Results Of Salvation
Acts 2:42
“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
The verse above is the result of what happened in the church of Jerusalem after the day of Pentecost. When studying the Scriptures we see on this day that three thousand people were saved and baptized in one day. What a miracle day! But I feel that sometimes we neglect to show what happened to these who got saved after this great day. Verses 42-47 showed the results of what salvation did in the lives of these who received Christ as Saviour. Let me show you these results.
First of all, in verse 42 we find that they obeyed God's Word. Salvation should bring obedience to the Word of God. I love watching new Christians because they are hungry to obey the Word of God. Never before did God's Word mean as much to them, but salvation brought the importance of obeying God and His Word.
Secondly, again in verse 42 we see they prayed. When a person gets saved they will want to pray and talk to God. I wonder about those who say they are saved and never want to talk to the One Who saved them from their sins. In the Scriptures, when people got saved, prayer always followed their salvation.
Thirdly, salvation brings about a changed lifestyle. In verse 43 we see a fear of God came upon these people after they got saved. A proper fear of God will bring about a lifestyle change. Where before they used to live for the world, now they are living for God. In the Scriptures when someone got saved there was a definite lifestyle change.
Fourthly, in verses 44-45 salvation gave these people a heart to give. It’s amazing how these people sold their possessions and gave to others in need all because salvation came to them. You will find when a person gets saved their heart towards giving to God and the needy will change.
Next, in verse 46 salvation gave the church unity. This unity was not with Christians everywhere as much as it was a unity among the local church brethren. When you get saved it's amazing how you will get along with people. Salvation changes the heart of an individual where everything is not about them but about others and this will cause people to get along.
Next, in verse 46 we see salvation caused these people to be faithful in their service to God. They did daily what they were supposed to do. When you get saved you will see the importance of being faithful to serving God and going to church.
Last of all, in verse 47 salvation caused these people to tell others about Christ. Soul winning will always be the result of people getting saved. When you get saved you will want to tell others about Christ.
Let me close with an observation. The longer we are saved the easier it is to let these things slip. Let's be sure to make these areas a staple of our Christian lives. If we are not careful we will let these things slip because of an indifferent heart. Let's keep the results of salvation as a priority by which to live. I believe if we will keep these seven areas healthy we will keep our Christian life healthy and this will please God.
Acts 2:42
“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
The verse above is the result of what happened in the church of Jerusalem after the day of Pentecost. When studying the Scriptures we see on this day that three thousand people were saved and baptized in one day. What a miracle day! But I feel that sometimes we neglect to show what happened to these who got saved after this great day. Verses 42-47 showed the results of what salvation did in the lives of these who received Christ as Saviour. Let me show you these results.
First of all, in verse 42 we find that they obeyed God's Word. Salvation should bring obedience to the Word of God. I love watching new Christians because they are hungry to obey the Word of God. Never before did God's Word mean as much to them, but salvation brought the importance of obeying God and His Word.
Secondly, again in verse 42 we see they prayed. When a person gets saved they will want to pray and talk to God. I wonder about those who say they are saved and never want to talk to the One Who saved them from their sins. In the Scriptures, when people got saved, prayer always followed their salvation.
Thirdly, salvation brings about a changed lifestyle. In verse 43 we see a fear of God came upon these people after they got saved. A proper fear of God will bring about a lifestyle change. Where before they used to live for the world, now they are living for God. In the Scriptures when someone got saved there was a definite lifestyle change.
Fourthly, in verses 44-45 salvation gave these people a heart to give. It’s amazing how these people sold their possessions and gave to others in need all because salvation came to them. You will find when a person gets saved their heart towards giving to God and the needy will change.
Next, in verse 46 salvation gave the church unity. This unity was not with Christians everywhere as much as it was a unity among the local church brethren. When you get saved it's amazing how you will get along with people. Salvation changes the heart of an individual where everything is not about them but about others and this will cause people to get along.
Next, in verse 46 we see salvation caused these people to be faithful in their service to God. They did daily what they were supposed to do. When you get saved you will see the importance of being faithful to serving God and going to church.
Last of all, in verse 47 salvation caused these people to tell others about Christ. Soul winning will always be the result of people getting saved. When you get saved you will want to tell others about Christ.
Let me close with an observation. The longer we are saved the easier it is to let these things slip. Let's be sure to make these areas a staple of our Christian lives. If we are not careful we will let these things slip because of an indifferent heart. Let's keep the results of salvation as a priority by which to live. I believe if we will keep these seven areas healthy we will keep our Christian life healthy and this will please God.
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