HOW SINNERS RECEIVE SALVATION

HOW SINNERS RECEIVE

SALVATIONRom. 10:1-

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[By Ron Halbrook]

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HOW SINNERS RECEIVE SALVATION

• Introduction1. Rom. 1:16-17 Theme of Romans:

Salvation by Faith in Christ

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

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Message of salvation: gospel of Christ


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Saved by faith: not mental assent, but comprehensive, obedient faith (1:5; 16:26)


Rom. 1:5 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

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Saved by faith: not mental assent, but comprehensive, obedient faith (1:5; 16:26)

Rom. 16:26

26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith

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Sins forgiven:“Salvation” from sin“The righteousness of God:” right with God “Just:” one acquitted, pardoned, made right “Live:” spiritual life


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• Introduction2. Simple Outline of Romans:

Chapt. 1-3 All men sin Chap. 4-11 Salvation by faith in Christ, not

by the works of the Law of Moses Chapt. 12-16 Practical applications

of the gospel in daily life3. Chapter 10 focuses on God’s plan

to make us right with Him— how sinners receive salvation

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I. Rom. 10:1-5 Paul Grieved for Jews Who Sought Salvation thru the Law of Moses

1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.


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4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.


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A. Ignorant of God’s Plan to Make Men Right with Himself

B. Failed to See Moses’ Law Cannot Save But Points to the Need of a Savior

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II. Rom. 10:6-7 Do Not Seek

for a Savior to Come— Christ the Savior Has Already Come! 6 But the righteousness which is of faith

speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)

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II. Rom. 10:6-7 Do Not Seek

for a Savior to Come— Christ the Savior Has Already Come!A. Jews Still Seeking…B. Seeking Light from Muslim Imams, Buddhist Monks, Hermits in HimalayasC. Seeking Messages from the Dead, the StarsD. Searching Dreams, Mysticism, EmotionsE. Experimenting with Drugs

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III. Rom. 10:8 The Message Is Simple So that All May Easily Understand,

Be Saved, & Teach Others. 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

14A. Faith & Confession that Jesus Is Lord

& Savior—not mere faith in faith

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

IV. Rom. 10:9-10 Faith In & Confession of Christ Are Necessary for Salvation— to be Right with God.

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V. Rom. 10:11-13 Jesus Is Lord & Savior for All Men Who Believe in Him.

11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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VI. Rom. 10:13-17 God’s Plan for Saving Man

Is Outlined Step by Step.

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VI. Rom. 10:13-17 God’s Plan for Saving Man Is Outlined Step by Step.

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

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VI. Rom. 10:13-17 God’s Plan for Saving Man Is Outlined Step by Step.

15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

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VI. Rom. 10:13-17 God’s Plan for Saving Man Is Outlined Step by Step. A. The message of salvation SENT

into the world: revealed to the Apostles B. Message must be preached: a PREACHER

proclaims, explains the message C. Men must HEAR: understand the message D. Men must BELIEVE: trust the message

as true E. Men must

CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD: request salvation in the proper way

HOW SINNERS RECEIVE SALVATION:

SENT-PREACH-HEAR-BELIEVE-CALL-SAVED

E. Men must CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD: request salvation in the proper way1. Call: Not mere shouting Invoke, appeal to God =

Meet the terms of the offer

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SENT-PREACH-HEAR-BELIEVE-CALL-SAVED

E. Men must CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD: request salvation in the proper way

2. Not salvation by faith onlyEach step distinct,

plan destroyed if remove oneFaith not same step as “call upon the name”


SENT-PREACH-HEAR-BELIEVE-CALL-SAVEDE. Men must

CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD: request salvation in the proper way

3. Clarify this step: “call upon the name of the Lord”—

what are the terms?

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HOW SINNERS RECEIVE SALVATION:SENT-PREACH-HEAR-BELIEVE-CALL-SAVED

VII. Call Upon the Name of the Lord A. Mk. 16:15-16 The Great Commission

Clarifies. 15 And he said unto them,

Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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VII. Call Upon the Name of the Lord A. Mk. 16:15-16 The Great Commission Clarifies. 1. Message given to Apostles: SENT 2. Necessary to PREACH the message 3. Preach so men of all nations will HEAR 4. Necessary to BELIEVE 5. Necessary to BE BAPTIZED 6. Same teaching as Rom. 10—it is clarified! 7. NOT baby baptism: baby can’t meet terms 8. NOT faith only: there is another step

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B. Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost Clarifies. 1. Vv. 16-21 A new revelation: message SENT

16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:…

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B. Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost Clarifies. 1. Vv. 16-21 A new revelation: message SENT

21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Must “call upon the name of the Lord” (vs. 21)—how?


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HOW SINNERS RECEIVE SALVATION:SENT-PREACH-HEAR-BELIEVE-CALL-SAVEDB. Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost Clarifies.

2. Vv. 14, 22 Apostles PREACH, men HEAR

14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----

22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

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B. Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost Clarifies.3. Vs. 36 Must “know assuredly”—BELIEVE

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

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B. Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost Clarifies.4. Vv. 37-38 “What must we do?”

37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.


Willing to “call,” but what are the terms?Repent & BE BAPTIZED

37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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B. Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost Clarifies. 1. Vv. 16-21 A new revelation: message SENT 2. Vv. 14, 22 Apostles PREACH, men HEAR 3. Vs. 36 Must “know assuredly”—BELIEVE 4. Vv. 37-38 “What must we do?”

Willing to “call,” but what are the terms?Repent & BE BAPTIZED

5. Same teaching as Rom. 10—it is clarified! 6. NOT baby baptism—baby can’t meet terms 7. NOT faith only—there is another step

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C. Acts 8:26-40 Philip’s Preaching Clarifies. 1. Apostles taught Philip (Acts 6:1-7):

message SENT, revealed by God

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C. Acts 8:26-40 Philip’s Preaching Clarifies.2. 8:35 Philip PREACHED

and Ethiopian HEARD

35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

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C. Acts 8:26-40 Philip’s Preaching Clarifies.3. 8:36-37 Ethiopian BELIEVED, openly confessed Jesus is Lord & Savior 36 And as they went on their way,

they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.


C. Acts 8:26-40 Philip’s Preaching Clarifies. 4. 8:38 Ethiopian was BAPTIZED

And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

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C. Acts 8:26-40 Philip’s Preaching Clarifies. 1. Apostles taught Philip (Acts 6:1-7):

message SENT, revealed by God 2. 8:35 Philip PREACHED and Ethiopian

HEARD 3. 8:36-37 Ethiopian BELIEVED,

openly confessed Jesus is Lord & Savior

4. 8:38 Ethiopian was BAPTIZED 5. Same teaching as Rom. 10—it is clarified! 6. NOT baby baptism—baby can’t meet terms 7. NOT faith only—there is another step

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D. The Message Has Been Changed— It Is Very Different Today!

1. Many variations todayBaby baptismFaith onlyBeg, plead for miracle of salvation

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D. The Message Has Been Changed— It Is Very Different Today!

2. Go back to the original Savior:original gospel of Christoriginal baptism of Christoriginal church of Christ!!!

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• ACTS 22:16“And now why tarriest thou?

Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

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