Such As I HaveIntroduction:
1. Acts 3:1-9
2. In this lesson, we are focusing on the words "...such as I have...."
3. There are things God's people have which the world does not.
4. Let's take a look at some of them.
I. SALVATION
A. The word salvation is used at least two ways in the Bible.
B. The Bible speaks about an eternal salvation.
C. Hebrews 5:9
D. Hebrews 9:28
E. The Bible also speaks about a salvation from past sins.
F. Acts 2:38
G. Romans 3:25
H. 1 Corinthians 1:18
II. FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER AND SON
A. 1 John 1:3
B. We are in the family of God.
C. Ephesians 3:15
D. This is stipulated on our obedience to the will of God.
E. John 3:1-5
F. 1 Peter 1:23
G. John 14:23
III. FELLOWSHIP WITH SAINTS
A. 1 John 1:3,7
B. This is on the condition of one's walking in the light.
C. We are brethren in the family of God (Mt. 23:8).
D. Ephesians 5:11
IV. PEACE WITH GOD
A. Romans 5:1
B. Luke 12:51
C. Romans 12:18
D. We can have peace with our Creator as a result of what Jesus did.
E. Having peace with God is something money cannot buy.
F. 1 Peter 1:18,19
V. ANTICIPATION OF A BETTER COUNTRY
A. Hebrews 11:16
B. Hebrews 4:9
C. 1 Corinthians 15:19
VI. HOPE
A. Hebrews 6:19
B. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
C. Hope can get us through the toughest of times.
VII. ACCESS TO GOD
A. Ephesians 2:18
B. Philippians 4:6
C. 1 Peter 3:12
D. 1 Peter 5:7
E. Hebrews 4:14-16
VIII. REASON TO REJOICE
A. Philippians 4:4
B. The child of God has reason to rejoice.
C. Matthew 5:10-12
D. Acts 5:41
E. 1 Peter 4:16
F. Acts 8:39
IX. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS
A. Ephesians 1:3
B. Galatians 3:26-28
C. God has given many blessings to us. Have we thanked Him?
X. INHERITANCE THAT FADETH NOT AWAY
A. 1 Peter 1:4
B. John 14:1-6
C. 2 Timothy 4:6-8
D. Revelation 2:10
E. Matthew 6:19-21
Conclusion:
1. Have you obeyed the Gospel of Christ so that these things can be yours?
2. You become a child of God by:
A. Hearing the Gospel (Ro. 10:17)
B. Believing that Jesus is the Son of God (Jn. 8:24)
C. Repenting of your sins (Lk. 13:3)
D. Confessing your faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32,33)
E. Being baptized for the remission of your sins (Ac. 2:38)
Donnie Oliver
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