Introduction
“All of us have become guilty of sin.”
- Acts 2:22-25, 36-37
- Acts 3:14-15
- Acts 4:11
- Acts 7:51-53
- Acts 26:18
- Isaiah 59:2
- II Thessalonians 1:8-9
- Whoever we are talking to will find out at some point that they are guilty of sin. We are just trying to make sure they find out early enough to do something about it.
- Most people would admin they are not perfect.
- We must have a good attitude when we speak to others. Speak to them in love!
- It may help to use the word “us.”
- Acts 22:4-5, 20; 26:9-11
- I Timothy 1:15 – Paul called himself the “foremost sinner.”
- Ephesians 2:1-3
“Jesus died so we can be forgiven!”
- Ephesians 1:7
- Colossians 1:13-14
- Jesus alone is the savior. Not a church or a pastor. The church doesn’t save – the church is composed of the saved.
| We sinned! | But Christ saves! |
|---|---|
| Acts 2:22-23, 36-37 | Acts 2:38-40 |
| Acts 3:14-15 | Acts 3:19-20 |
| Acts 4:11 | Acts 4:12 |
| Acts 7:51-53 | (killed) |
| Acts 26:18 | Acts 26:19-23 |
- Acts 8:3 – The gospel spread!
- I Corinthians 15:1-4 – This is the basis for our faith.
“We have to follow God’s instructions to receive this gift!”
- II Thessalonians 1:8
- Both of these are true!
- Paul to the Romans
- Romans 1:16 – Gospel!
- Romans 3:24 – Grace!
- Romans 5:1 – Faith!
- Romans 5:9 – Blood!
- Romand 6:3-4 – Baptism!
- Romans 10:9-10 – Believe and confess!
- Useful analogies to salvation:
- What makes a car move? The gas pedal? The engine? All are involved.
- Think about a college scholarship. The money is a gift, but conditions must be met.