[by ron halbrook]

[By Ron Halbrook]

John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

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THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE:SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST

Introduction: 1. God Intelligent, Made Man in His Image—

Man Can Understand God’s Word Gen. 2:16-17 Eve Understood

16 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: 17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

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Gen. 3:1-3 Eve Understood 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.

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Isa. 1:18-20 Israel Understood 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. 19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: 20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

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Eph. 3:3-5 We Can Understand 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

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Introduction: 2. Key to Understand: Determine to Obey

Jn. 7:16-17 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

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Introduction:

3. Not Understand If Wrong Concepts of Bible: Household Ornament—

“The Good Old Book” Magic Charm—

Keep Harm Away Panic Button—

For Sickness, Surgery Comfort at Death—

Read Ps. 23

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3. Not Understand If Wrong Concepts of Bible: Political Handbook—

Jesus Lead a Great War Exalt America—

Wrap Bible in Flag Basis of Diverse Creeds & Churches—

“All Follow the Same Bible” For Licensed “Clergy”—

Not for Common Man Keep Ten Commandments—

Be Saved

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I. The Savior Is Needed!The Sin Problem

II. The Savior Is Coming!Old Testament

III. The Savior Has Come!New Testament

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I. The Savior Is Needed! A. Adam & Eve Sinned, & We Also Sin

(Gen. 3:6-8; Rom. 3:23; 1 Jn. 3:4)

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Gen. 3:6-8

6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

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Gen. 3:6-8

7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. 8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.

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I. The Savior Is Needed! A. Adam & Eve Sinned, & We Also Sin

(Gen. 3:6-8; Rom. 3:23; 1 Jn. 3:4) Rom. 3:23

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

1 Jn. 3:4 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

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I. The Savior Is Needed! B. Sin Is a Choice, Not Inherited (Ezek. 18:20)

Ezek. 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

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I. The Savior Is Needed!C. Sin Breaks Our Fellowship with God—

Man Needs a Savior! (Rom. 6:23)

Rom. 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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II. The Savior Is Coming! A. Bible Message Summarized in Gen. 12:1-3,

Three Promises to Abraham in 1800 B.C.

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A. Bible Message Summarized in Gen. 12:1-3,Three Promises to Abraham in 1800 B.C.

Gen. 12:1-31 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

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Three Promises to Abraham in 1800 B.C. Chosen Land: Canaan Chosen Nation: Israel Seed to Bless Men of All Nations:

CHRIST

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Three Promises to Abraham in 1800 B.C. Plan Unfolded in 3 Periods of History:

Patriarchal Age: Adam to Moses Mosaic Age: Moses to Reign of Christ Gospel Age: Reign of Christ to the End

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1800 B.C.

PROMISE TO ABRAM:

SAVIORGen. 12:3

1400 B.C.LAW OF MOSESEx. 20

A.D. 33

CHRIST Reigns

The Gospel

ACTS 2

PATRIARCHAL AGEAdam to Moses

MOSAIC AGEMoses to Christ

GOSPEL AGEChrist to End

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Patriarchal Age Mosaic Age Gospel AgeAbraham Moses CHRIST

II. The Savior Is Coming! B. Books of Law & History: Genesis - Esther

Gen. : Promises to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob They made many sacrifices & suffered

great trials by faith to fulfill God’s plan

Ur of Chaldees

Haran

Hebron

About 600 miles: 1000 kilometers

About 600 miles:1000 kilometers

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II. The Savior Is Coming! B. Books of Law & History: Genesis – Esther

Ex.-Deut. : 1447 B.C. Moses Led Israel out of Egypt, Gave the Law

Ex. 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments: Israel’s Constitution

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Ex. 20 The Ten Commandments: Israel’s Constitution

1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought

thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee

any graven image… 7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God

in vain… 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

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Ex. 20 The Ten Commandments: Israel’s Constitution

12 Honour thy father and thy mother… 13 Thou shalt not kill.14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.15 Thou shalt not steal.16 Thou shalt not bear false witness

against thy neighbour.17 Thou shalt not covet…

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Ex.-Deut. : 1447 B.C. Moses Led Israel out of Egypt, Gave the Law

Ex. 25 The Pattern of the Tabernacle: Acceptable Worship

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Ex. 25:8-9 The Pattern of the Tabernacle: Follow the Pattern, Do Not Change It!

Ex. 25:8-9

8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. 9 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it.

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1. God Determines Acceptable Worship.2. Worship By Obedient Faith.3. God’s Wisdom & Purpose: Types & Shadows

Ex. 25:8-9

8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. 9 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it.

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God’s Wisdom & Purpose: Types & Shadows Sacrifice: Sin & DeathJerusalem: City of GodPriest: Offer SacrificesTemple: Place of WorshipAltar: Place of Pardon

Incense: Sweet SmellSabbath: Devotion, RestCircumcision: I.D. MarkInstrumental Music: Sound of Worship

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Josh. : Israel Took Promise Land

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Judg.-2 Chron.: God’s Rule thru Judges, Kings

Kings Saul, David, Solomon 930 B.C. Division into Israel & Judah 721 B.C. Israel Fell to Assyria

586 B.C. Judah to Babylon

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Ezra-Neh.: 536 B.C. Jews Return to Land Esther: Some Jews Remain in Persia

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II. The Savior Is Coming! C. Books of Wisdom & Worship:

Job – Song of Solomon Address Daily, Practical Needs

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Job – Song of Solomon Job : Faith in God When Suffer

Beyond Explanation (13:15)

Job. 13:15

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

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Job – Song of Solomon Ps. : Worship, Song, & Prayer (Ps. 100)

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Ps. : Worship, Song, & Prayer (Ps. 100) 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

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Job – Song of Solomon Prov. : Practical Wisdom for All,

Esp. the Young (1:7)

Prov. 1:7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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Job – Song of Solomon Eccl. : Purpose of Life on Earth (12:13)

Eccl. 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

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C. Books of Wisdom & Worship: Job – Song of Solomon

Song of Sol.: Value of Steadfast, Loyal Love (8:7)

Song of Sol. 8:7 Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.

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II. The Savior Is Coming! C. Books of Prophecy: Isaiah – Malachi

Convict of Sin, Promise the Savior

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Precise Prophecies Identify the Savior Isa. 7:14 Born of a Virgin

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

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Precise Prophecies Identify the Savior Isa. 53:4-6 Die for Our Sins

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Isa. 53:4-6 Die for Our Sins 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

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Precise Prophecies Identify the Savior Mic. 5:2 Born in Bethlehem,

From Everlasting

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Mic. 5:2 Born in Bethlehem, From Everlasting But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah,

though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

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III. The Savior Has Come! A. New Testament Message:

The Savior Is Jesus Christ! John 20:30-31

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

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III. The Savior Has Come! B. The Life & Identity of Jesus Christ:

Matthew – John Matt. 1:1 Born of Abraham

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

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Matthew – John Matt. 1:18-25 Born of a Virgin

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Matt. 1:18-25 Born of a Virgin 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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Matt. 1:18-25 Born of a Virgin

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

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Matthew – John Matt. 2:1 Born in Bethlehem

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king,…

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Matthew – John Matt. 16:16-18 Son of God,

Build His Church

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Matt. 16:16-18 Son of God, Build His Church

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

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Matthew – John Matt. 26:26-28 Offered His Life

As a Sacrifice for Our Sins

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Matt. 26:26-28 Offered His Life As a Sacrifice for Our Sins

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

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Matthew – John Matt. 28:18-20 Good News to Men

of All Nations

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Matt. 28:18-20 Good News to Men of All Nations

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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III. The Savior Has Come! C. The Spread of the Gospel: Acts

Acts 1:8 Gospel to Spread to All Nations

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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1800 B.C.

PROMISE TO ABRAM:

SAVIORGen. 12:3


A.D. 33

CHRIST Reigns

The Gospel

ACTS 2




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III. The Savior Has Come! D. How to Live as Christians:

Romans – Revelation 1 Tim. 3:14-15 Pattern for Local Church

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1 Tim. 3:14-15 The Pattern of the Local Church: Follow the Pattern, Do Not Change It! 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

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1. God Determines Acceptable Organization, Work, & Worship.

2. Worship & Serve By Obedient Faith.3. God’s Wisdom: The Pattern Fulfills

the Divine Purpose.

1 Tim. 3:14-15

14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

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1 Tim. 3:14-15 The Pattern of the Local Church: Follow the Pattern, Do Not Change It!

3. God’s Wisdom: The Pattern Fulfills the Divine Purpose.

Organization: Elders, Deacons, Evangelists, Teachers, All Saints

Work: Evangelism, Worship-Edification, Benevolence

Worship: Lord’s Supper, Give, Sing, Pray, Teach

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III. The Savior Has Come! D. How to Live as Christians:

Romans – Revelation 1 Pet. 3:8-13 Proper Attitudes & Actions

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1 Pet. 3:8-13 Proper Attitudes & Actions 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

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1 Pet. 3:8-13 Proper Attitudes & Actions

11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace,and ensue it.12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord isagainst them that do evil. 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

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1800 B.C.

PROMISE TO ABRAM:

SAVIORGen. 12:3


A.D. 33

CHRIST Reigns

The Gospel

ACTS 2




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Conclusion: 1. How Receive Salvation in Christ? Mk. 16:15-16

Not Baptism Only—Faith First! Not Faith Only—Obedient Faith, Baptism!

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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Conclusion: 2. How Restored If Fall Back into Sin? Ja. 5:16

Confess you faults one to another, and pray for one another...

[by ron halbrook]

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