170423GM3 Drawing Near to God – The Place Where We Can Draw Near
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Near to God The Place Where We Can Draw Near Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Ephesians 1:7 (ESV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, REDEMPTION 1 Corinthians 6:20 (NKJV) 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. Galatians 3:13 (ESV) 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.” Three Greek Words for Redemption: Apolytrōsis (Complete Word Study Dictionary) Deliverance on account of the ransom paid…Ephesians 1:7 (ESV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 1:7 (ESV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Romans 6:17-18 (ESV)17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and, having been set free from sin… Hebrews 10:16-17 (KJV) 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. Ephesians 1:4 (ESV) 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him Colossians 1:21-22 (ESV) 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, Ephesians 1:11 (ESV) 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 2 Timothy 2:10 (ESV) 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. II. The Way into Christ Obey the Gospel Baptized (Mark 16:16) Confess (Matthew 10:32-33) Repent (Luke 13:3) Believe (John 8:24) Hear (John 6:44-45) Romans 6:3 (ESV) 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 1 Corinthians 12:13 (ESV) 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. Galatians 3:27 (ESV) 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Acts 2:38 (ESV) 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 26:28 (ESV) 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Ephesians 1:22-23 (ESV) 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. It Means to Be in the Church THE CHURCH IS NOT A DENOMINATION The Organization of the N.T. Church Christians who have agreed to work together in a specific, geographical location Always a plurality (Acts 14:23; Acts 20:17) Only shepherd the flock among them (1 Pet. 5:2) Elders Deacons Saints (Phil. 1:1) Made Up Of All the Saved This is What It Means to Be in Christ |