Introduction

  • II Timothy 1:9

The experience of salvation

  • Those who are in Christ are saved
  • But this is not just a future prize
    • Ephesians 1:3
    • Luke 19:9
    • Jude 1:3 – “the salvation we share”
  • Our relationship with God in Christ
    • John 17:23
    • Colossians 1:27
    • I John 4:15-16
  • We should relish and enjoy it
    • Acts 8:39 – “went on his way rejoicing”
    • I Peter 1:8-9
  • We should practice it
    • Colossians 2:6-7
    • I John 1:6-7, 9
    • Hebrews 5:8-9 – those who are actively obeying
    • Philippians 2:12-13

What is heaven?

  • Being with God, Revelation 21:3
  • Praising Him together, Revelation 7:10
  • Rejoicing together, Revelation 19:7
  • Serving Him, Revelation 22:3
  • Living without sin, Revelation 21:27
  • Living without fear, Revelation 21:4

Conclusion

  • Salvation is our present reality
  • Not just the knowledge that we are saved, but the experience of it
  • By living the grace, love, goodness, knowledge and truth of Christ