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10/20/2013 ~ Whole Encompassing Salvation of Christ


When gluing a plastic model or assembling
a Lego monstrosity, there are many parts.
○ ▲ ► ▼ ▬ ●
Instructions are given to fit all the pieces
... together, one small picture at a time.

The undertaking can not be finished without all the pieces included.
True appreciation is only realized after all is completed.


A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, ... ~ Proverbs 13:19

So too, one needs to see the whole picture of the word of God.
One must reckon with the entire word of God
to obtain a complete finished clarity.

The word additively pieces together to achieve this
greatest of truths; His Perfect Word.


But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8


God's love for each one of us has delivered for us His perfect word.

(1st Corinthians 14:21-22) 1st century feat to awaken unbelievers to His word. <─┐                             
┌─> Many falsely believe noise making is the Holy Spirit speaking through them. 
... tongues, they will cease; ... knowledge, it will vanish away ... But when
that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
~ 1st Corinthians 13:8-10


For God is not the author of confusion ... ~ 1st Corinthians 14:33

... they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
~ Romans 10:2


Understanding takes precedence over nonsense.
Those miraculous things that were necessary to establish His word are
no longer needed parts as His delivered salvation plan is now instituted.
It is all about getting into Jesus, not the self.


                                    Proof that there is no progressive revelation. <─┐
... contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered
to the saints. ~ Jude 1:3


It is through His word that we must discover His plan for our salvation.

... "Lord, are there few who are saved?" And He said to them, "Strive to enter
through the narrow gate, for many, ... will not be able." ~ Luke 13:23-24


In truth, many will seek salvation but most will not find it.
The fundamental conditions of God must be met
- over the fabrications of man.


"I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, ..." ~ John 10:9

ENTER THROUGH CHRIST = SAVED

"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name
under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." ~ Acts 4:12


SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST = ONLY SALVATION

... who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth. ... ~ 1st Timothy 2:4-5


The truth has been delivered for each of to know.

God

Christ Jesus

Men
COME TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH = SAVED

... they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. ...
~ 2nd Thessalonians 2:10-12


RECEIVE THE LOVE OF THE TRUTH = SAVED

              BELIEVE THE LIE
PLEASURE IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS = CONDEMNED
       NOT BELIEVE THE TRUTH


UNRIGHTEOUS = WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD

... But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were
justified in the name of the Lord Jesus ... ~ 1st Corinthians 6:9-11


WASHED → SANCTIFIED → JUSTIFIED IN HIS NAME AND SPIRIT

The word cross references itself in repetition.
His examples and instructions must be
observed and followed all inclusively.
Isolated pieces must maintain unity with the sum total.


"... and said to me, 'Go to the pool of Siloam and wash.'
So I went and washed, and I received sight." ~ John 9:5-11


RECEIVED
INSTRUCTIONS

  →  
OBEYED
BY WASHING

  =  
RECEIVED
BLESSING


Action is required to receive the results God proclaims.
Man by himself can not declare his own salvation;
→ he must follow the word of God to achieve this.  


Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean
not on your own understanding; ... ~ Proverbs 3:5


... in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
... ~ Colossians 1:13-15


... having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved
from wrath through Him. ... ~ Romans 5:9-10


JUSTIFIED BY HIS BLOOD = SAVED FROM WRATH

... Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, ...
~ Revelation 1:5


When are we justified and our sins washed away by the blood of Jesus?

'... Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins,
calling on the name of the Lord.' ~ Acts 22:16


BE BAPTISED → WASHS AWAY SINS = CALLING ON HIS NAME

And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on
the name of the Lord Shall be saved. ~ Acts 2:21


CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD = SAVED

To call out to Him is to want all of His saving instructions.
Many mistakenly use this previous verse  
to justify that only calling out saves.

Faith is not a single isolated event but a
lifelong practice of furthering understanding.
One cannot remain stationary and be a Christian.

The basics have been presented to be received by all.
Much of His truth is simple and clearly stated.


There is also an antitype which now saves us - baptism ... ~ 1st Peter 3:21

"He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but
he who does not believe will be condemned." ~ Mark 16:16


BELIEVES AND IS BAPTIZED = SAVED

DOES NOT BELIEVE = CONDEMNED

For anyone claiming that baptism does not save
certainly denies the clear written word of God.
Shallow un-submitting fools argue arrogantly how to do the least.


It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.
~ Psalms 118:8


... "We ought to obey God rather than men." ~ Acts 5:29

... he who comes to God must believe that He is, ... ~ Hebrews 11:6

Belief in God is not casual event; He commands us to be of serious heart.

... "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, ..."
~ Acts 16:30-33


I MUST DO TO BE SAVED = BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

To believe in Him is to work to obey Him.

... "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent."
~ John 6:28-29


WORK OF GOD = BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST

"If you love Me, keep My commandments." ~ John 14:15

We must believe in all the instructions given to be in unity with God.

To fight against His instructions is to deny Him.
Many choose false doctrines comforted by self-exaltation.


For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine,
but according to their own desires, ... ~ 2nd Timothy 4:3


For the seasoned Christian, this has merely been a review.
However, many are deceived dwelling in self oblivious ditches.
In the pursuit of God, men are left behind.


"... he who endures to the end will be saved." ~ Matthew 10:22

ENDURE TO THE END = SAVED

... eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
For we were saved in this hope, ... ~ Romans 8:18-25


PATIENTLY HOPE TO BE PART OF HIM = SAVED

A new life is coming for each one of us,
and it will either be with God or not.
To be saved from this perverse world one must
continue to take action to receive the blessing.


... "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ
for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
For the promise is to you and to your children, ..." ~ Acts 2:36-41


What must
I do to
be saved
from this
perverse
generation

  =  
Repent
+
Be Baptized

Remission
of sins
  ←  
Receive
the gift
of the
Holy Spirit


The gift of the Holy Spirit is to receive
what Jesus Christ did for each of us.


... gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! ~ 2nd Corinthians 9:15

"... whoever believes in Him will receive the remission of sins." ~ Acts 10:43

BELIEVE IN HIM = REMISSION OF SINS

... if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth,
there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, ... ~ Hebrews 10:26-27


It is not about just believing to get
an eternal "get out of jail for free" ticket.


... Even the demons believe--and tremble! ~ James 2:19

Character flaws must be addressed with an upward draw toward His ways.
One must pursue life in Him and grow in His good soil.
Belief is a measure of seeing all of His instructions.


THE WHOLE BAD PICTURE
BELIEVE
THE LIE
  NOT INHERIT
THE KINGDOM
  NOT BELIEVE
THE TRUTH
WILLFUL
SINNER
\ |
CONDEMNED
|

/ DEMONS
  –    – 
/ \
DOES NOT
BELIEVE
  THE
DECEIVED
  PLEASURE IN
UNRIGHTEOUSNESS

THE WHOLE GOOD PICTURE

ENTER
THROUGH
CHRIST
ENDURE
TO THE END
 

COME TO THE
KNOWLEDGE
OF THE TRUTH
ONLY SALVATION
THROUGH CHRIST
     
REPENT \ |
SAVED
|
/ MUST
BELIEVE
   –   –   
CALL ON
HIS NAME
/ \ MUST DO
BELIEVES AND  
IS BAPTIZED  
JUSTIFIED IN HIS
NAME AND SPIRIT
RECEIVE
THE LOVE OF
THE TRUTH
 

PATIENTLY HOPE TO BE PART OF HIM

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world through Him might be saved." ~ John 3:17


Do not waste your time thinking
of those things that might be ...
Be sure of the Given Word that has
been delivered to each one of us.

†
It is between you and Him.




 

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