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Acts 8:25-39 The Road From Confusion to Rejoicing-II 10~/18~/98
ABCC
I. Review 642
q There is joy in heaven when just one sinner repents & is brought to saving faith in Jesus (Lk.
15:7,10).
Therefore, there certainly ought to joy on earth…
q We began to examine the salvation of a sinner last week: the believer’s need for discernment in the gospel work (v.
25), readiness for God to change plans (v.
26), removing prejudices & overcoming fear (v.
27), the gospel must be shared from the Scriptures (v.
35); unbelievers should worship with believers & privately read bible (v.
27-28)
q Questions: Why is this man being saved?
Why is he interested in the Scriptures at all?
Why is he reading this passage & at this time?
Why is he confused?
Why is Philip here?
How did he arrive at just the right time?
How do Philip know what to do & say?
II.
The Sovereignty of God
A. All history is God’s history – every significant~/insignificant event is under God’s control (Eccl.
3:1; Matt.
10:28-30; Is. 46:9-10)
B. The history of man is actually the history of redemption – from Adam to the end of the age!
C. God must rule~/overrule for any sinner to be saved (Matt.
19:25-26; Gen. 3:15;
D. God never leaves the saving of a sinner to chance (Jn.
18:9; Ac. 13:48; Rom.
8:28-30; 1Co.
1:26-31)
Direct divine intervention is the exception, God’s providential rule thru circumstances is the norm (Rom.
8:28).
Salvation is carried out with precision, accuracy, detail & thoroughness by God.
He does not handle the eternal destiny of a soul carelessly…Therefore, God takes care of all the details that are outside of man’s control.
¨ God always takes the initiative with the sinner– Adam, Abraham, David, Matthew, John, Andrew, Paul, Lydia..
The Road from Confusion to Rejoicing-II, pg. 2
¨ God must prepare the sinner’s heart for the gospel (Rom.
8:27; Ac. 16:14) – this is why he’s interested
¨ God controls the circumstances in which the gospel will be heard (location, pressures, nature…)
¨ God controls the people involved – direct divine intervention or providence
III.
The Responsibility of Man
A. The sinner must respond to the truth as it is revealed (Rom.
1:18; 2Th.
2:10; Eph.
1:13)
¨ The truth about yourself – you are a sinner; attending church gatherings won’t remove the guilt; making good grades, good education, marriage, job…doesn’t change the FACTS…Rom.
3:23; 6:23; 10:9-10
¨ The truth about God – He is holy, righteous, good & demands perfection; He is merciful, gracious & compassionate & God has made the perfect~/only way for the sinner to be forgiven.
God took no chances with redemption…He sent His Beloved Son to take the punishment…The eunuch~/you must respond to this truth!
B. The sinner must obey the clear commands of Scripture (Rom.
6:17)
IV.
The Resulting Joy and Rejoicing
Joy and rejoicing are associated with obedience (v.
39; Gen. 4:6-7; Phlp.
2:12-13; 4:4; Jn. 15:8-11) - Joy & rejoicing on earth & in heaven
What is the basis of your joy & rejoicing?
What holds you steady in this life of uncertainty?
Is your soul anchored in the Lord?
Do you find security, joy & rejoicing in the fact that God is in control?
Does your soul rejoice when you think about your response to the truth about yourself~/God? What’s going on inside you right now…
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