ 

1. In the church ~ Rom. 14:17-21 ~ “...let us pursue the things which make 

for peace and the building up of one another.” (cf. 1Cor. 8:7-13) 

2. In the world ~ 2Tim. 2:20-26 ~ “...he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, 

useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.” 

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One theme, which follows from the biblical insistence upon holiness and purity, is 

separation. The Christian is to remove himself from certain aspects of the world. 

James said “...keep oneself unstained from the world.” (James 1:27). Paul writes, “Come 

out from them, and be separate... and I will be a Father to you...” (2Cor. 6:17,18). Such 

appeals to live pure and distinctive lives are based on the fact that we are God’s people, 

and our relationships and behavior ought to be different from those of the world. 

The application of these principles in the lives of believers has been varied. Some 

have shunned secular schools, separated from churches or church bodies which are 

not pure in doctrine and lifestyle, and withdrawn from prolonged or profound contact 

with non-Christians, lest there be a corruption of their faith and life. Others have 

maintained close personal relationships with unbelievers, or joined as members with 

organizations which make no explicit claim to a Christian commitment. 

There are biblical grounds supporting each side of this tension. There is certainly 

Scriptural teaching that we belong to a pure and holy God, and we are to be pure as 

well. But there is Jesus’ teaching that we are to be salt and light in the world 

(Matt. 5:13-16). To be involved in the structures of society while still maintaining our 

distinctiveness, our quality as salt and light, requires a delicate balance. Each Christian 

will need to determine prayerfully just how he can best achieve the goal of both 

practicing compassion for those ensnared in the world while keeping ourselves unspotted 

by the world. 

 


My usefulness to God will depend upon my willingness to identify with the things that 

are pleasing to Him. (Psalm 1 ) 

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sins 

of of legalism legalism and and license, license, which which abuse abuse the 

the 

Law Law and and liberty liberty, liberty , respectfully respectfully. respectfully 

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I. I. Legalism Legalism Legalism and and License License are are sin 

sin 

A. A. Legalism Legalism demands demands obedience obedience to to non-Christian non-Christian standards standards of of the the Law~ 

Law~ 

1. For salvation ~ Gal. l:6-9; 2:11-16; 3:1-5 

2. For sanctification ~ Rom. 14:1-12; Col. 2:13-23 

B. B. License License abuses abuses abuses grace grace by by disobeying disobeying Christian Christian standards standards in in the the Law~ 

Law~ 

1. By presuming upon God’s grace to forgive ~ Rom. 3:8; 5:20-6:2; 6:15 

2. By providing opportunity for the flesh ~ Gal. 5:13-15; 6:7-8 

II. II. II. Legalism Legalism Legalism and and License License are are are condemned 

condemned 

A. A. A. Legalism Legalism for for salvation salvation salvation is is condemned condemned ~ 

~ 

1. By Christ ~ Luke 18:9-14; Matt. 23:13-28 

2. By Paul ~ Phil. 3:3-11; Gal. 5:1-6; Titus 1:10-16 

B. B. Legalism Legalism for for for sanctification sanctification is is condemned condemned condemned ~ 

~ 

1. By Christ ~ Mark 7:1-13; Matt. 15:1-14 

2. By Paul ~ Gal.4:8-11; Col. 2:16-23 

C. C. License License is is condemned condemned as as evidence evidence of of unbelief unbelief ~ 

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2Peter 2:1-22; Jude 1:4-8, 11-16 

III. III. The The sanctified sanctified are are called called to to walk walk 

walk 

A. A. In In In the the Spirit Spirit Spirit ~ ~ Gal. 5:13-18, 25; Rom. 8:4; Eph. 5:18-20 

B. B. In In love love ~ 

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1. To God ~ Matt. 22:36-38; James 4:7-10 

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Legalism is a distortion of obedience, which cannot produce works that are truly good. 

That is because legalism skews our motives, causing us to see good works as essential 

ways to earn more of God’s favor. It is also arrogant, because the one who labors 

believing he has more favor will have contempt for another who does not labor in the 

same way. There is also lovelessness, as the self-advancing purpose of legalism squeezes 

out humble kindness and compassion. Paul condemns the “Christ-plus” message in 

Galatians and Colossians, because anything that requires us to take action to add to our 

salvation is an insult to Christ. 

In license, freedom from the law as a way for salvation is assumed to bring with it 

freedom from the law as a guide to our conduct. However, God’s moral law ~ as 

contained in the Old and New Testaments ~ comprises a single coherent law that was 

given to be the code of practice for God’s people in every age. Repentance involves our 

resolve to seek God’s help to live according to His commands and God’s Spirit is given to 

empower us to follow His commands. This keeping of the law was accomplished by 

Christ (Matthew 5:17) and is held as the standard of conduct for all who would claim to 

be sanctified by Christ (1Corinthians 6:9-11). 

 


Trusting and depending completely upon the Holy Spirit, I am to fulfill the law of 

Christ by placing the interests of others above my own seeking only to fulfill God’s will. 

~ Galatians 6:2 

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All All Christians Christians are are in in union union with with Jesus Jesus Christ 

Christ 

and and are are recipients recipients of of every every spiritual spiritual blessing. 

blessing. 

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Abide bide in in Me, Me, and and I I in in you. you. As As the the branch branch cannot cannot bear 

bear 

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I. I. All All Christians... 

Christians... 

A. A. WERE WERE WERE in in in Adam Adam Adam ~ ~ 1Corinthians 15:22; Romans 5:12-19 

B. B. ARE ARE ARE in in in mystical mystical mystical union union with with Jesus Jesus Christ Christ ~ ~ 1Corinthians 6:15-20 ~ 

1. 1. Intimately Intimately ~ ~ 1Corinthians 12:13, 27 ~ “... you are Christ’s body, and 

individually members of it.” 

(cf. John 14:23; 17:21-23; Romans 12:5) 

2. 2. V VVitally 

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itally ~ ~ John 15:1-10 ~ “I am the vine you are the branches ... apart 

from Me you can do nothing.” 

(cf. Ephesians 5:29-32; Galatians 2:20; Phil 4:13) 

3. 3. Spiritually Spiritually Spiritually ~ ~ 1Corinthians 6:17 ~ “But the one who joins himself to 

the Lord is one spirit with Him.” 

(cf. Romans 8:9-11) 

II. II. Christians Christians Christians are are recipients recipients of of every every every spiritual spiritual blessing blessing 

blessing 

~ ~ Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians 1:3-14 1:3-14 ~ 

~ 

A. A. W WWe 

W e WERE WERE chosen, chosen, adopted, adopted, redeemed, redeemed, made made heirs, heirs, sealed sealed with with with the the Holy 

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Ephesians 1:3-14; Colossians 2;12 & 3:1 

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e e ARE ARE hidden, hidden, seated seated in in in the the heavenly heavenly realms, realms, spiritually spiritually alive, 

alive, 

saved,created saved,created for for good good works, works, and and brought brought near near to to God God God ~ 

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Colossians 3:3; Ephesians 2:4-13 

C. C. W WWe 

W e WILL WILL be be revealed revealed and and glorified glorified with with Jesus Jesus Jesus Christ Christ ~ 

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This union may be defined as that intimate, vital, spiritual union between Christ and 

His people, in virtue of which He is the source of their life and strength, of their 

blessedness and salvation. This union is mystical because it so far transcends all the 

analogies of earthly relationships in the intimacy of connection, in the transforming 

power of its influence, and in the excellency of its consequences. The sinner cannot share 

in the saving benefits of Christ’s redemptive work, unless he be in union with Him. As 

Adam was the representative head of our old humanity, so Christ is the representative 

head of our new humanity. All the blessings of grace flow from our Mediator, and even 

the first blessing of saving grace presupposes a union with the Person who is the Mediator. 

Every spiritual blessing which believers receive flows to them out of Christ. 

This union of Christ and the believer is effected by the Holy Spirit in a mysterious and 

supernatural way. Since His children shared in flesh and blood, “He also in like 

manner partook of the same; that through death He might bring to naught him who had 

the power of death, that is the devil; and might deliver all them who through fear of 

death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” (Heb. 2:14,15). He could merit 

salvation for them just because He already stood in relation to them as their Surety and 

Mediator, their Head and Substitute. The Church was crucified with Christ, she died with 

Him, she arose in Him from the dead, and was made to sit with Him in the heavenly 

places. In an objective way, all the blessings of saving grace lie ready for the Church; and 

they await only their subjective application by the operation of the Holy Spirit. 

 


2 2 Peter Peter 1:3,4 1:3,4 ~ Realize and glory in the fact that “His Divine power has given us 

everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him Who called us by 

His own glory and goodness.” (NIV) 

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True rue worship worship is is the the consummate consummate expression 

expression 

of of the the sanctified sanctified life. 

life. 

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Psalm 96 

Romans 11:33 - 12:2 

Hebrews 10:19-25 

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rue worship worship ascribes ascribes glory glory to to God God ~ ~ Psalm 96 

A. A. By By By exalting exalting Him Him ~ ~ Rev. 4:8-11 ~“...Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD God 

Almighty...Worthy art Thou...” (cf. Rev. 5:8-14) 

B. B. By By honoring honoring Him Him ~ ~ Rom. 11:33-36 ~“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the 

wisdom and knowledge of God!... For from Him and through Him and to Him 

are all things...” (cf. Ps. 95:6-7; Lev. 10:3; Eph. 3:14-21) 

C. C. By By sacrificing sacrificing ~ ~ Rom 12:1-2 ~“...present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, 

acceptable to God...that you may prove what the will of God is...” (cf. Deut. 6:5-6) 

II. II. Only Only the the sanctified sanctified truly truly worship 

worship 

A. A. The The origin origin origin of of worship: 

worship: 

1. The Spirit of God ~ Phil. 3:3 ~“...we are the true circumcision, who worship 

in the Spirit of God...” (cf. Rom. 8:8-9) 

2. Gratitude to God ~ 1John 4:10,19 ~“In this is love, not that we loved God, 

but that He loved us and sent His Son...[we] love, because He first loved us.” 

(cf. Col. 2:6-7; Heb. 13:5) 

B. B. The The obligation obligation of of worship: worship: (John 4:22-24) 

1. In spirit ~ v. 24 ~“...those who worship Him must worship in spirit...” 

(cf. Ps. 42:1; 1Pet. 2:5; Isaiah 1:11-14) 

2. In truth ~ v. 24 ~“...those who worship Him must worship in ...truth.” 

(cf. 1Tim. 4:13; Neh. 8:1-6; Rom. 10:2) 

3. In body ~ Rom. 12:1 ~“...present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice... 

which is your spiritual service of worship.” (cf. Rom. 6: 12; 1Cor. 6:19,20) 

4. In mind ~ Rom. 12:2 ~ “...be transformed by the renewing of your mind... 

that you may prove what the will of God is...” (cf. Eph. 4: 17-24; Phil. 4:8) 

C. C. The The objective objective of of worship: 

worship: 

1. Individually ~ Heb. 10:19-22 ~ “...let us draw near...having our hearts 

sprinkled clean from an evil conscience...” 

2. Corporarely ~ Heb. 10:23-25 ~ “...let us consider how to stimulate one 

another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together...” 

III. III. The The consummate consummate expression expression of of of true true worship: 

worship: 

A. A. Exalting Exalting the the Savior Savior ~ Rom. 15:8-13 ~ “...I will give praise to Thee among the Gentiles...” 

B. B. Edifying Edifying the the the saints saints by by... by ... 

1. Exercising spiritual giftedness ~ Rome 12:3-8 

2. Out of love ~ Rom. 12:9-16 (cf. Rom. 13:6-10) 

C. C. Evangelizing Evangelizing the the lost lost lost by by... by ... 

1. Loving them ~ Rom 12:17-21 

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Worship is simply honor and adoration directed to God. Worship cannot be isolated 

or relegated to just one place, time, or segment of our lives. We cannot verbally 

thank and praise God while living lives of selfishness and carnality. The New Testament 

words translated worship mean, “to kiss toward”, “to bow down”, “to pay homage or 

render honor”. And our English word is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term ‘weorthscipe’, 

which is tied to the concept of worthiness. Therefore, worship is ascribing to God His 

worth or stating His supreme value; and it starts in the human heart and goes up by the 

power of the Holy Spirit through the Son to the Father. 

Our definition of worship is enriched when we realize that true worship touches every 

area of our lives. Romans 12:1+2 present the concept of whole-life worship. Paul 

states that after coming to know all the blessings of life in Christ in the first eleven 

chapters, the only proper response in acceptable, spiritual worship is to present ourselves 

as a living sacrifice. The same concept is found in First Peter, where the blessings in 

1:2-5 should cause us, “to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Christ 

Jesus.” (1Peter 2:5) Our ministry, therefore, is the reflection of our worship ~ as it comes 

down from the Father through the Son in the power of the Holy Spirit to the human 

heart. 

 


As His created and recreated child, I desire to worship Him! ~Psalm 150 

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The The church church is is the the people people chosen chosen by by the the Father 

Father 

in in Christ, Christ, sealed sealed with with the the Holy Holy Spirit, Spirit, and 

and 

manifested manifested in in local local assemblies. 

assemblies. 

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I. I. The The church church is is chosen chosen ~Ephesians ~Ephesians 1:3-14 

1:3-14 

A. A. By By the the Father Father ~ ~ vv. 3,4~“...God the Father...just as He chose us...” (cf. 1Thes. 1:3,4) 

1. From eternity ~vv. 1,4,5 ~ “...to the saints...He chose us in Him before the 

foundation of the world...” (cf. 1Pet. 1:2) 

2. Unto holiness ~v. 4 ~ “...that we should be holy and blameless...” (cf. Col. 1:22) 

3. With motive ~v. 4 ~ “...In love...” (cf. Eph. 2:4,5) 

4. As children ~v. 5 ~ “...He predestined us to adoption as sons...” (cf. Rom. 8:15) 

5. With intent ~v. 5 ~ “...according to the kind intention of His will...” 

6. For His glory ~v. 6 ~ “to the praise of the glory of His Grace” 

B. B. In In Christ Christ ~ ~ v. 4 ~“just as He chose us in Him...” 

1. Graciously ~v. 6 ~ “...His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.” 

2. For redemption ~v. 7 ~ “In Him we have redemption through His blood...” 

3. For forgiveness ~v.7 ~ “...we have...the forgiveness of our trespasses...” 

(cf. Col. 1:14) 

4. With intent ~v.9 ~“...according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him” 

5. As heirs ~vv. 10-11 ~ “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance...” 

(cf. Col. 1:12) 

6. For His glory ~v.12 ~ “to the end that we... should be to the praise of His glory...” 

II. II. The The The church church is is sealed sealed in in Him Him with with the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit ~ 

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Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians 1:13,14; 1:13,14; 1Cor 1Cor. 1Cor . 12:13 

12:13 

A. A. As As promised promised by by Christ Christ ~ ~ v. 13 ~ “... sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,” 

(cf. John 14:15-26 ) 

B. B. As As a a a promise promise of of the the Father Father ~ ~ v. 14 ~ “who is given as a pledge...” 

1. As heirs ~v.14 ~ " pledge of our inheritance...” (cf. 2Cor. 1:21,22, Acts 1:4-8 & 2:33) 

2. Looking to the future ~ “with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession...” 

C. C. For For His His His glory glory ~ ~ v. 14 ~ “...to the praise of His glory-” 

III. III. The The church church is is manifested manifested in in local local assemblies assemblies 

assemblies 

A. A. By By command command ~ Heb. 10:24,25 ~ “not forsaking our own assembling together...” 

(cf. Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:19-22) 

B. B. By By By the the one one anothers anothers ~ John 13:34-35 ~ “A new commandment I give to you, that 

you love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples...” 

(see The One Anothers on page 4 of this section) 

C. C. by by time time and and place place ~ Eph. 1:1 ~ “...the saints who are at Ephesus...” 

(cf. 1Cor. 1:2; 2Cor. 1:1; Gal. 1:2; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:2) 

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The Church of God as it exists on the earth is both visible and invisible. Martin 

Luther was the first to make this distinction. The Church is invisible because she is 

essentially spiritual and you cannot determine infallibly those who do and do not belong 

to her. The union of believers is a mystical union; the Spirit that unites them constitutes 

an invisible tie; and the blessings of salvation such as true faith, regeneration, genuine 

conversion, and spiritual communion with Christ are all invisible ~ and yet these things 

constitute the true form of the Church. But although the church is the spiritual body of 

Christ, it has its imperfect embodiment in the visible Church. 

And so this invisible Church assumes a visible form; just as the human soul is adapted 

to a body and expresses itself through that body, so the invisible Church necessarily 

assumes a visible form in the external organization through which it expresses itself. 

The Church becomes visible in Christian profession and conduct, in the ministry of the 

Word and of the ordinances, and in external organization and government. 

Also, the Church is both an organism and an organization. The Church as an organ 

ism is the communion of believers, with all their gifts and talents being exercised for 

the work of her Lord. The Church as an institution is an agency for the conversion of 

sinners and the perfecting of the saints, it exists in an institutional form and functions 

through the means which God has ordained. 

 


God has accomplished His will for all of the saints eternally, purposefully, perfectly, 

and for His glory. Behold what is yet to come! (Eph. 1:15-23) 

HOMEWORK: 

Read Ephesians 1-3 daily. 

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Be at peace with one another Mark 9:50 

Love one another John 13:34 

We are individually members of one another Romans 12:5 

Be devoted to one another Romans 12:10 

Give preference to one another Romans 12:10 

Being of the same mind toward one another Romans 12:16 

Don’t judge one another’s liberty Romans 14:13 

Be of the same mind as one another Romans 15:5 

Accept one another Romans 15:7 

Admonish one another Romans 15:14 

Greet one another with a holy kiss Romans 16:16 

Don’t have lawsuits with one another 1Corinthians 6:7 

Marriage couples are not to deprive one another 1Corinthians 7:5 

Wait for one another at the Lord’s table 1Corinthians 11:33 

Care for one another 1Corinthians 12:25 

Serve one another Galatians 5:13 

Don’t bite and devour one another Galatians 5:15 

Don’t become boastful in challenging one another Galatians 5:26 

Don’t be envying one another Galatians 5:26 

Bear one another’s burdens Galatians 6:2 

Showing forbearance to one another Ephesians 4:2 

Be kind to one another Ephesians 4:32 

Speak to one another in psalms & hymns & spiritual songs Ephesians 5:19 

Submitting to one another as more important than himself Ephesians 5:21 

Regard one another as more important than himself Philippians 2:3 

Do not lie to one another Colossians 3:9 

Bearing with one another Colossians 3:13 

Teaching and admonishing one another Colossians 3:16 

Abound in love for one another 1Thessalonians 3:12 

Comfort one another 1Thessalonians 4:18 

Encourage one another 1Thessalonians 5:11 

Build up one another 1Thessalonians 5:11 

Live in peace with one another 1Thessalonians 5:13 

Don’t repay one another with evil 1Thessalonians 5:15 

Seek the good of one another 1Thessalonians 5:15 

Don’t hate one another Titus 3:3 

Stimulate one another to love and good deeds Hebrews 10:23 

Don’t forsake assembling with one another Hebrews 10:24 

Do not speak against one another James 4:11 

Do not complain against one another James 5:9 

Confess your sins to one another James 5:16 

Pray for one another James 5:16 

Fervently love one another from the heart 1Peter 1:22 

Be hospitable to one another without complaint 1Peter4:9 

Employ your spiritual gift in serving one another 1Peter 4:10 

Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another 1Peter 5:5 

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display display His His glory glory through through Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s presence 

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A. A. By By His His eternal eternal plan plan for for the the church church ~ Eph. 3:1-11 ~ “The mystery which for 

ages has been hidden in God... that the manifold wisdom of God might now be 

made known through the church.” (cf. Eph. 1:3-14) 

B. B. By By By His His gracious, gracious, gracious, saving saving work work in in the the church church ~ Eph. 2:1-7 ~ “And you were 

dead...But God...made us alive...that...He might show the surpassing riches of 

His grace...” (cf. Acts 15:11; Rom. 3:24; Col. 1:12-14) 

C. C. By By revealing revealing His His glory glory (the (the mystery mystery of of the the the gospel) gospel) through through the the the Church Church ~ 

Eph. 3:1-11 ~ “This grace was given...to preach to the Gentiles the 

unfathomable riches of Christ...that the manifold wisdom of God might be made 

known through the church...” (cf. 2Thes. 1:11-12; Rom. 11:33-36; Col. 1:25-27) 

II. II. God God is is glorified glorified glorified by by Christ 

Christ 

A. A. Ruling Ruling over over over the the church church ~ Eph. 1:1-23 ~ “...the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

the Father of glory...gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His 

body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (cf. Eph. 5:23; Col. 2:9,10,18,19) 

B. B. Reconciling Reconciling men men in in the the church church ~ Eph. 2:11-18 ~ “...in Christ Jesus...He 

might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might 

reconcile them both in one body to God...” (cf. Col. 3:9-11; Gal. 3:28) 

C. C. Residing Residing in in in the the church church church ~ Eph. 2:19-22; 3:12-21 ~ “...you also are being built 

together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit...that you may be filled up to all the 

fullness of God...to Him be the glory in the church...” 

(cf. 1Cor. 3:16; 2Cor. 6:16) 

“All true glory is concentrated upon the true God...the Head and the Crown of the 

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The phrase “in order that” in Ephesians 3:10 indicates that this was the design or this 

was the purpose for which all things were made. One of the grand purposes in the 

creation of the universe was that the wisdom of God might be clearly shown by the 

Church. It was not enough to evince God’s wisdom by the formation of the sun, stars, 

earth, seas, mountains, and floods. And it was not enough to show it by the creation of 

intelligent beings ~ the formation of immortal minds on the earth and the various 

ranks of the angelic world. There are aspects of the divine character which can be 

understood only in connection with the redemption of man. Hence, the universe was 

created and man was made upon the earth, not merely to illustrate the divine perfection 

in the work of creation, but in a still more illustrious manner through the work of 

redemption, and in formation of the Church. 

Therefore, the ultimate goal of both creation and redemption is the manifestation of 

God’s divine wisdom. In particular, Paul’s commission to proclaim the mystery of 

the church is designed to promote this objective as the Church now becomes God’s choice 

instrument to reveal His wisdom. The Church becomes the mirror through which the 

bright ones of heaven see the glory of God. And in order to show them this glory, God has 

committed the gospel to the Church. 

 


As one of His own marked out for Glory, I must live to His Glory! 


HOMEWORK: 

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exalt exalt the the Savior Savior, Savior , edify edify the the saints, saints, and 

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evangelize evangelize the the lost. 

lost. 

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A. A. A. Exalt Exalt the the the Savior Savior ~ 

~ 

1. Eph. 3:20-4:6 ~ “...to Him be the glory in the church...one Lord...Who is 

over all, and through all, and in all.” 

2. Matt. 22:34-40 ~ “...which is the greatest commandment... ‘YOU SHALL 

LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD...’” 

B. B. Edify Edify the the the saints saints ~ ~ Eph. 4:11-12a ~ “And He gave some... for the equipping 

of the saints...” 

1. by gifted men equipping ~ Acts 2:42 ~“...devoting themselves to the 

apostles’ teaching...” 

2. for the work of service ~ v. 12a ~ (cf. Col. 1:28) 

3. to the building up of the body (spiritual maturity) ~ “...the measure of the 

stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.” (cf. 1Pet. 2:2) 

C. C. Evangelize Evangelize the the lost lost ~ ~ Acts 1:8 ~ “...you shall be my witnesses…” 

1. To the remotest part of the earth ~ Acts 1:8 

2. As ambassadors for the kingdom of God ~ II Cor. 5:14-20 “...we are 

ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us... be 

reconciled to God.” 

II. II. II. The The church church is is to... 

to... 

A. A. A. Exalt Exalt the the Savior Savior ~ ~ 1Peter 2:11,12 ~ “Keep your behavior excellent...glorify God 

in the day of visitation.” 

1. Through good works ~ Eph. 2:10; Matt. 5:16 

2. Through corporate worship ~ I Cor. 14:24,25, positive; ~ Rev. 2 & 3, negative 

B. B. Edify Edify Edify the the saints saints ~ 

~ 

1. Through the practice of the “one anothers” in the context of the local 

church. (see The One Anothers, section31, page 4) 

2. Thru church discipline ~ Matt. 18:15-20; I Cor. 5 

C. C. Evangelize Evangelize the the lost lost ~ 

~ 

1. Be ready ~1Peter 3:15 ~ “... always being ready to give an account for the 

hope that is in you...” 

2. Be persistent ~ Acts 2:40 ~ “...he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting 

them, ‘be saved’...” 

3. Be committed ~ Matt. 28:19,20 ~ “Go therefore and make disciples... 

teaching them to observe all that I commanded you...” 


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Worship, the praise and exaltation of God, was a common Old Testament practice. 

And throughout the New Testament, especially as a heavenly crowd in Revelation, 

the people of God are represented as recognizing and declaring God’s greatness. It is 

appropriate for the church, which belongs to God, to praise and glorify Him and to focus 

its attention on Who and What God is. 

Another major function of the church is the edification of the saints. Paul states that 

God has given gifted men, “for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to 

the building up of the body of Christ.” There are several means for building up saints. 

Fellowship, or holding all things in common, is a means that would include 

encouraging and sympathizing with each other and bearing each other’s burdens. The 

church also edifies itself through preaching and teaching, which is part of its broad task 

of discipling. 

Jesus instructed the disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...” and 

this call to evangelism is a command. Therefore, if the church is to be faithful to the 

Lord, it must be engaged in bringing the gospel to all people ~ to those we like and to 

those we do not like. And it goes beyond our immediate sphere of contact and 

influence ~ so much so that local evangelism, church planting and world missions are 

all the same thing ~ the only difference is the length of the radius. The church must take 

the gospel to all these areas or it will become spiritually ill. 

In the New Testament, the church gathered for worship and equipping and 

edification, and then went out to evangelize. In worship, members focus on God; in 

instruction and fellowship, they focus on their own growth; and in evangelism they turn 

their attention to the lost. It is well for the church to keep some separation between 

these activities or the church will suffer, since all these activities ~ like the parts of a 

well-balanced diet ~ are essential to the spiritual well-being of the body. 

 


I bring Him glory as a faithful son, saint, and servant. (2 Tim. 2:24-26) 

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Scripture Scripture describes describes the the church church as as the the family 

family 

of of God, God, the the temple temple of of God, God, the the body body of of Christ, 

Christ, 

and and the the bride bride of of Christ. 

Christ. 

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Romans omans 8:1 8:14-1 8:1 4-1 4-17 4-1 

Ephesians Ephesians 2:1 2:19-22 2:1 9-22 

1Cor 1Corint 1Cor int inthians int hians 3:1 3:10-1 3:1 0-1 0-17 0-1 

Ephesians Ephesians 5:23-32 

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I. I. The The church church is is the the family family of of God 

God 

A. A. God God is is our our Father Father ~ ~ 2Cor. 6:18 ~ “...I will be a father... you shall be sons and 

daughters to Me...” (cf. Eph. 1:3; Matt. 6:31-34) 

B. B. Adopted Adopted as as sons sons ~ ~ Eph. 1:4,5 ~ “...He predestined us to adoption...” 

(cf. John 1:12; Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:5 & 6) 

C. C. Fellow Fellow heirs heirs heirs with with Christ Christ ~ ~ Gal. 4:4-7 ~ “...you are no longer a slave, but a 

son... an heir...” (cf. Rom. 8:14,17; 1:13,14) 

II. II. The The church church is is the the temple temple of of God God ~ 1Cor. 3 & Eph. 2(Gk. = holy of holies) 

A. A. Christ Christ is is is the the corner corner stone stone ~ ~ Eph. 2:20 ~ “...Christ Jesus Himself being the 

cornerstone...” (cf. Luke 20:17; 1Pet. 2:6-8) 

B. B. Apostles Apostles / / Prophets Prophets Prophets are are the the foundation foundation ~ ~ Eph. 2:20 ~ “...built upon the 

foundation of the apostles and prophets...” (cf. Acts 2:42; Eph. 4:11) 

C. C. Church Church is is the the dwelling dwelling ~ ~ Eph 2:19-22 ~ “...you also are being built together 

into the dwelling of God” (cf. 1Cor. 3:9-17; 1Pet. 2:4,5) 

III. III. The The church church is is the the body body of of Christ 

Christ 

A. A. Christ Christ is is is the the head head head ~ ~ Eph. 5:23 ~ “...Christ also is the head of the church...the 

savior of the body” (cf. Col. 1:18; Eph. 4:15,16) 

B. B. Believers Believers Believers are are are the the the members members ~ ~ Rom. 12:4,5 ~ “...so we, who are many, are one 

body in Christ...” (cf. 1Cor. 12: 12-27; Eph. 4:11-16) 

IV IV. IV . The The church church is is the the bride bride of of Christ 

Christ 

A. A. A. Betrothed Betrothed Betrothed to to to Christ Christ Christ ~ ~ 2Cor. 11:2 ~ “... for I betrothed you to one...Christ...” 

B. B. Christ Christ is is the the bridegroom bridegroom ~ ~ John 3:29 ~ “He [Christ] who has the bride is the 

bridegroom...” (cf. Matt. 9:15) 

C. C. Christ Christ Christ nourishes nourishes / / cherishes cherishes her her ~ ~ ~ Eph 5:23-32 ~ “...but nourishes and 

cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church...” 

D. D. She She anticipates anticipates the the marriage marriage supper supper of of the the Lamb Lamb ~ ~ Rev. 19:7-9 ~ “...rejoice 

and be glad...for the marriage of the Lamb has come...” (cf. Matt. 25:1-13) 


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The phrase “for His own possession” is found in Titus 2:14, to describe the Church’s 

relationship to God. That phrase is translated from a compound Greek word which 

is made up of the two words which mean “around” as in a circle and “to be”. It can be 

charted as a dot within a circle. As the circle is around the dot, so God is around each one 

of His saints. And as the circle has the dot all to itself, so God has His own people all to 

Himself. They are His unique private possession. The expression “the church of the 

Thessalonians in God the Father...”, has the same idea; it demonstrates that the church is 

in the sphere of God, circumscribed by God, and surrounded by God. 

This is a place of high privilege. The Son dwells in the bosom of the Father, closest to 

the Father’s affections. Marvelous grace that we sinners, saved by grace, are brought 

into that favored place “in Christ”. This is also a place of protection. As nothing can 

reach the dot without going through the circle, so no temptation or trial can reach us 

without going through the permissive will of God. He will not permit a temptation 

beyond our strength, but will also provide a way of escape ~ that we may be able to 

endure it. God in His wisdom plans the test, limits the temptation, and in His grace we 

meet the test and overcome the temptation. 

 


As the beloved children and dwelling of God, in Him and cleaving to Him, we are to be 

obedient and pure, submissive and faithful to the One for whom we expectantly wait. 

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Scripture Scripture calls calls the the church church to to function function as as a 

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family family and and live live as as a a holy holy priesthood, 

priesthood, 

inter interdependently inter dependently and and in in subjection subjection to to Christ. 

Christ. 

Memory Verse 

Romans 12:1-8 

1Corinthians 12:4-27 

1Peter 2:4-12 


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But ut to to each each one one is is given given the the manifestation manifestation of of the 

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I. I. The The church church is is to to function function as as a a family 

family 

A. A. In In loving loving submission submission submission to to God God ~ ~ John 14:15 ~ “If you love Me, you will keep 

My commandments.” (cf. John 14:23; 1John 2:4-7; 5:1-3; Matt. 22:36-40) 

B. B. In In loving loving service service to to one one another another ~ ~ Gal. 5: 13, 14 ~ “...through love serve one 

another...the whole Law is fulfilled...” (cf. Rom. 13:8-10; Gal. 6:2) 

1. In gentleness ~ 1Tim. 5:1,2 ~ “...do not sharply rebuke.” (cf. Eph. 4:1,2) 

2. In love ~ 1John 4:7-12 ~ “...we also ought to love one another...” 

(cf. 1John 2:9-11, 3:13-18) 

3. In harmony ~ Phil. 2:1-4 ~ “...by being of the same mind, maintaining the 

same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose...” (cf. Phil. 4:1-4) 

II. II. II. The The church church is is to to live live as as a a holy holy priesthood 

priesthood 

A. A. By By offering offering up up up spiritual spiritual sacrifice sacrifice sacrifice to to God God ~ ~ 1Pet. 2:5 ~ “...to offer up spiritual 

sacrifices acceptable to God...” (cf. Heb. 13:15; Rom. 12:1,2) 

B. B. By By proclaiming proclaiming the the excellencies excellencies of of God God ~ ~ 1Pet. 2:9 ~ “that you may 

proclaim the excellencies of Him...” 

C. C. By By living living living in in holiness holiness as as God’ God’s God’ s people people ~ ~ 1 Pet. 2:9-12 ~ “...keep your 

behavior excellent among the Gentiles...” (cf. Phil. 2:15; Titus 2:7.8; 2 Cor. 8:21) 

III. III. The The church church body body is is to to function function interdependently 

interdependently 

A. A. As As individual individual body body parts parts ~ ~ 1Cor. 12:12-27 ~ “...God has placed the members, 

each one of them, in the body, just as He desired...” 

B. B. Exercising Exercising diverse diverse spiritual spiritual gifts gifts ~ ~ 1Cor 12:4-11 ~ “...each one is given the 

manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (cf. Rom. 12:4-8) 

IV IV IV. IV IV . The The church church is is to to live live in in subjection subjection to to Christ 

Christ 

A. A. As As an an an obedient obedient wife wife ~ ~ Eph. 5:22-24 ~ “Wives, be subject to your own 

husbands...as the church is subject to Christ...” (cf. Eph. 4:15; Col. 1:18) 

B. B. Comforted Comforted by by by Christ’ Christ’s Christ’ s love love love ~ ~ ~ Eph. 5:25-32 ~ “...Christ also loved the church 

and gave Himself up for her...nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does 

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The metaphor of the body of Christ emphasizes that the Church is the locus of Christ’s 

activity now, just as was His physical body during His earthly ministry. This 

metaphor also emphasizes the connection of the Church with Christ ~ “Christ in you, 

the hope of glory” (Col. 1:27), such that the riches of His glory are revealed through the 

Church. Christ is the head of the body, of which all believers are individually members, 

and so He is the Lord of the Church as He guides and controls the body by His direction. 

But finally, the metaphor of the body of Christ speaks of the interconnectedness between 

all the people in the Church. Christian faith is not to be defined merely in terms of an 

individual relationship to the Lord. There is no such thing as an isolated, solitary 

Christian life. In 1Corinthians 12, Paul develops this concept in terms of the gifts of the 

Spirit wherein he stresses the dependence of each believer upon every other believer ~ 

with the gifts being given for the edification of the body as a whole. 

There is, in the understanding of the body, a mutuality; each believer builds up and 

encourages the others as stated in Ephesians ~ “we are to grow up in all aspects into 

(Christ)... according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of 

the body...”. We are to bear one another’s burdens, restore those in sin, and be in true 

fellowship with one another. Fellowship is an intimate understanding of one another, 

characterized by empathy and encouragement and sharing of goods. And so as a human 

body cares for all its individual parts, so the Church cares for all its people. The work of 

Christ, if it is done at all, will be done by His body ~ the Church. 


The Father’s design for the church is for the good of the church and the glory of the 

Son to a watching world. 

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TO THE CHURCH 

God God has has given given the the church church gifted gifted men men to to serve 

serve 

as as elders elders and and deacons deacons in in subjection subjection to to Christ. 

Christ. 

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I. I. God God has has given given the the church church gifted gifted men men to to serve 

serve 

A. A. Gifted Gifted men men are are given given given by by God God ~ ~ Eph 4:11 ~ “And He gave some as pastors and 

teachers” 

B. B. Gifted Gifted men men serve serve in in humility humility ~ ~ Matt. 20:26-28 ~ “...whoever wishes to 

become great...shall be your servant...” (cf. Matt. 23:11,12; John 13:1-17) 

C. C. Gifted Gifted Gifted men men are are affirmed affirmed ~ ~ 1Tim. 4:13 & 14 ~ “...spiritual gift bestowed 

...through prophetic utterance...” (cf. Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5) 

II. II. Gifted Gifted men men serve serve as as elders elders and and deacons deacons ~ ~ Philippians 1:1 

A. A. A. Elders Elders 

Elders 

1. 1. 1. Must Must be be biblically biblically biblically qualified qualified ~ ~ 1Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-11 

a. Godly desire ~ “...if any man aspires the office...” 

b. Godly character ~ e.g. blameless, temperate, able to teach, etc. 

c. Godly family ~ e.g. husband of one wife, children under control, etc. 

d. Godly reputation ~ e.g. above reproach, good with those outside, etc. 

2. 2. Must Must serve serve by by shepherding shepherding ~ ~ 1Peter 5:1,2; Acts 20:28-32 

a. By deciding doctrinal matters ~ Acts 15:1-16:5 

b. By praying for church members ~ James 5:14, 15 

c. By preaching and teaching ~ 1Tim. 5:17 

d. By equipping the saints ~ Eph. 4:12-16 

B. B. Deacons 

Deacons 

1. 1. Must Must be be biblically biblically qualified qualified ~ ~ Acts 6:1-6; 1Tim. 3:8-13 

a. Appointed by elders ~ Acts 6:3b; 1Tim 3: 10 

b. Godly character ~ Acts 6:3a ~ e.g. men of dignity, not double tongue, etc. 

c. Godly family ~ e.g. husband of one wife, good manager of children, etc. 

d. Godly reputation ~ 1Tim 3:9,10; Acts 6:3 

2. 2. Must Must Must serve serve serve by by meeting meeting needs needs ~ ~ ~ 1Tim 3:10,13; Acts 6:1-6 ~ 

III. III. Elders Elders and and deacons deacons serve serve in in subjection subjection to to Christ 

Christ 

A. A. A. Caring Caring for for the the flock flock ~ ~ John 21:15-17 ~ “...tend My lambs...shepherd my sheep...” 

B. B. As As godly godly examples examples examples ~ ~ 1Peter 5:1-4 ~“shepherd the flock...proving to be examples...” 


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The Scriptures instruct all Christians to watch over each other with loving care and 

prayer, but they also call for the appointment of guardians called ‘elders’. The 

elders are to look after people as shepherds look after sheep, leading them by example 

away from all that is harmful and into all that is good. In virtue of their role, the elders 

(presbuteroi) are also called shepherds or pastors (poimenes) and overseers (episkopoi), 

and are spoken of in various terms that express leadership. The congregation, for its 

part, is to acknowledge the God-given authority of its leaders and follow the lead they 

give. 

This leadership model is found in the Old Testament, where God is the Shepherd of 

Israel and kings, prophets, priests and elders are called to act as His 

under-shepherds. In the New Testament, Jesus the Good Shepherd is also the Chief 

Shepherd ~ and the elders are His subordinates. The apostle Peter called himself an 

elder under Christ, perhaps remembering that spiritual shepherding was the specific task 

that Jesus gave him when restoring him to ministry (John 21:15-17). 

The pastoral role demands mature and stable Christian character and a well-ordered 

personal life. Wholeheartedness and faithfulness in the eldership ministry will be 

rewarded. Every local church needs godly men to minister and serve in the role of elders, 

and the churches should implement a wise method of selecting and appointing these 

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As Christ came to serve and to give His life, so shall I. ~ Matt. 20:26-28 

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God God instructs instructs the the church church to to esteem esteem church 

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to 

A. A. Esteem Esteem church church leaders leaders ~ ~ 1Thes. 5:12, 13 ~ “...appreciate those who diligently 

labor among you...and that you esteem them very highly in love...” 

(cf. I Tim. 5:17; Phil. 2:29; 1Cor. 16:10-11) 

B. B. Do Do the the work work of of service service ~ ~ Eph. 4:11-16 ~ “...equipping of the saints for the 

work of service” (cf. 1Cor. 12:4-27) 

II. II. God God instructs instructs the the church church to to esteem esteem church church leaders leaders leaders through 

through 

A. A. Obedience Obedience ~ ~ Heb. 13:17 ~ “Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they 

keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account...” 

(cf. John 21:15-17) 

B. B. Imitation Imitation ~ ~ Heb. 13:7 ~ “Remember those who led you... imitate their faith.” 

(cf. 1Cor. 11:1-2; Phil. 3:17) 

C. C. Support Support ~ 

~ 

1. By prayer ~ Heb. 13:18 ~ “Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a 

good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorable.” (cf. 2Cor. 1:8-11) 

2. By finances ~ 1Tim. 5:17, 18 ~ “Let the elders who rule well be counted 

worthy of double honor...‘the laborer is worthy of his wages.’” 

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God has given the Church a ministry to accomplish that task for which it was 

formed, and all the members of the Church share equally in this ministry. All the 

saints constitute the royal priesthood (1Peter 2:9) and all of our Christian life is to be 

lived in consecration to the Lord (Rom. 12:1,2), as we have all been given the 

manifestation of the Spirit (1Cor. 12:7). 

The dominant concept of the Christian ministry is that of service. Jesus both taught 

and lived the ministry of service, which was carried on in the early church. Jesus 

came as the Servant of the Lord; and according to His own word He “did not come to be 

served, but to serve and give his life a ransom for many”. He made it clear that this same 

service was to characterize the ministry of His followers (John 13:13-17). 

The most characteristic word to describe the work of the Christian ministry is 

“diakonia” from which our word “deacon” is derived. It comes nearer to expressing 

the concept of a service of love more than any other Greek term for service. This word is 

a non-religious word and never indicates association with any particular dignity. Thus it 

was applied to apostleship (Acts 1:17,25; Col. 1:25), as well as to all saints (Eph.4:12). It 

is the ministry of the word of reconciliation and of the New Covenant, but also of serving 

tables. All in the church are to serve in the capacity they have received individually from 

our Lord. 

 


In faithfulness to Christ I am to let my leaders rule over me with joy and not with 

grief, for my own good. (Heb. 13: 17) 

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Baptism Baptism and and the the Lor Lord’ Lor d’ d’s d’ s Supper Supper are are church 

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or ordinances or dinances instituted instituted by by Christ Christ that 

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symbolize symbolize spiritual spiritual truths. 

truths. 

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Luke 22:1-20 

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And nd they they continued continued steadfastly steadfastly in in the the apostles’ apostles’ teaching 

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ordinances 

A. A. Baptism Baptism ~ ~ Acts 2:38 ~ “...let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus 

Christ...” (cf. Acts 8:12, 36-38; 9:18; 10:47; 16:14,15; 18:8; 19:5) 

B. B. Lord’ Lord’s Lord’ s Supper Supper ~ ~ Acts 2:42,46 ~ “And they were continually devoting 

themselves ... to the breaking of bread.” (cf. 1Cor. 11:23-26) 

II. II. Baptism Baptism and and the the Lord’ Lord’s Lord’ s Supper Supper were were instituted instituted by by Christ 

Christ 

A. A. Baptism 

Baptism 

1. As a mark of discipleship ~ Matt. 28:19 ~ “Go therefore and make 

disciples ... baptizing them...” (cf. Acts 19:1-5) 

2. As an act of righteousness ~ Matt. 3:13-17 ~ “...‘permit it [Christ’s baptism] 

at this time... to fulfill all righteousness.’” 

B. B. Lord’ Lord’s Lord’ s Supper 

Supper 

1. As a remembrance of His sacrifice ~ Luke 22:14-20 ~ “...do this in 

remembrance of me.” (cf. Matt. 26:26-30; 1Cor. 11:26) 

2. As a means toward righteous living ~ 1Cor 11:27-34 ~ “...But let a man 

examine himself...” 

III. III. The The church church church ordinances ordinances symbolize symbolize spiritual spiritual truths 

truths 

A. A. Baptism Baptism symbolizes symbolizes 

symbolizes 

1. Being placed into Christ ~ Rom. 6:3-7 “...all of us ... have been baptized 

into Christ Jesus...” (cf. Col. 2:11-13; Gal. 3:27) 

2. Being placed into the church ~ Acts 2:41,42 ~ “...and there were added 

[to the church] that day about three thousand souls.” (cf. 1Cor 12:12-14) 

B. B. B. Lord’ Lord’s Lord’ s Supper Supper symbolizes symbolizes 

symbolizes 

1. The death of Christ ~ 1Cor. 11:23-26 ~ “...you proclaim the Lord’s death...” 

(cf. Matt. 26:26-29) 

2. Union with the church ~ 1Cor. 10:14-18 ~ “Since there is one bread, we 

who are many are one body...” 

3. Separation from the world ~ 1Cor. 10:19-22 ~ “You cannot drink the cup of 

the Lord and the cup of demons...” 


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Christ instituted two ordinances that His followers were to observe; baptism as a 

one-time rite of initiation and the Lord’s Supper as a regular rite of remembrance. 

These ordinances communicate, seal, and confirm the possession of spiritual blessings 

by believers, who by responsively receiving the ordinances give expression of their faith in 

God and their allegiance to Him. The effect is “to put a visible difference between those 

that belong unto the church and the rest of the world, and to solemnly engage them to 

the service of God in Christ...” (Westminster Confession XXVII.1). 

Baptism signifies inward cleansing, remission of sin, Spirit-wrought regeneration, 

new life, and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit as God’s seal. Baptism carries 

these meanings because it fundamentally signifies our union with Christ in His death, 

burial, and resurrection ~ thus it signifies a watershed point in a person’s life as an 

ingrafting into Christ’s risen life. 

The Lord’s Supper is an act of worship taking the form of a ceremonial meal, wherein 

Christ’s servants share the elements in memory and celebration of the New Covenant 

relationship with God through Christ. The Lord’s Supper has three levels of meaning: 

first, it has past reference to the death of Christ. Secondly, it has present reference to our 

corporate feeding and abiding in Him by faith ~ with implications as to how we should 

treat our fellow believers and how we should examine our relationship with the Lord 

(1Cor. 11:18-34). And thirdly, it has a future reference as we look ahead and are 

 

encouraged by the thought of Christ’s return. 


In obedience to Christ I must receive His baptism and continually partake of His table. 

(Acts. 2:41,42) 

HOMEWORK: 

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Read Grudem chapters 49 and 50. 

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Physical Physical death death is is the the temporary temporary separation separation of 


the the soul soul from from the the earthly earthly body body, body , after after which which the 

the 

unsaved unsaved soul soul is is cast cast into into torment torment and and the 

the 

redeemed redeemed soul soul enters enters into into glory glory until until the 

the 

bodily bodily resurrection resurrection and and judgment judgment unto 

unto 

everlasting everlasting punishment punishment or or eternal eternal life. 

life. 

Memory Verse 

Daniel 12:1-3 

Luke 16:19-31 

John 5:24-29 



Philippians 1:21-23 

John John 5:28,29 

5:28,29 

An n hour hour is is coming, coming, in in which which all all who who are are in in the the tombs 

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shall shall hear hear His His voice, voice, and and shall shall come come forth; forth; those those who who did 

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a a resurrection resurrection of of life, life, those those who 

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judgement. 

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I. I. Physical Physical death 

death 

A. A. Is Is the the separation separation separation of of soul soul and and body body ~ ~ James 2:26 ~ “’...the body without the 

spirit is dead...’” (cf. 2Cor. 5:8) 

1. The body decays ~ Gen. 3:19 ~ “... For you are dust, and to dust you shall 

return.” (cf. 1Cor. 15:42,43; Job 21:23-26; Ecc. 3:20) 

2. The soul remains conscious 

a. For the unsaved ~ Luke 16:19-31 ~ “... And in Hades he lifted up his 

eyes being in torment...And he cried out...” (cf. Matt. 8:11,12; 22: 13) 

b. For the saved ~ Rev. 6:9-11 ~ “’I saw...the souls of those who had been 

slain...and they cried out...’” (cf. Luke 16:25-31; Matt 17:3) 

B. B. Is Is the the the result result of of the the fall fall ~ ~ Gen. 2:17 ~ “‘... in the day that you eat from it you 

shall surely die.’” (cf. Gen. 5:5; Rom. 5: 12-21; 1Cor. 15:22) 

II. II. After After Death 

Death 

A. A. A. The The unsaved unsaved soul soul is is cast cast into into into torment torment ~ ~ Matt. 8:11,12 ~ “‘... shall be cast out 

into the outer darkness... there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”’ 

(cf. 22:13; 24:48-51; Luke 13:27-28) 

B. B. The The redeemed redeemed soul soul enters enters enters into into glory glory ~ ~ 2Cor. 5:8 ~“... to be absent from the 

body and to be at home with the Lord.” (cf. Phil. 1:21-24; Luke 23:43; 2Ki. 2:11) 

III. III. This This state state continues continues until 

until 

A. A. A. The The bodily bodily resurrection resurrection of of all all all ~ ~ John 5:24-29 ~ “... an hour is coming ... 

when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and ... shall live.” 

(cf. Dan. 12: 1-3; Matt. 25:31-46) 

1. Those who are saved ~ Rev. 20:4 ~ “...they lived and reigned with Christ...” 

(cf. 1Cor. 15: 35-58; 1Thess 4: 13-18) 

2. Those who are unsaved ~ Rev. 20:5,11-14 ~ “The rest of the dead ... 

standing before the throne.”’ 

B. B. The The judgment judgment ~ ~ Heb. 9:27 ~ “...it is appointed for men to die once and after 

this comes judgment...”(cf. Rom. 2: 16) 

1. Everlasting punishment for the unsaved ~ Rev. 20:11-15 ~ “‘... I saw a 

great white throne... and the dead were judged... this is the second death...’” 

(cf. Rev. 21:8; 22:15; 2Thess. 1:7-9) 

2. The redeemed unto glory ~ Rev. 22:14 ~ “Blessed are those who... may have 

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What is death? Ecclesiastes refers to death as the separation of the body from the 

soul/spirit; “...the dust returns to the earth... the spirit returns to God...”. This is 

reminiscent of Genesis 2:7 and 3:19, and of James 2:26. So what we are dealing with is 

the cessation of life in its familiar bodily state. This is not the end of existence, however. 

Life and death are not to be thought of as existence and nonexistence, but as two different 

states of existence. Death is simply a transition to a different mode of existence; it is not 

extinction. 

In addition to physical death, Scripture speaks of spiritual and eternal death. Physical 

death is the separation of the soul from the body; spiritual death is the separation of 

the person from God; and eternal death is the finalizing of spiritual death, as those people 

are lost forever in their sinful condition. 

Looking on death as indeed an enemy, the unbeliever sees nothing positive in it and 

recoils from it in fear. Paul, however, was able to take an entirely different attitude 

toward it. He saw death as a conquered enemy, an erstwhile foe, which now is forced to do 

the Lord’s will. So Paul viewed death as desirable, for it would bring him into the 

presence of the Lord. The believer can thus face the prospect of death with the knowledge 

that its effects are not final, for death itself has been destroyed (1Cor 15:54,55). 


Because of His gracious redemption and lovingkindness toward me, I will never face 

the condemnation of sin nor the sting of death, but posses life eternal in His glorious 

presence. (Psalm 73:21-28) 

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The The last last things things of of this this world world will will consist consist of 


the the seventieth seventieth week week of of Daniel, Daniel, the the millennial 

millennial 

kingdom, kingdom, and and the the final final judgment; judgment; followed 

followed 

by by the the new new heavens heavens and and earth earth for for eternity eternity. eternity 

Memory Verse 

Daniel 9 & 12 

Matthew 24 

Revelation 6-8, 20-22 


24:30 

And nd then then the the sign sign of of the the Son Son of of Man Man will will appear appear in in the the sky sky, sky 

and and then then all all the the tribes tribes of of the the earth earth will will mourn, mourn, and and they 

they 

will will see see the the Son Son of of Man Man coming coming on on the the clouds clouds of of the the sky 

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I. I. The The last last things things of of this this world world are are found found in in 

in 

A. A. The The prophecy prophecy of of Daniel Daniel ~ ~ Dan. 12:6-13 ~“‘How long will it be until the end...’” 

B. B. The The prophecy prophecy of of Christ Christ ~ ~ Matt. 24:3-4 ~“‘...Tell us...what will be the sign...’” 

C. C. The The prophecy prophecy of of John John ~ ~ Rev. 1:19 ~“‘...which shall take place after these things.”’ 

D. D. The The prophecy prophecy prophecy of of Paul Paul ~ ~ II Thes. 2:1-11 

II. II. The The last last things things will will consist consist of 


A. A. The The seventieth seventieth week week of of Daniel Daniel ~ ~ Dan. 9:24-27 ~ “‘Seventy weeks have been 

decreed... after [sixty nine] weeks the Messiah will be cut off... and he 

[the prince] will make a firm covenant with many for one week...’” 

1. The beginning of sorrows ~ Matt 24:3-8 ~ “‘...these things are merely the 

beginning...” (cf. Mark 13:5-8; Rev. 6:1-8) 

2. The great tribulation ~ Matt 24:9-28 ~ “‘then...a great tribulation...’” 

(cf. Dan. 11:36-12:1; Mark 13:9-23; 2Thes. 2:1-4; Rev. 6:9-11) 

3. The rapture of the church ~ Matt. 24:29-31 ~ “‘...He will ...gather together 

His elect...’” (cf. Mark 13:24-27; 1Thes. 4:16,17, 5:9; Rev. 3: 10) 

4. The Day of the LORD ~ 1Thes. 5:1-6 ~ “...the day of the Lord will come just 

like a thief in the night.” (cf. Rev. 6:12-18; Isa. 13:6-13; Mal. 4:1; 

Joel 1:14-2:11; Mark 13:24,25; Matt. 24:27-44; 2Pet. 3:7, 10-12; Rev. 8:1-13) 

B. B. The The Millennial Millennial Millennial Kingdom Kingdom ~ ~ Rev. 20:1-6 ~ “...reigned with Christ for a 

thousand years...” (cf. Isa. 60-62; Eze. 40-48) 

C. C. The The final final judgment judgment ~ ~ Matt. 16:27 ~ “...the Son of man is going to come...and 

will then recompense [all] ...” (cf. Acts 10:42; 2Tim. 4:1; Matt. 25:31-46) 

1. Of Satan, the beast, & false prophet ~ Rev. 20:10 

2. Of sinners ~ Rev. 20:11-15 

3. Of saints ~ Rev. 20:4-6 ~ (cf. 2Cor. 5: 10; Acts 10:42) 

III. III. Finally Finally comes 

comes 

A. A. A. The The new new heavens heavens and and new new earth earth ~ 

~ 

1. The first heavens and earth will pass away ~ Rev. 21:1 ~ “...for the first 

heaven and the first earth passed away...” (cf. Rev. 20:11; II Pet. 3:10-12) 

2. All things are made new ~ Rev. 21:1 ~ “And I saw a new heaven and a new 

earth...” (cf. 2Pet. 3:13; Isa. 65: 17; 66:22) 

B. B. For For eternity eternity ~ ~ Rev 22:5 ~ “...and they shall reign forever and ever.” 

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Eschatology answers man’s natural question; “Will the generations of men come and 

go in endless succession and finally sink into oblivion, or is the race of men and the 

whole creation moving on to some divine ‘telos’, an end designed by God?” 

The Stoics spoke of successive world cycles, and the Buddhists of world ages ~ in each 

of which a new world appears and disappears again and again. In these religions, 

all is vague and uncertain. It is only Christianity that presents an end time that has a 

greater precision and carries an assurance that the end is of divine design. 

Eschatology is the crown and capstone of theology. It answers the questions of how 

God is perfectly glorified in the works of His hands, how the counsel of God is finally 

realized, how the disrupting influence of sin is overcome, how the work of Christ is 

crowned in perfect victory, how the Holy Spirit completely redeems and glorifies the people 

of God, and how the Church ~ the Bride of Christ ~ is brought together to her 

Bridegroom in glory. 

Eschatology sheds a clear light on every section of theology; God’s saving plan and His 

communion with His people, the permanent significance of the Redeemer in the 

forgiveness of sin ~ all these are asserted without reservation. In Bible eschatology, the 

communion between God and man is set forth as completed; and therefore, Christianity 

presents the culmination of all things in its purity ~ not as an ideal, which is never 

realized, but as perfect reality. 

 


Having received all of these great teachings of the Bible, I am to be transformed by the 

renewing of my mind, faithfully growing in grace, diligently and patiently looking for 

the sign of His coming. (2Peter 3: 14-18; Revelation 22:6-21) Amen. 

HOMEWORK: 

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