The Doctrine of Salvation John 10:22-29 Plain Speech What Christ Says About Salvation.
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The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
Plain Speech
What Christ Says About Salvation
Plain Speech The Complaint
They want to know, plain and simple, if Jesus is the Messiah
They were looking for a political Messiah Therefore, Jesus had to be careful But Jesus was still forthright Jews were trying to put the blame on Jesus Genesis 2:16,17; 3:12,13; 1 Timothy 2:14 Jeremiah 8:20
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
Plain Speech Christ’s Answer
Jesus responds with “I did tell you” Jesus’ words alone did this –
John 4:42; 4:50; 6:68 Jesus’ works (miracles, signs) confirm this John gives us seven John 20:31 tells us there were many more
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
Plain Speech Do we follow?
If Jesus’ words and works are true, then why would you not truly listen and follow?
If you have already heard Jesus’ voice, then you should be following?
If you are going your own way, what right do you have to think you belong to Him?
If you will not listen to God’s truth, what makes you think you belong to Him?
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
What Christ Says About Salvation The desperate state of the lost – implied
Man has lost spiritual life – “the fall” Man turns from spiritual things unless God
intervenes Man cannot recover this spiritual life unless
God gives His free gift Man will perish without this free gift
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
What Christ Says About Salvation Grace given by God – direct
Christ died for the sheep – v.11 Jesus has given His sheep eternal life – v.28 The sheep are those whom God has given to
Jesus – v.29 Therefore, the origins of our salvation are in
God through His Son Jesus
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
What Christ Says About Salvation Our salvation is the result of an effective
call – direct Jesus’ call to His sheep is so powerful that
they believe and embrace Him – v.27 The mark of Jesus’ sheep is that they hear
and follow Puritans referred to this as the double mark,
one on the ear and one on the foot
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
What Christ Says About Salvation Believers are never lost – direct
No one whom God has called in faith will be lost His sheep will never perish – v.28 No one can snatch them out of God’s hand This is because salvation is God’s action Our responsibility is to believe with the faith
God has given us and then continue to choose to yield to the Spirit that dwells inside us
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29
Application
Do you believe the promise that you are safe in Jesus’ hands and you will never be lost?
Are you able to trust God for this as you have for other truths?
Do you belong to Christ?
The Doctrine of SalvationJohn 10:22-29