SALVATION

You need to be saved

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr.

 

 

• Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”

  Adam Clarke’s Commentary, Abingdon Publishing, Nashville, TN.

  “All have sinned. Consequently all are equally helpless & guilty. God is no respecter of persons. All humans are equal. No one preferred over another. Therefore, God’s endless mercy has embraced all.”

• Hebrews 9:27 “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this is judgment.”

  Death in this world is not the end. There is an “after this”.

  Judgement = There will be a judgment day. All sins will be confronted and judged by Jesus. But, through Jesus Christ we believers will be forgiven.

• John 3:3 “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

  Clarke

  “Every man must have two births. One from heaven, one from earth. One for his soul, the other for his body. Just like when you are born into the world you see the light of this world, you need to be born again to see the light of heaven, or right and wrong. Without being born again, you can never see heaven. Heaven is a place of holiness, and nothing but what is like itself can ever enter into it.”

• Ecclesiastes 7:20 “There is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.”

  Clarke

  “There are no just men on the earth. So we should all continually watch and pray, and depend upon the Lord for his guidance, leadership and grace.”

• Isaiah 53:6 “All we like sheep have gone astray: we have turned every one to his own way.”
  

  ---

  YOU CANNOT SAVE YOURSELF
• Proverbs 14: “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”

  We, mortal men and women, can not know God’s mind or plan. We, can not save ourselves. If we do not have the atoning blood of Jesus Christ in our blood, we will die.

• Titus 3:5 “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.”

  Clarke

  “Not by works of righteousness = Jesus died for us as sinners, not people doing righteous acts. Murderers, disobedience, foolishness, deceivers. They have no righteousness to deserve his saving grace, but through Jesus, God allows us to enter his kingdom. They are saved by mercy.”

• Ephesians 2:8-9 “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the
  gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.”

  Clark

  “The original greek text also stated that … faith…. is the gift of God.
  God by his mercy, gives you the power to believe. When man chooses to accept God, man glorifies God. God never believes for any man, no more than he repents for him. That is something he gives us power to do, but we must do it ourselves.”

• James 2:10 “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”

  Clarke

  “The truth is, any sin against God is punishable by death. For if God
  should be obeyed in any one instance, he should be obeyed in all. His
  authority and reason for obedience are the same in every case:

  • World is and was in a ruinous, condemned state. Man has no power to save himself.
  • Through God’s love, he provided the ultimate sacrifice.
  • Jesus was the only answer.
  • Sin must be an indescribable evil when God himself died to make
    atonement for our sins.
  • No man is saved by this act unless you choose to believe and thus give God the glory and credit for your salvation. When you do, you are exempted from eternal perdition and you may have everlasting life in glory.”

  ---

  GOD HAS PROVIDED FOR YOUR SALVATION
• John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
• 1 Peter 3:18 “Christ hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God.”
• 11 Corinthians 5:12 “For He (God) hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
  

  ---

  EVERYONE CAN BE SAVEDBelieve
• Acts 16:31 “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”

 

REPENT

 

• Acts 17:30 “In the past God overlookes such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.”

CONFESS YOUR SINS TO GOD

• 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just forgive us our sins, and to
  cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

 

RECEIVE

 

Who is good?

• • Romans 3:10 “As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one.”

Who has sinned?

• • Romans 3:23-24 “For all have sinned, and come short of the Glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ.“

Where sin came from?

• • Romans 5:12 “Wherefore,
    as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and; so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”

God’s price on sin.

• • Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
  • Romans 8:13 “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die, but if ye through the spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.”

Our way out!

• • Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
  • Romans 10:9,10 “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.”
  • Romans 10:11-13 For the scriptures says, “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed. For there is no distinction between Jew or Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call upon him. For whosoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 “For whosoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.”

 

THE ROMAN ROAD

 

Comments: The book of Romans is an outstanding testament on the path to salvation. The “Roman Road” has been used for generations by all denominations as a pathway to Jesus, our Savior.

Power in God’s Spoken Words
A bible study by Adam Osborne, JR and
Rev. Adam Osborne, DD
19 January, 2004

Adam’s comments…. Have you ever heard a preacher in the pulpit and you can’t believe just how good that preacher’s sermon is! Week after week that same preacher continues to captivate his congregation in one great sermon after another. Or have you ever been in a Sunday school class and your quiet, humble deacon or usher leads you in one of the best Sunday school lessons that you have ever heard? Don’t you just live for weeks like that? Doesn’t your heart just cry out for joy when you see the unbeliever walk up the aisle and surrenders to God’s calling through those people whom God has empowered to preach and teach His holy word! God gives us all talents and gifts. But to some, he has empowered with the gifts of preaching and teaching. The Holy Spirit gives them their words, their sermons, and their weekly bible studies..

Acts 1:8 (KJV) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Luke 21:14-15 (KJV) Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Settle therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

John 14:26 (KJV) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Acts 6:10 (KJV) And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

Jer 1:9 (KJV) Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Settle therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

Ex 4:12 (KJV) Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.

Mark 13:10-11 (KJV) And the gospel must first be published among all nations. Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.

Luke 12:11-12 (KJV) And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

1 Peter 1:12 (NIV) 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

2 Sam 23:2-3 (NIV) 2 “The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. 3 The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God,

Acts 2:4 (NIV) All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

John 12:48-49 (NIV) 48 There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day. 49 For I did not speak of my own accord, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and how to say it.

John 14:10 (KJV) Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.

John 16:13 (KJV) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Last edited, 11.22.2009

Our Church Needs To Praise God

A reprinted sermon preached by

Dr. Greg R. Wrigley

Orange Avenue Baptist Church

Acts 2: 47 Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. 1. The WHYS to praise God:

• Psalms 21:13 Be Thou exalted, O Lord, in Thy strength; We will sing and praise Thy Power.
• Psalms 150 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to his excellent greatness. Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. Praise Him with timbrel (tambourine) and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe.

2. The WAYS to praise God:

• Psalms 66:2,8 Sing the glory of His name, make His praise glorious. Say to God, “How awesome are thy works! Because of the greatness of Thy power Thine enemies will give feigned obedience to Thee. “All the earth will worship Thee, And will sing praises to Thee. They will sing praises to Thy Name.” Come and see the works of God, who is awesome in His deeds towards the sons of men. He turned the sea into dry land; They passed through the river on foot; There let us rejoice in Him! He rules by His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Bless our God, O peoples, and sound His praise abroad.
• Psalms 98:4 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.
• Psalms 145:21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord; And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.
• Acts 3:8-9 And with a leap, he stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God.
• Ephesians 1:12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.

Contact Adam Osborne, Jr.

Rewards in Heaven

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr.

reward: Misthos: wages, hire, reward to be received hereafter.

1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Every man’s work shall be made manifest; for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall test every man’s work of what sort it is. (14) If any man’s work abide which he hath built upon it, he shall receive a reward. (15) If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet as by fire.

New Scofield Reference Edition Bible, 1967.

“God in the New Testament Scriptures, offers to the lost, salvation; and for the faithful service of the saved, He offers rewards. The passages are easily distinguished by remembering that salvation is invariably spoken of as a free gift (e.g. John 4:10; Rom 6:23; Eph 2:8-9), whereas rewards are earned by works (Mt 10:42; Lk 19:17; 1 Cor 9:24-25; 2 Tim 4:7-8; Rev 2:10; 22:12). A further distinction is that salvation is a present possession (Lk 7:50; Jn 3:36; 5:24; 6:47), whereas rewards are a future attainment, to be given at the rapture (2 Tim 4:8; Rev 22:12).”

Hebrew Greek Key Study Bible, Spiros Zodhiates, 1988.

“1 Corinthians 3:15 A Christian may suffer the loss of worthless works and character, but not his life. It is like one who escapes from a burning building; he has suffered a loss, but he is still alive. So Paul is teaching that there will be a judgment for Christians, but it is not a judgment that consigns people to hell.”

Matthew Henry’s Commentary,1991

“And such a builder shall not, cannot fail of a reward. He will have praise and honour in that day, and eternal recompense after it. Note, Fidelity in the ministers of Christ will meet with a full and ample reward in a future life. Those who spread true and pure religion in all branches of it, and whose work will abide in the great day, shall receive a reward.”

Mt 10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no way lose his reward.

Mt 16:27 (Jesus speaking) For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Matthew Henry’s Commentary, 1991.

“Observe, First, Jesus Christ will come as a Judge, to dispense rewards and punishments,…. Secondly, Men will then be rewarded, not according to their gains in this world, but according to their works, according to what they were and did. Thirdly, The best preparative for that day is to deny ourselves, and take up our cross, and follow Christ. Fourthly, The rewarding of men according to their works is deferred till that day.”

Mat 25:21 (Jesus speaking) His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

Matthew Henry’s Commentary, 1991

“He rewards them. The faithful servants of Christ shall not be put off with bare commendation; no, all their work and labour of love shall be rewarded….Christ has honour in store for those that honour him – a crown (2 Tim 4:8), a thrown (Rev 3:21), a kingdom, (Mt 25:34).

Lk 19:17 (Jesus telling a parable) And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over 10 cities.

1 Cor 9:24-25 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. (25) And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

2 Tim 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (8) Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Rev 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Rev 22:12 (Jesus speaking) And, behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

MUSIC/VIDEOS/TV

A Bible Study for the youth by Adam Osborne, Jr.

Adam’s Comments:

Today’s youth frequently aren’t taught what is biblically correct or incorrect. They often are just placed in front of a TV or given whatever music they ask for so that the parent’s have “free time” to go and do whatever that pleases them. TV and Music have been incorporated into “babysitters” for today’s youth. Consequently, various un-churched people or groups have become the youth’s role models. They are taught what to think and how to handle love/sex/relationships through music and television.

---

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (2) and be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

Colossians 3:8 But now also put these things out of your life; sexual sinning, doing evil, letting evil thoughts control you, wanting things that are evil, and greed.

Romans 6:12 So, do not let sin control your life here on the earth so that you do what your sinful self wants to do. Offer the parts of your body to God to be used in doing good.

1 Corin 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain

Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

1 Thess 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Psalms 100:2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing

Psalms 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

Galations 5:16 So I tell you: live by following the Spirit. Then you will not do what your sinful selves want.

1 Corinthians 10:31-32 The answer is, if you eat or drink, or if you do anything, do it all for the glory of God. Never do anything that might hurt others.

Romans 1:24-32 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: (25) Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. (26) For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: (27) And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. (28) And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; (29) Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, (30) Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, (31) Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: (32) Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Romans 8:13 If you use your lives to do the wrong things your sinful selves want, you will die spiritually.

Titus 3:12 It teaches us not to live against God nor do the evil things the world wants us to do. Instead, grace teaches us to live now in a wise and right way and in a way that shows we serve God.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

Colossians 3:16 Let the work of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

---

Contact Adam Osborne