Notes taken while listening to a broadcast by Chip Ingram October 12, 2011
The moment you are saved – you are sealed.
- · The spirit of God comes into your life.
- · Your sins are taken away forever.
- · You are sealed by the spirit and given your spiritual gifts.
- · He begins the process of making your more like His Son.
Eternal retribution (You get something for what you do.)
- There is retribution for believers and another for unbelievers.
- For believers - how you lived your life after you were saved.
- You will not be judged for your sins. That was taken care of by Jesus.
- You will be judged for how you used your gifts, your money, your energy and your time. Evaluated clearly and completely by the one who knows the secrets of our hearts. 1 Corinthians 3 Paul says by the grace of God . . . let each one be careful about . . . the fire will test the quality . . .
- The quality of your heavenly experience is directly proportional to your stewardship.
- God is fair. You will get exactly what you deserve.
Hebrews 9:27 is for unbelievers. Hell is for those who do not want God. Hell is a place for people who do not want to be around God. It is as real as heaven.
Some people say that a good God does not send anyone to hell. We should remind them that a good God sent His Son so that no one would have to go to hell.
A Christian says, 'God’s will be done'. A non-believer says, 'my will be done'.
Call upon the Lord while He is near. The choice is yours.
God grant me the power to walk with you all the days of my life.
Toward the end of this broadcast Chip talks about what, when we are standing before God, because we know what He has done for us,what will God say about our life? When you think about how you used your time here, used your money, your gifts, your energy, will He say, "Well done good and faithful servant?"
Or will I hear, "What in the world did you do with what I gave you? How in light of all eternity, and what I did on the cross, could you live such a self centered, self serving, pleasure seeking life and be one of my children?
You are saved, you are forgiven, and you are here, but you are an embarrassment to the kingdom of God.
You are mislead if you aren't living as you should be. If you are not focused on the kingdom of God bursting with gratitude.
As many as receive him to them he gives the right to become the children of God.
Dear Jesus - please forgive me. I am sorry for what I've done. I believe that your death on the cross paid for my sin. I believe your resurrection proves that it is true. I ask you now come into my life. Lord, please grant me the power to walk with you all the days of my life.
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Receive the gift of Jesus.
It is wondrous. Once you are saved you do change. God changes you. The Holy Spirit dwells within you and you change. I've really noticed it these last few years. I've changed. I can feel God working within me and it is a wondrous feeling. Knowing that God is and that He loves us.
The good news is - Jesus!
Toward the end of this broadcast Chip talks about what, when we are standing before God, because we know what He has done for us,what will God say about our life? When you think about how you used your time here, used your money, your gifts, your energy, will He say, "Well done good and faithful servant?"
Or will I hear, "What in the world did you do with what I gave you? How in light of all eternity, and what I did on the cross, could you live such a self centered, self serving, pleasure seeking life and be one of my children?
You are saved, you are forgiven, and you are here, but you are an embarrassment to the kingdom of God.
You are mislead if you aren't living as you should be. If you are not focused on the kingdom of God bursting with gratitude.
As many as receive him to them he gives the right to become the children of God.
Dear Jesus - please forgive me. I am sorry for what I've done. I believe that your death on the cross paid for my sin. I believe your resurrection proves that it is true. I ask you now come into my life. Lord, please grant me the power to walk with you all the days of my life.
****************************************************************************
Receive the gift of Jesus.
It is wondrous. Once you are saved you do change. God changes you. The Holy Spirit dwells within you and you change. I've really noticed it these last few years. I've changed. I can feel God working within me and it is a wondrous feeling. Knowing that God is and that He loves us.
The good news is - Jesus!
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