Study 4B..Conversion begins with serious consideration, and one of the best illustrations we have of this in the Bible is found in the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-19),
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Study4B..Serious Consideration leads to Definite Action .
(Psalm 119:59-60)
The words to underline now are, “”I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.”” When a man thinks hard and seriously about God and salvation, his own soul and his soul’’s need, he soon makes a decision that leads to action. So we find again in Luke 15:20 that the Prodigal Son came to the point where ““he got up and went to his father””. He turned his back on the old life and set out towards a new life. This lead us to the last point.
2 . Definite Action leads to Loving Obedience.
The words to underline now are, “”I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.”” Definite action does not stop short at this point –- it must lead to a life of obedience. Conversion is just the beginning of a life of joyful obedience to the Lord, of finding out His perfect will, and doing it (Romans 12:2). Let us think about some other New Testament illustrations which are evidences of conversion and indications of loving obedience to the Lord and to His Word.
1. Zacchaeus: when he was converted he showed the reality of his conversion by his obedience to the Lord in making restitution for his sin (Luke 19:1-10).
2. Woman of Samaria: after her conversion she gave her testimony of how she had renounced her sinful ways, and this also led her to become an evangelist (John 4:1-42).
3. Saul of Tarsus: evidence that he had been truly converted was when he gave up persecuting the Church and became a humble apostle of the Lord whom he had denied (Acts 22:1-15).
4. Cornelius: his conversion led to a desire to evangelise his family, a desire which was granted when the Holy Spirit worked mightily (Acts 10:1-48).
5. The Queen’’s Treasurer: he believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and also demonstrated publicly his trust in Him by being baptised in front of all the officials travelling with him (Acts 8:26-40).
6. The Jailer. The evidence of his conversion was first of all seen when he washed the wounds of Saul and Barnabas, and later in his baptism and loving hospitality (Acts 16:25-34).
7. Those converted at Ephesus: evidence of their conversion was seen in the bonfire they made, testifying to a desire for a clean break with the old life (Acts 19:18-19).
These were initial evidences, things that happened immediately after these people or groups of people were converted. Scriptural conversion can be described in three words: (1) Stop. (2) Turn. (3) Obey. Stop in your tracks and repent of your sin (Isaiah 55:6-7); turn to the Lord and put your trust in Him as your personal Saviour (Romans 10:9-13); give yourself wholly to Him and obey Him every day,Let this not depart from your heart. – look up John 2:5, and compare 2 Samuel 15:15.
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Study4B..Serious Consideration leads to Definite Action .
(Psalm 119:59-60)
The words to underline now are, “”I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.”” When a man thinks hard and seriously about God and salvation, his own soul and his soul’’s need, he soon makes a decision that leads to action. So we find again in Luke 15:20 that the Prodigal Son came to the point where ““he got up and went to his father””. He turned his back on the old life and set out towards a new life. This lead us to the last point.
2 . Definite Action leads to Loving Obedience.
The words to underline now are, “”I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.”” Definite action does not stop short at this point –- it must lead to a life of obedience. Conversion is just the beginning of a life of joyful obedience to the Lord, of finding out His perfect will, and doing it (Romans 12:2). Let us think about some other New Testament illustrations which are evidences of conversion and indications of loving obedience to the Lord and to His Word.
1. Zacchaeus: when he was converted he showed the reality of his conversion by his obedience to the Lord in making restitution for his sin (Luke 19:1-10).
2. Woman of Samaria: after her conversion she gave her testimony of how she had renounced her sinful ways, and this also led her to become an evangelist (John 4:1-42).
3. Saul of Tarsus: evidence that he had been truly converted was when he gave up persecuting the Church and became a humble apostle of the Lord whom he had denied (Acts 22:1-15).
4. Cornelius: his conversion led to a desire to evangelise his family, a desire which was granted when the Holy Spirit worked mightily (Acts 10:1-48).
5. The Queen’’s Treasurer: he believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and also demonstrated publicly his trust in Him by being baptised in front of all the officials travelling with him (Acts 8:26-40).
6. The Jailer. The evidence of his conversion was first of all seen when he washed the wounds of Saul and Barnabas, and later in his baptism and loving hospitality (Acts 16:25-34).
7. Those converted at Ephesus: evidence of their conversion was seen in the bonfire they made, testifying to a desire for a clean break with the old life (Acts 19:18-19).
These were initial evidences, things that happened immediately after these people or groups of people were converted. Scriptural conversion can be described in three words: (1) Stop. (2) Turn. (3) Obey. Stop in your tracks and repent of your sin (Isaiah 55:6-7); turn to the Lord and put your trust in Him as your personal Saviour (Romans 10:9-13); give yourself wholly to Him and obey Him every day,Let this not depart from your heart. – look up John 2:5, and compare 2 Samuel 15:15.
For more package,visit our blog:segoeevangelism1992.blogspot.com and also you can click on the link attached.
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