The Benefits

of

Salvation

WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM!A new way of life for covenant people.

“Except a man be born again, . . .Except ye . . . become as little children

ye shall not enter into the kingdom.” John 3:3; Matthew 18:3

• Remission of sinsActs 2:38; Romans 3:25; I John 1:9

• Sons of God; joint-heirswith ChristJohn 1:12; 14:13; I John 3:1-2; Romans 8:14-17

• RighteousnessRomans 3:22; 5:18-19; 8:10; Hebrews 4:16

• Eternal LifeJohn 5:24; 6:40-58; I John 5:13

• New CreationII Corinthians 5:17; II Peter 1:4; Romans 5:17

• Lordship of ChristRomans 10:9; Matthew 6:25-34; Luke 11:9; John 15:7

•Love God and obey His lawsJohn 14:23; 15:10; Exodus 20:6; Romans 6:16-17

•Submission to God’s willand human authorityMatthew 7:21; John 5:30; 8:28-29; Hebrews 13:17

•Continue spiritualdevelopmentJohn 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; James 1:22-25

•Continue Jesus’ missionMark 16:15; Matthew 10:1, 8; Luke 10:19; John 14:12

•Prepare for future position

Matthew 13:43; Luke 19:17; Revelation 20:6

CHART 1LESSON 9

Privileges:

Responsibilities:

CAUTIONDO NOT STOP

HERE!

CHRIST MAKES A NEW COVENANT. . .IN BLOODMatthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-20

Ancient bloodcovenants

Abraham’sCovenant

Circumcision

The Passoverlamb

Blood covenant

for sin

Symbols of ournew covenant

“This is my blood of the new testament . . . for the remission of sins.”Matthew 26:28

Looking backward Looking forward

“Ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” I Corinthians 11:23-34LESSON 7 CHART 2

Psalm 116:12-14

12.What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

13. I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

14. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

Psalm 103:1-6

1. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

3. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

4. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5. Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

Psalm 68:19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with

benefits, even the God of our salvation.

The Ultimate Benefit – Eternal Life