I. EXORDIUM:
Do you have eternal life now?
II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:
Believers
III. OBJECTIVES:
To show the coverage of eternal life in a CHRISTian's life
IV. TEXT:
John 3:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.”
John 3:36 (Amplified Bible)
And he who believes in (has faith in, clings to, relies on) the Son has (now possesses) eternal life. But whoever disobeys (is unbelieving toward, refuses to trust in, disregards, is not subject to) the Son will never see (experience) life, but [instead] the wrath of God abides on him. [God’s displeasure remains on him; His indignation hangs over him continually.]
V. THESIS:
Live by faith and enjoy eternal life
VI. TITLE:
Eternal Life by Faith in JESUS
VII. EXPLICATION:
A. Author: Apostle John
B. Key Thoughts: Faith and Eternal Life
C. Date of Writing: Uncertain, probably late in the first century
D. Main Purpose: To inspire faith in JESUS CHRIST as the Son of GOD
VIII. MAIN BODY:
A. Faith in JESUS CHRIST has Eternal life
1. Believes came from Greek word: "pisteou" meaning to have faith in, upon, or with respect to a person, by implication to entrust, believe, commit.
a. Characteristics of our eternal life:
1. It is gained by faith in JESUS CHRIST. (Habakkuk 2:4,Romans 1:17,Galatians 3:11)
Habakkuk 2:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
“Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.
Habakkuk 2:4 (New Century Version)
The evil nation is very proud of itself; it is not living as it should. But those who are right with God will live by trusting in him.
Romans 1:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”
Galatians 3:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
So it is clear that no one can be made right with God by trying to keep the law. For the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”
2. We gained it by listening to GOD's message (John 5:24)
John 5:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
“I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.
3. We have to know we have eternal life (1 John 5:11-13)
1 John 5:11-13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.
I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.
4. We are waiting for crown of life (James 1:12)
James 1:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
5. We are waiting to eat from the tree of life (Revelation 22:2)
Revelation 22:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations.
6. Water of life (Revelation 22:17)
Revelation 22:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.
7. We are made free from law of sin and death (Romans 8:2)
Romans 8:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
8. We have life and peace (Romans 8:6)
Romans 8:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
9. This is a gift. (Romans 5:17)
Romans 5:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and His gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.
B. Anyone who does not obey the Son has GOD's Wrath on him.
1. God's wrath is now manifested on this earth. - their lifestyle (Romans 1:18)
Romans 1:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
But GOD shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
2. They are storing anger. (Romans 2:5)
Romans 2:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.
3. They will continue to refuse the truth and live their wickedness. (Romans 2:8)
Romans 2:8 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness.
4. They have condemnation. (Romans 5:9)
Romans 5:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation.
5. They make excuses. (Ephesians 5:6)
Ephesians 5:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.
6. They wait for GOD's terrors (1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9)
1 Thessalonians 1:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
And they speak of how you are looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heaven—Jesus, whom God raised from the dead. He is the one who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgment.
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.
IX. CONCLUSION:
John 3:36 (Amplified Bible)
And he who believes in (has faith in, clings to, relies on) the Son has (now possesses) eternal life. But whoever disobeys (is unbelieving toward, refuses to trust in, disregards, is not subject to) the Son will never see (experience) life, but [instead] the wrath of God abides on him. [God’s displeasure remains on him; His indignation hangs over him continually.]
