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The Cure- What Salvation Is Not Series
Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2023 (message contributor)
Summary: This is the 136th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 16th sermon from Romans.
Series: Action [#136]
THE CURE- WHAT SALVATION IS NOT
Romans 9:6-33
Introduction:
This has been a challenging week from start to finish. I allowed myself to get focused on things that do not really matter; and then all of sudden, God reminded me of what matters. I had to be refocused on what matters and what I have to offer this world. What I have to offer this world is the life changing power of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ saves. When we talk about salvation, people are very confused about the truth. This morning I want to look at what salvation is not.
Romans 9:6-7
Salvation is not about…
1. Race.
Salvation is based on grace. Your genealogy does not save you. You are saved through faith in Jesus Christ, not your family. It doesn’t matter where you come from, who your family is, etc… It’s about Jesus Christ crucified and raised from the dead.
Romans 9:8-13
Salvation is not about…
2. Tradition.
The firstborn was supposed to be the heir. That’s how it had been for a long time and yet God allowed Isaac to be the heir of the promise from Abraham and Jacob to be the heir of the promise from Isaac. Salvation isn’t based on the traditions of the Church. Salvation is based on God’s promise of the Savior.
Romans 9:14-29
Salvation is not about…
3. Fairness.
This passage of Scripture gives us numerous examples about the fact that God is sovereign. Why would God harden Pharoah’s heart? Why would God allow bad things to happen to Christians and good things to happen to evil people? You may be thinking, “It’s because God is not fair.” I must tell you, “You don’t what is fair”. There is no one here who wants what is fair. What is fair is that we all spend eternity in Hell.
Romans 9:30-33
Salvation is not about…
4. Works.
We are saved by faith not works. No matter how hard a person tries, they will never be good enough to be saved.
Conclusion:
Salvation is offered to all. God is going to bring people to our Church who have problems and needs. Are you ready to lift Jesus up to them?
