Introduction
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
- 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