““Things That Things That Accompany Accompany Salvation”Salvation”

Hebrews 6:9Hebrews 6:9

Better Things…Better Things… Better spokesman. Hebrews 1:1-2Better spokesman. Hebrews 1:1-2 Better mediator. Hebrews 3:1-6Better mediator. Hebrews 3:1-6 Better hope. Hebrews 7:19Better hope. Hebrews 7:19 Better High Priest. Hebrews 7Better High Priest. Hebrews 7 Better ministry. Hebrews 8:1-5Better ministry. Hebrews 8:1-5

Better Things…Better Things… Better covenant. Hebrews 8:6Better covenant. Hebrews 8:6 Better promise. Hebrews 8:6Better promise. Hebrews 8:6 Better sacrifices. Hebrews 9:23; 11-Better sacrifices. Hebrews 9:23; 11-

1414 Blood speaks better things. Blood speaks better things.

Hebrews 12:24Hebrews 12:24 Better country. Hebrews 10:34; Better country. Hebrews 10:34;

11:1611:16

Grounds Of His Grounds Of His ExpectationExpectation

In the case of physical Israel. Isaiah In the case of physical Israel. Isaiah 5:1-2, He had planted a vineyard: 5:1-2, He had planted a vineyard:

In a fruitful hill, gathered out In a fruitful hill, gathered out stones, planted with choicest vine, stones, planted with choicest vine, built a tower and a winepress.built a tower and a winepress.

Naturally looked for fruit.Naturally looked for fruit. But they brought forth wild But they brought forth wild

grapes … result Isaiah 5:2-6grapes … result Isaiah 5:2-6

Grounds Of His Grounds Of His ExpectationExpectation

In the case of spiritual Israel. Isaiah 5:2-6In the case of spiritual Israel. Isaiah 5:2-6a.a.We have been washed. 1 John 1:7; Titus 3:4-5; 1 We have been washed. 1 John 1:7; Titus 3:4-5; 1

Corinthians 6:9ff; 2 Corinthians 5:17Corinthians 6:9ff; 2 Corinthians 5:17b.b.Raised to walk a new life. Romans 6:4Raised to walk a new life. Romans 6:4c.c.Have put off things that hinder. Colossians 3:8-9; 1 Have put off things that hinder. Colossians 3:8-9; 1

Peter 2:1Peter 2:1d.d.Have put on things that help. Colossians 3:10-12Have put on things that help. Colossians 3:10-12e.e.Have His word as our infallible guide. Psalms Have His word as our infallible guide. Psalms

119:105119:105f.f. We have ready access to God’s throne. Hebrews We have ready access to God’s throne. Hebrews

4:14-164:14-16g.g.Therefore, we have great responsibility. Luke 12:47-Therefore, we have great responsibility. Luke 12:47-

48; cf. Romans 1:14-1648; cf. Romans 1:14-16

We Have Become A We Have Become A ChristianChristian

Acts 11:26 A disciple.Acts 11:26 A disciple. Acts 26:28 A persuaded person.Acts 26:28 A persuaded person. 1 Peter 4:16 One willing to suffer to 1 Peter 4:16 One willing to suffer to

glorify Christglorify Christ

Things Expected Are Better Things Expected Are Better Than Things Expected Of:Than Things Expected Of:

1.1. Heathen who know not the Heathen who know not the truth.truth.

2.2. Those who make no profession Those who make no profession … walk in darkness. 1 Thessalonians … walk in darkness. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-54:1-5

3.3. Sinners, who are in open Sinners, who are in open rebellion.rebellion.

Some Things That Some Things That “Accompany Salvation.”“Accompany Salvation.”

Supreme faith in God … do what God saysSupreme faith in God … do what God says: : cf. Hebrews 11cf. Hebrews 11

a.a. Nadab and Abihu did not. Leviticus 10:1-Nadab and Abihu did not. Leviticus 10:1-22

b.b. For a time Moses failed. Numbers 20:8-For a time Moses failed. Numbers 20:8-12.12.Note the punishment imposed upon Moses.Note the punishment imposed upon Moses.Numbers 20:12; Deuteronomy 34:1-5Numbers 20:12; Deuteronomy 34:1-5

c.c. Uzziah. 2Uzziah. 2 Chronicles Chronicles 26:16-19 26:16-19d.d. All show a lack of faith. All show a lack of faith.

Some Things That Some Things That “Accompany Salvation.”“Accompany Salvation.”

A Christ-like spiritA Christ-like spirit..a.a. Humility. Philippians 2:5-9; 1 Humility. Philippians 2:5-9; 1

Peter 5:5-6Peter 5:5-6b.b. Forgiving. Luke 23:34; Forgiving. Luke 23:34;

Matthew 18:35; Ephesians 4:32Matthew 18:35; Ephesians 4:32c.c. Loving. John 13:34; John 15:13Loving. John 13:34; John 15:13

Some Things That Some Things That “Accompany Salvation.”“Accompany Salvation.”

Delight in the ordinances of ChristDelight in the ordinances of Christ. . Psalms 40:8Psalms 40:8a.a. To attend all services.To attend all services.

Psalms 122:1; Hebrews 10:25Psalms 122:1; Hebrews 10:25b.b. To observe the Lord’s Supper To observe the Lord’s Supper regularly. regularly.

1 Corinthians 11:23-301 Corinthians 11:23-30

Some Things That Some Things That “Accompany Salvation.”“Accompany Salvation.”

Good worksGood works. 1 Corinthians 15:58; James 1:22-25. 1 Corinthians 15:58; James 1:22-25a.a. Faith without works is dead. James 2:14-26Faith without works is dead. James 2:14-26b.b. Lead others to Christ. John 1:41; 4:29Lead others to Christ. John 1:41; 4:29c.c. Sowing the seed of the kingdom.Sowing the seed of the kingdom.

Matthew 13:3-9Matthew 13:3-9d.d. Help bear the burdens of others. Galatians Help bear the burdens of others. Galatians

6:26:2e.e. Prove our own good works. Galatians 6:4Prove our own good works. Galatians 6:4f.f. Not be weary in well doing. Galatians 6:9Not be weary in well doing. Galatians 6:9

Some Things That Some Things That “Accompany Salvation.”“Accompany Salvation.”

UnselfishnessUnselfishness. Selfishness is NOT . Selfishness is NOT Christ-like.Christ-like.

a.a. Involved in the first murder. Involved in the first murder. Genesis 4Genesis 4

b.b. Leads to neglect of duty.Leads to neglect of duty.Luke 10:31ff; Matthew 25:31ffLuke 10:31ff; Matthew 25:31ff

c.c. Causes many to rob God of both Causes many to rob God of both time and time and money. Malachi 3:8money. Malachi 3:8

Some Things That Some Things That “Accompany Salvation.”“Accompany Salvation.”

ContentmentContentment. 1 Timothy 6:6-10; . 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Philippians 4:11; Philippians 4:11; 2 Timothy 4:6-82 Timothy 4:6-8

Brotherly loveBrotherly love. Hebrews 13:1; 1 John . Hebrews 13:1; 1 John 4:20-21; 4:20-21; Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20

ConclusionConclusionThink!!! Is God pleased or Think!!! Is God pleased or

disappointed with you and your disappointed with you and your work?work?