Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and Be Saved
I. Persuasion:
o John 3:16, eternal life. To believe is to be fully persuaded that Jesus is God and that He died for you and arose from the dead.
o Acts 26:1-29, Paul’s Defense before Agrippa.
o Acts 4:12: We are saved by grace and through faith and trust in Jesus Christ. There is no other way to Heaven but through Jesus Christ. There are only two places in eternity: Heaven and Hell.
o Luke 16:19-31: The Rich Man and Lazarus.
II. Promises for the Christian:
o Hebrews 11. The Triumphs of Faith. Hebrews 11, 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
o Joshua 23: Joshua’s Farewell Address. God’s promises never fail. God does not lie. Joshua 23, 8 But you are to cling to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.
o Acts 7:6-7: God’s timing is not our timing. Tribulation brings about perseverance. Romans 5, 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance.
o John 14:16-17: Role of the Spirit.
o Acts 2:37-39: To be saved, you must be called. Acts 2, 37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
o II Peter 3:10-13: A New Heaven and Earth.
o Hebrews 13:5: Hebrews 13, 5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU.”
o James 1:12: Testing Your Faith. James 1, 12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
o Philippians 4: God’s Provisions. Philippians 4, 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
o Hebrews 12:1-3: Jesus, the Example.
o II Timothy 4:8: Have loved His appearing. II Timothy 4, 8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.