We start off with a clarification on being saved from the power of sin.
Dr. Miller and Carol continue to look more closely at the salvation of the soul.
Matthew 11:28-30
28Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
8 Characteristics of Salvation of the Soul
Present Tense Salvation - Sanctification -Salvation of the Soul is a process
Being saved from the power of sin.
Begins the moment our spirit is saved and continues throughout our life.
Is not a free gift.
Salvation of the spirit is not of works but a free gift.
Salvation of the soul is of works of faith. -not of self.
Salvation of the soul is not assured.
Philippians 2:12-13 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Salvation of the soul will be determined at the Judgment Seat of Christ
The saved soul will be granted reward at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
The soul not saved will suffer loss at the Judgment Seat of Christ -but not the loss of Heaven.
Dr. Miller and Carol look more closely at the salvation of the soul.
Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
8 Characteristics of Salvation of the Soul
Present Tense Salvation - Sanctification -Salvation of the Soul is a process
Being saved from the power of sin.
Begins the moment our spirit is saved and continues throughout our life.
Is not a free gift.
Salvation of the spirit is not of works but a free gift.
Salvation of the soul is of works of faith. -not of self.
Salvation of the soul is not assured.
Philippians 2:12-13 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Salvation of the soul will be determined at the Judgment Seat of Christ
The saved soul will be granted reward at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
The soul not saved will suffer loss at the Judgment Seat of Christ -but not the loss of Heaven.
Dr. Miller and Carol clarify some things talked about in the last class and then take questions.
Reconcile Acts 10 and Romans 10:9-10.
Acts 10:44
44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.
Romans 10:9-10
9That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
Dr. Miller and Carol introduce the three aspects of the salvation of man. Focusing on the first aspect in this lesson. (See Materials for diagram)
Salvation of the Spirit - Justification
Saved in the past tense, from death, from separation from God, from the Lake of Fire.
This is immediate at the time of decision, it is free.
Acts 16:30-31
30And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Security of Salvation applies to this aspect: Ephesians 2:8-9 , Romans 4:5 , Acts 10:43-44
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The other aspects to be covered soon:
Salvation of Soul - Sanctification
Salvation of the Body - Glorification
The Triune man is made up of Spirit Soul and Body an each has an aspect of salvation.
God views us as three parts
1 Thessalonians 5:23
23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
God has given us the bible to discern each part
Hebrews 4:12-13
12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
God created us in his image and he is a trinity.
Genesis 1:27
27So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Dr. and Carol Miller Introduce themselves and the material we will look at in this 48 week class.
Precept upon precept. They state there purpose is for the listener to become more confident in their own reading of the word. The Millers insist upon the Berean approach to there pupils. Acts 17:11
1 Corinthians 2:9-13
9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
The special place of the number 3 in scripture.
2 Timothy 2:15
15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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