The Greatest Gift

1. Bro. Chris Abraham

4. 4
STEPS
TO
RECEIVE
THE
GREATEST
GIFT
OF
SALVATION

5. Salva5on
Needed
Step
1

6. Why
Does
a
person
Need
to
become
a
Chris5an?

7. .
.
.because
of

8. What
is
Sin?

9. Sin
is
doing
anything
that
breaks
God’s
laws.
Everyone
who
sins
breaks
the
law;
in
fact,
sin
is
lawlessness.
1
John
3:4
(NIV)

10. Sin
is
anything
we
say
that
is
displeasing
to
God.
But
I
say
to
you
that
for
every
idle
word
men
may
speak,
they
will
give
account
of
it
in
the
day
of
judgment.
For
by
your
words
you
will
be
jus5fied,
and
by
your
words
you
will
be
condemned.”
MaY
12:36-­‐37
NKJV

11. Sin
is
anything
we
think
that
is
displeasing
to
our
Loving
God.
The
thought
of
foolishness
is
sin:.
.
.
Prov
24:9
KJV

12. Sin
is
not
doing
some
things
we
should
do.
Therefore,
to
him
who
knows
to
do
good
and
does
not
do
it,
to
him
it
is
sin.
James
4:17
NKJV

13. Sin
is
Universal
• Rom
3:23
says,
“For
all
have
sinned
and
fall
short
of
the
glory
of
God,
• According
to
this
verse
who
sins?
EVERYONE!!!

14.
If
Sin
is:
• Breaking
God’s
laws
• Thinking
that
does
not
please
God
• Words
that
are
not
pleasing
to
God
• Not
doing
the
good
we
know
to
do.
.
.
It
is
preYy
EASY
to
SIN!

15. What
are
the
Consequences
of
our
sin?
• Sin
MUST
be
punished
by
a
perfect
and
good
GOD
For
the
wages
of
sin
is
death,
but
the
gid
of
God
is
eternal
life
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord.
Rom
6:23
NKJV

16. Do
you
know
what
the
word
WAGES
means?
• Wages
are
what
we
get
for
what
we
do

17. Rom
6:23
For
the
wages
of
sin
is
death.
.
.
So
our
wages
(what
we
get
for
what
we
do)
for
our
sin
is
death.

18. The
only
punishment
God
has
for
SIN
is
the
death
penalty.
• Death
for
sin
is
not
about
dying
physically
• It
refers
to
a
placed
we
call
Hell
14
Then
Death
and
Hades
were
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire.
This
is
the
second
death.
15
And
anyone
not
found
wriYen
in
the
Book
of
Life
was
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire.
Rev
20:14-­‐15
NKJV

19.
The
good
news
is.
.
.
GOD
LOVES
YOU!
• God
does
not
want
you
to
die
for
your
sin
• God
does
not
want
you
to
go
to
Hell

20. So
What
Has
God
Done
in
His
Love
for
US
To
HELP
US?

21. SALVATION
PROVIDED
STEP
2
God
Loves
us!
He
did
something
to
help
us!
He
provided
for
our
salva5on.

22. GOD
LOVES
YOU!
• God
provided
for
our
salva5on
by
sending
His
son
into
this
world.
• He
sent
His
son
to
be
our
Savior.
For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begoYen
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlas5ng
life.
John
3:16-­‐17
NKJV

23. Who
is
God’s
Son?
JESUS
• Jesus
is
God’s
Son
whom
God
sent
to
save
the
world
from
their
sin

24. One
Solitary
LIFE…..

25. Jesus
lived
the
perfect
life
• Because
Jesus
is
God
He
is
the
only
person
who
never
sinned.
• Heb
4:15
For
we
do
not
have
a
High
Priest
who
cannot
sympathize
with
our
weaknesses,
but
was
in
all
points
tempted
as
we
are,
yet
without
sin.
NKJV
• Because
He
had
no
sin
of
His
own
He
did
not
have
to
be
punished
for
sin.
• Because
He
had
no
sin,
He
could
take
the
punishment
I
deserved
for
My
Sin
upon
himself.

26. Jesus
Died
for
our
sins
• Jesus
died
on
the
cross
• For
I
delivered
to
you
first
of
all
that
which
I
also
received:
that
Christ
died
for
our
sins
according
to
the
Scriptures,
1
Cor
15:3
NKJV
• He
died
for
our
sins!

27. Jesus
arose
from
the
dead!
• Jesus
defeated
death
and
hell
• His
resurrec5on
promises
us
everlas5ng
life!

28. Jesus
Ascended
to
Heaven
and
is
there
preparing
a
place
for
us!
• "Let
not
your
heart
be
troubled;
you
believe
in
God,
believe
also
in
Me.2
In
My
Father's
house
are
many
mansions;
if
it
were
not
so,
I
would
have
told
you.
I
go
to
prepare
a
place
for
you.
3
And
if
I
go
and
prepare
a
place
for
you,
I
will
come
again
and
receive
you
to
Myself;
that
where
I
am,
there
you
may
be
also.
John
14:1-­‐3
NKJV

29.
Jesus
is
coming
again
soon!
• .
.
.
if
I
go
and
prepare
a
place
for
you,
I
will
come
again
and
receive
you
to
Myself;
that
where
I
am,
there
you
may
be
also.
John
14:3

30. Jesus
is
present
now
in
His
Holy
Spirit
and
wants
to
Come
into
your
Heart!
For
where
two
or
three
are
gathered
together
in
My
name,
I
am
there
in
the
midst
of
them.”
MaY
18:20
NKJV

31. Review
• Why
do
we
need
to
be
saved?
• Because
of
Sin!
• How
did
God
provide
for
our
Salva5on?
•
• He
sent
Jesus
Christ
to
be
our
Savior.

32. The
Whole
Gospel
in
4
Minutes…

33. Step
3
Salva5on
Offered
• How
does
God
offer
His
salva5on
to
Us?

34. Salva5on
is
a
free
gid!
• Do
you
like
gids
for
birthdays
or
Christmas?

35. God
has
a
gid
He
wants
us
to
have!
For
the
wages
of
sin
is
death,
but
the
gid
of
God
is
eternal
life
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord.
Rom
6:23
NKJV

36. God’s
GIFT
is
Eternal
Life!
• That
means
we
life
for
ever
and
ever.
• That
is
a
long
long
5me.

37. I
have
a
gid
I
want
someone
to
Have!

38. So
what
do
you
do
if
someone
wants
to
give
you
a
gid?
You
TAKE
it!

39. God
has
a
gid
for
you
that
He
wants
you
to
take!
• His
gid
is
everlas5ng
life.
• He
wants
us
to
receive
it.
• The
problem
is
that
this
gid
is
invisible,
but
is
very
real.

40. How
do
we
receive
this
invisible
gid
from
God?
• Repentance
Toward
God!
• FAITH
in
Jesus
Christ!

41. Repentance
means
to
CHANGE!
It
may
be
a
change
in
direc5on
or
in
mind
or
both.

42. So
Repentance
Means:
• To
be
sorry
for
our
sin,
but
it
is
more...
• It
means
to
be
sorry
and
to
tell
God
you
are
sorry
for
your
sins,
but
it
s5ll
means
more…
• It
means
to
say
we
are
sorry
and
to
turn
toward
God
and
start
living
to
please
Him!

43. SO
.
.
.WHAT
IS
FAITH?
• Faith
is
res5ng
on
God’s
promise.
• (Like
simng
on
a
chair)
• Faith
is
taking
God
at
His
Word.
• (Like
jumping
into
a
Fireman’s
net)
• Faith
is
trus5ng
God
to
do
what
He
said.

44. The
Bible
Says:
• 8
For
by
grace
you
have
been
saved
through
faith,
and
that
not
of
yourselves;
it
is
the
gid
of
God,
• 9
not
of
works,
lest
anyone
should
boast.
Eph
2:8-­‐10
NKJV

45. God
offers
us
salva5on
As
a
free
Gid!
• We
receive
this
gid
by
repentance
toward
God
for
our
sins
.
.
.
• .
.
.and
faith
in
Jesus
Christ
as
our
Savior.

46. STEP
4
SALVATION
ACCEPTED
Salva5on
Needed
-­‐
Because
of
Sin
Salva5on
Provided
-­‐
Jesus
Christ
Salva5on
Offered
-­‐
A
Free
Gid
Salva5on
Accepted

47. The
Ques5on
of
the
Day
Do
you
want
God’s
gid
of
salva5on?

48. Naan
Naanahave…….

49. How
do
we
accept
God’s
gid
through
repentance
and
faith?
We
do
it
through
prayer.

50. What
is
prayer?
• Prayer
is
talking
to
God.
• Prayer
is
telling
God
• how
we
feel…
• what
we
believe…
• what
we
need…
• what
we
want.

51. Through
Prayer
we
express
our
faith
to
God
and
call
on
Him.
For
"whoever
calls
on
the
name
of
the
LORD
shall
be
saved.”
Rom
10:13
NKJV

52. The
Bible
Says:
For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begoYen
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlas5ng
life.
John
3:16

53. •
For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might
be
saved.
John
3:17

54.
"He
who
believes
in
Him
is
not
condemned;
but
he
who
does
not
believe
is
condemned
already,
because
he
has
not
believed
in
the
name
of
the
only
begoYen
Son
of
God.
John
3:19

55.
Does
this
make
sense
to
You?
• Have
you
sinned?
• Do
you
believe
Jesus
Died
for
your
sin?
• Do
you
believe
you
need
to
be
saved.
•
• Do
you
want
to
receive
His
gid
of
salva5on?

56. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
The Bridge to Salvation

57. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Man has a problem…

58. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
The Bridge of Salvation
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
He is separated from God

59. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Sin has separated every person from God

60. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Sin brought Death to mankind

61. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
If we die on the wrong side we go to Hell

62. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
We think we can jump the gap by our Good Works

63. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Even though some do more Good Works than others...

64. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Everyone’s Good Works fall short
Good
Works
(Fall Short)

65. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
The Bridge Diagram
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
We need help to cross over the gap…

66. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
God Himself has provided a Bridge

67. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Bridge
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Jesus Christ is God’s only bridge!
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.

68. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Bridge
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Jesus declared Himself to be the ONLY savior

69. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Bridge
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
His death on the cross became the Bridge to God

70. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Bridge
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Jesus loves you and wants you to Cross Over

71. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Bridge
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Would you like to cross over to God’s side?
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003

72. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Bridge
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Would you like to Start a New Life on God’s side?

73. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
Pray - “Lord Jesus, I am a sinner and I am sorry for my sins.”

74. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
“I believe you are God’s Savior sent to the World.”

75. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
“I believe you died for my sins and rose again from the dead.”

76. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
Copyright @ Vic Rader 2003
“I confess my sins to you.”

77. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
“And now Lord Jesus, I want to receive you into my heart.”

78. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
“I am opening my heart and asking you to come in.”

79. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
“Thank you Jesus, for coming into my life.”

80. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
“Thank you for giving me Your Power to live a new life.”

81. Explaining
The
Plan
Of
Salva2on
Man God
Sin
Death
Hell
Good
Works
(Fall Short)
John 14:6
The Prayer To Cross Over
Jesus Christ
…no one comes to
the Father except
through me.
If you prayed this prayer, we want to help you get started
right.

82. If
you
have
never
asked
Jesus
to
save
you,
would
like
to
do
that
today?
Just
bow
your
head
and
say
this
prayer.

83. From Salvation!
To Baptism !!!

84. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Christ too was baptised!

85. In those days, the people
were eagerly waiting

86. and
each
one
wondered
in
his
heart
whether
John
was
the
Messiah.

87. Therefore
John
spoke
and
said
to
all:
“I
am
bap2sing
you
with
water,

88. but
one
migh2er
than
I
is
coming,
whose
sandals
I
am
unworthy
of
untying.

89. He
will
bap2se
you
with
the
Holy
Spirit
and
fire.

90. It
happened
that
aIer
all
the
people
were
bap2sed,
Jesus
too
was
bap2sed

91. And
as
He
prayed,
the
heavens
opened
and
the
Holy
Spirit
descended
upon
Him
in
the
form
of
a
dove.

92. And
from
the
heavens
there
came
a
Voice
which
said:
"You
are
My
Beloved
Son;
in
You
I
am
well
pleased!"

93. The Word
of God!
Praise
be to
Christ!!

94. What Does
Salvation by grace through
faith
Have To Do With Baptism
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h

95. Ø When baptized, Col. 2:9-13
Ø Ephesian Christians, Acts
19:4-5
When are we saved by grace?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Obey Jesus, Heb. 5:9
Ø Made alive with Christ, Eph. 2:4-5
When are we made alive
with Christ?

96. What is baptism?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Baptizo to dip, to immerse
Ø Process: immersion / emergence
Ø Acts 8:38-39
Water
#2#1

97. What is baptism?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Baptizo to dip, to immerse
Ø Process: immersion / emergence
Ø Acts 8:38-39
Water
#2#1

98. What is baptism?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Baptizo to dip, to immerse
Ø Process: immersion / emergence
Ø Acts 8:38-39
Water
#2#1

99. What is baptism?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Baptizo to dip, to immerse
Ø Process: immersion / emergence
Ø Acts 8:38-39
Water
#2#1

100. What is baptism?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Baptizo to dip, to immerse
Ø Process: immersion / emergence
Ø Acts 8:38-39
Water
#2#1

101. What is baptism?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Baptizo to dip, to immerse
Ø Process: immersion / emergence
Ø Acts 8:38-39
Water
#2#1

102. Why are we saved by grace
when we’re baptized?
Grace Salvation
F
a
i
t
h
Ø Salvation by grace through faith
is in Christ
Ø Eph. 2:4-7; Rom. 6:3-5
ChristBaptized
into

103. If you believe this YOU need
to be baptized
Grace Salvation
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Ø Salvation by grace through faith
is in Christ
Ø Eph. 2:4-7; Rom. 6:3-5
ChristBaptized
into

104. And Finally…………..

105.
Our
Heavenly
Father’s
LOVE
LETTER