Ever Full of Sap Part 4 The gospel and salvation (Relationship & Fellowship)
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1. Question: How do we maintain our salvation? (Which stores potential energy or sap)
2. It takes labor to take care of our salvation. (Maintenance is required)
Romans 1:16 (Sap)
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation #4991 to every one who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” RSV
3. Both the gospel and salvation have many facets. (Sap)
4. There are many facets to salvation, which stores potential energy. (Sap)
5. These facets of salvation need to be applied to produce movement or change.
6. Facets of "Salvation": (Drips of sap) NT: 4991: Safety, deliverance, preservation from danger or destruction, welfare, prosperity. In the OT, salvation can mean deliverance from present danger or trouble, or more especially, from defeat in battle.
7. God is our salvation because of the redemptive work of Christ. (The cross)
Isaiah 12:2 (Sap)
“Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and song; yes, He has become my salvation.” AMP
8. In salvation, a transfer has taken place.
9. What is rabbit foot faith?
10. There is a difference between Fellowship and Relationship.
You know how our relationship with God is like the root of a tree? Well, the cool part is that fellowship is the fruit! It's all about staying connected with Jesus as His children. When we do that, it helps us move forward and be more effective in life. So let's keep nurturing that bond and watch the awesome things that grow from it!
Acts 2:42 (KJV)
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship (G2842), and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Fellowship: Koinonia is an ancient Greek word (κοινων?α) that translates to fellowship, association, communion, communication, distribution, joint participation, or partnership.
Listen closely to the teaching.
Keep in mind that diamonds have many facets!
Thank the heavenly Father for the redemptive work of Christ!!
Click here. Essence of Fellowship and Relationship in Spiritual Growth (PDF)
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