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"The Borders of Salvation"

Introduction

  1. What Are Borders?
    • Borders define limits and boundaries. They provide security and structure.
    • Salvation has borders set by God’s Word, offering inclusion through Christ but requiring a clear entry point.
  2. Purpose of the Lesson
    • To help believers understand the biblical borders of salvation.
    • To encourage living securely within these boundaries while sharing the message of salvation with others.
  1. Understanding the Borders of Salvation
  1. Defined by God’s Word
    • Psalm 119:105 – "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
    • God’s Word establishes the borders, showing the path to salvation.
  2. The Gate to Salvation
    • John 10:9 – "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture."
    • Jesus is the gate through which we enter salvation. No other entry exists.
  3. The Narrow Path
    • Matthew 7:13-14 – "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
    • Salvation’s borders are narrow because they require faith in Christ and a commitment to follow Him.
  1. Entering the Borders of Salvation
  1. Salvation is by Grace Through Faith
    • Ephesians 2:8-9 – "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."
    • Entrance into salvation is not earned but received through faith.
  2. Repentance and Submission to Christ
    • Acts 3:19 – "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out."
    • Turning away from sin is a key step in entering salvation’s borders.
  1. Living Within the Borders of Salvation
  1. Obedience to God’s Commands
    • James 2:17 – "So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
    • True faith is demonstrated by a life of obedience and good works.
  2. Freedom Within God’s Boundaries
    • John 8:36 – "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
    • Within salvation’s borders, believers find true freedom and purpose.
  1. Assurance and Security Within the Borders
  1. Eternal Security in Christ
    • John 10:28-29 – "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand."
    • Once we are within the borders of salvation, we are held securely by God.
  2. Citizenship in Heaven
    • Philippians 3:20-21 – "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself."
    • Believers have assurance of eternal life within the heavenly kingdom.
  1. Expanding the Borders Through Witness
  1. Sharing the Gospel
    • Matthew 28:19-20 – "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
    • God calls us to invite others into salvation’s borders by sharing the gospel.
  2. Living as a Light
    • Matthew 5:16 – "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
    • A life of faith and obedience serves as a testimony to others.

Conclusion

  1. Key Takeaways
    • Salvation has clear borders defined by God’s Word, and Jesus is the only way to enter.
    • Life within salvation is marked by faith, obedience, and assurance of eternal security.
    • Believers are called to live as witnesses, inviting others into God’s kingdom.
  2. Challenge
    • Reflect on your relationship with Christ: Are you living securely within the borders of salvation?
    • Consider how you can share the message of salvation with others.

Scripture References

  1. Psalm 119:105 – "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
  2. John 10:9 – "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture."
  3. Matthew 7:13-14 – "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
  4. Ephesians 2:8-9 – "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."
  5. Acts 3:19 – "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out."
  6. James 2:17 – "So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
  7. John 8:36 – "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
  8. John 10:28-29 – "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand."
  9. Philippians 3:20-21 – "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself."
  10. Matthew 28:19-20 – "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
  11. Matthew 5:16 – "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."