1 appointments acts 13:44-49. 2 acts 13:44-49 - nkjv 44 on the next sabbath almost the whole city...

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AppointmentsAppointments

Acts 13:44-49

Acts 13:44-49

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Acts 13:44-49 - NKJVActs 13:44-49 - NKJV44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came

together to hear the word of God.45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were

filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul.

46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.

47 "For so the Lord has commanded us: 'I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.'"

48 Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.

49 And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region.

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AppointmentsAppointments• To Eternal Life - Acts 13:44-49

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““Appointed to Eternal Life”Appointed to Eternal Life” Acts 13:48Acts 13:48

• tasso:tasso: “1) to “1) to put in orderput in order, to station; , to station; 1a) to place in a certain order, 1a) to place in a certain order, to to arrangearrange, to assign a place, to , to assign a place, to appoint”; “a military term appoint”; “a military term toto place place in orderly arrangementin orderly arrangement” ” (Robertson)(Robertson)

• To ordain – (Strong)To ordain – (Strong)• cf. cf. Acts 15:2; 28:23Acts 15:2; 28:23

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God has Arranged Salvation God has Arranged Salvation in Christ in Christ - Ephesians 1:3-13- Ephesians 1:3-13

• Freedom of choiceFreedom of choice– Genesis 2:16-17; cf. Luke 10:42Genesis 2:16-17; cf. Luke 10:42

• God is not a respecter of personsGod is not a respecter of persons– Romans 2:11;1 Peter 1:17Romans 2:11;1 Peter 1:17

• His blessings are conditionalHis blessings are conditional– Psalms 138:6; Proverbs 3:31-34Psalms 138:6; Proverbs 3:31-34

• Fear Him & work righteousnessFear Him & work righteousness– Acts 10:34-35Acts 10:34-35

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• Salvation is not wholly dependent Salvation is not wholly dependent on God:on God:– The The originorigin of salvation is completely of salvation is completely

dependent on Goddependent on God• Ephesians 2:4-9; Titus 3:5Ephesians 2:4-9; Titus 3:5

– The The receptionreception of salvation is of salvation is dependent on mandependent on man• Ephesians 2:8; Acts 2:36-41Ephesians 2:8; Acts 2:36-41

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• The Condition: The Condition: FAITHFAITH– Acts 13:38-39, 44-49: Acts 13:38-39, 44-49: Everyone who Everyone who

believes…word of God…persuaded believes…word of God…persuaded (believed it)…were glad (saved)(believed it)…were glad (saved)

– Acts 16:30-34: Acts 16:30-34: “What must I do?”“What must I do?” “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ…”“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ…”• Spoke the word of the Lord to himSpoke the word of the Lord to him• Jailer washed their stripesJailer washed their stripes• Immediately baptizedImmediately baptized• Rejoiced, Rejoiced, having believedhaving believed in Godin God

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God has Arranged Salvation God has Arranged Salvation in Christ in Christ - Ephesians1:3-13- Ephesians1:3-13

• The Class: The Class: IN CHRIST IN CHRIST (Eph. 1:3-13):(Eph. 1:3-13):• All spiritual blessings - All spiritual blessings - 1:31:3• He chose us in Him - He chose us in Him - 1:41:4• Adopted as sons of God - Adopted as sons of God - 1:51:5• Redemption through His blood - Redemption through His blood - 1:71:7• An inheritance - An inheritance - 1:11-131:11-13

– Galatians 3:26-27Galatians 3:26-27• Sons through Sons through faithfaith in Christin Christ Jesus Jesus• Baptized Baptized intointo Christ…put on Christ Christ…put on Christ

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Appointed…Appointed…• To Eternal Life - Acts 13:44-49• To Die - Hebrews 9:27

27 And as it is appointed unto men to die, but after this the judgment:

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Hebrews 9:27

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Appointed to Die Appointed to Die Hebrews 9:27Hebrews 9:27

• apokeimai:apokeimai: “1) to be laid away, laid “1) to be laid away, laid by, reserved; 2) by, reserved; 2) reserved for onereserved for one, , awaiting him”awaiting him”– Take care of spiritual healthTake care of spiritual health

• 1 Timothy 4:6-11 (1 Cor. 9:26-27; 2 Cor. 1 Timothy 4:6-11 (1 Cor. 9:26-27; 2 Cor. 4:16-5:1)4:16-5:1)

– Use your time Use your time nownow to do God’s will to do God’s will• Jas. 4:13-17; Eph. 5:16; Rom. 13:11Jas. 4:13-17; Eph. 5:16; Rom. 13:11

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Appointed…Appointed…• To Eternal Life - Acts 13:44-49• To Die - Hebrews 9:27• To Be Judged - Acts 17:30-31

30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead

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Acts 17:30-31

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Day of Judgment Appointed Day of Judgment Appointed Acts 17:30-31 (1 Ths. 5:9)Acts 17:30-31 (1 Ths. 5:9)

• histemi:histemi: “to cause or make to stand, “to cause or make to stand, to place, put, set…to make firm, fix to place, put, set…to make firm, fix establish…to establish…to establishestablish a thing, cause a thing, cause it to stand…it to stand…to uphold or sustain the to uphold or sustain the authority or force of anythingauthority or force of anything”” – The Day of Judgment is set by The Day of Judgment is set by

the authority of God!the authority of God!

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• Judged in righteousnessJudged in righteousness• Acts 17:31; Romans 2:5-6Acts 17:31; Romans 2:5-6

– The righteous standard of truthThe righteous standard of truth• Rom. 2:2; Rev. 20:12 (2 Tim. 3:16-17)Rom. 2:2; Rev. 20:12 (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

– Do not reject the words of JesusDo not reject the words of Jesus• John 12:48 (5:28-29)John 12:48 (5:28-29)

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• Each person will be judged:Each person will be judged:– Known by God - Known by God - Hebrews 4:13Hebrews 4:13– Stand before God - Stand before God - 2 Corinthians 5:102 Corinthians 5:10– Accountable to God - Accountable to God - Hebrews 4:13; Hebrews 4:13;

1 Peter 1:15-17 1 Peter 1:15-17– Answer to God - Answer to God - Romans 14:12Romans 14:12

• Where will the ungodly appear? Where will the ungodly appear? 1 Peter 4:17-191 Peter 4:17-19

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AppointmentsAppointments• Hope is Hope is laid uplaid up in heaven - in heaven - Col. 1:5Col. 1:5

– Inheritance reserved - Inheritance reserved - 1 Peter 1:41 Peter 1:4– A living hope - A living hope - 1 Peter 1:31 Peter 1:3– Secured by God in Christ Secured by God in Christ

• Hebrews 6:13, 18-20Hebrews 6:13, 18-20• Crown of righteousness is Crown of righteousness is laid uplaid up

– 2 Timothy 4:82 Timothy 4:8

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AppointmentsAppointments• To Eternal Life• To Die• To Be Judged

Amos 4:11-1311 “I overthrew some of you, As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, And you were like a firebrand plucked from the burning; Yet you have not returned to Me,” Says the LORD.12 :Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!”13 For behold, He who forms mountains, And creates the wind, Who declares to man what his thought is, And makes the morning darkness, Who treads the high places of the earth-The LORD God of hosts is His name. - NKJV

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Amos 4:11-1311 “I overthrew some of you, As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, And you were like a firebrand plucked from the burning; Yet you have not returned to Me,” Says the LORD.12 :Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!”13 For behold, He who forms mountains, And creates the wind, Who declares to man what his thought is, And makes the morning darkness, Who treads the high places of the earth-The LORD God of hosts is His name. - NKJV

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