The Unfinished Work

THE REDEMPTION OF MAN

Heavens: Spiritual Realm

Earth: Physical Realm

MAN’S BODY

MAN’S SPIRIT

MAN’S BODY

THE CREATION OF MAN

SOUL

THE NATURE OF MAN

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“Man is a soul that lives in a body and has an energizing spirit that gives him life”

THE NATURE OF MAN

Spirit(God’s Breath: Life)

• Gives Life• Sustains Life• Enables

interaction with God’s Realm

Soul(God’s Image: Person)

• Intellect (Mind)• Emotions (Heart)• Will

(Decision/Impulse)

Body(God’s formation: Physical)

•The Body•The Brain/Mind•Five physical senses (Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell, Tact)The Triune Man

Heavens: Spiritual Realm

Earth: Physical Realm

MAN’S BODY

MAN’S SPIRIT

MAN’S BODY

THE FALL OF MAN

SOUL

Theology of Salvation: Soteriology God’s creation was good and perfect:

Man’s habitation was carefully prepared to provide for all his needs: physical, emotional and intellectual.

Man was tempted by the devil and sinned (disbelief and disobey) on his own accord. (Enticed by own lust, carried away, conceived, birthed). Sin entered the world by one man and with it the curse: on the devil, man

and even nature. Man was put out of the garden and condemned to death. As a consequence of his fall his original nature was polluted and weakened

and he lost many of the privileges and provisions he had before. Man’s depravation: Total vs. Partial. Original sin and the passing down of the sinful nature and death.

But, God made a gracious promise: Redemption from Adam’s “seed.” Also by one man salvation entered the world and offered to all (whosoevers). Those who believe would be saved through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus.

GOD’S APPROACH TO MAN’S REDEMPTION

ADAM'S ACKNOWLEDGES HIS STATEAND ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT IT

“7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. 8 And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden …, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God …. 9 But the LORD God called … to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” 11 He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit …, and I ate.” 13 Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

Acknowledgement and Feeble Attempts to

cover sin(Gen. 3:7-13)

• Loin cloths of fig leaves

• Tried to hide from God

• Fear came upon them

• The Blame GameAdam blames Eve &

by extension also God

Eve blames the serpent

MAN’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HIS STATE

Self-Sabotage:• The judge (The Mind, Intellect) … Early helper, later a

tyrant!• His Accomplices:

STYLE(The Will) Independence Acceptance Security

Assert Controller Hyper-Achiever Restless

Earn Stickler Pleaser Hyper-Vigilant

Avoid Avoider Victim Hyper-Rational

MOTIVATION (Heart, Emotional Needs)

From: Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

MAN’S ATTEMPT AT SELF-REDEMPTIONMIND RESEARCH

Mind’s Capacity & Capability:

From: Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

WHAT IS LACKING FROM MAN’S APPROACH?

A. Underestimate The Problem (The Depravity of Man is pervasive- whole being is polluted,

corrupted)1. Soul (Mind, Brain- Means for Decision-making): Corrupted,

diluted

2. Spirit (Means of interacting with the Life-Giver): Severed connection

3. Body (Means of interacting with the physical world): Sick

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THE STATE OF THE UNREDEEMED(EPH . 4 :1 7 -1 9 )

17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,

18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;

19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleannesswith greediness.

WHAT IS LACKING FROM MAN’S APPROACH?

B. Underestimate Man’s adversaries(Not easily identified /defeated)

1. The Devil- powerful enemy:

“roaring lion” (I Pet. 5:8)

2. The Flesh- its weakness & powerful appetites (Rom. 6:19)

3. The World- its influence and attraction (I Jn. 2:16; 5:19)

4. Conscience and the Law –Accuse & Condemn (Rom. 7:5)

23 “…but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. 24 Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?”

Rom 5:23-24

Heavens: Spiritual Realm

Earth: Physical Realm

MAN’S BODY

MAN’S SPIRIT

MAN’S BODY

THE REDEMPTION OF MAN

SOUL

THE NATURE OF REDEMPTION

What is Redemption?A. Useful Definitionsredemption : noun \ri-

ˈdem(p)-shən\

1. removal of a financial

obligation by paying off a

note.

2. repurchase, as of

something sold (or lost of

possession?).

3. deliverance; rescue.

4. atonement for guilt.

5. the act of making

something better or more

acceptable

TRUTHS ABOUT REDEMPTION

1. Redemption starts with a single transaction:A. The price of Redemption was paid completely at the crossB.The access to God is open. The offer of salvation is available to all men.C.Whosoever believes changes position (death to life); receives the

assurance of salvation2. Redemption is about salvation of the soul and the restoration

of the whole man:A. A clean heart, a renewed spirit. A new body at the resurrectionB.This restoration is a process that starts here and ends there

3. Salvation is the work of God, but man’s will is involved. Redemption also involves the active participation of man1. An expressed desire to be redeemed completely2. Applied spiritual effort to allow God to restore us. Yield to the Spirit of God3. Fight daily the battle of faith with the armor of God4. Allow the Lord to cleanse him daily.

The Redemption Process is not yet finished !!

REDEMPTION PLAN: GOD REDEEMS, MAN RESPONDS & RECEIVES

1. Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind2. Man hears the “Good News” and Believes in the vicarious sacrifice of

Christ, as our redeemer; repents for his sins and ask for forgiveness (Opp. Choice: Reject)

3. God accepts Christ sacrifice in behalf of the repentant sinner, imputing his sins to Christ and imputing Christ’s righteousness to man.

4. Man endeavors to follow Jesus in word and deed (Opp. Choice: Disobey, Rebel)

5. God begins the process of redemption of the whole of man (Spirit, Soul, Body)

6. Mans obeys God’s Word and avails himself of God’s provision for Redemption(Opp. Choice: Neglect to learn, heed, obey, grow)

7. God completes the redemption work in the resurrection of the dead

8. God removes the curse from creation & restores all things new. (Rom 8:21)

GOD’S REDEMPTIVE PROVISIONSB. The Word, Prayer, The Holy Spirit

(Mighty Defenders and weapons)1. A New Nature:………………………………....Not subject to the law

of sin. Mind of Christ2. The Indwelling Holy Spirit………………… Our Spiritual Helper,

Defender3. The Whole Armor of God (Eph. 6)

• Truth: His Holy Word………………………………… Spiritual Intellect >>> Intellect, Emotions

• Righteousness………………………………………… A Clean Conscience >>>Mind

• Gospel of peace……………………………………… Reconciliation with God >>> Mind, Emotions

• Faith……………………………………………………… Oppose Sin (Disbelieve & Disobey) >>> Will

• Salvation: His Seal of Possession……………. Belonging- Security, Love >>> Mind, Emotions

• Sword of the Spirit: His Holy Word……………Weapon against temptation/ Spiritual Food

• The Privilege of Prayer……………………………. Communication: Source of Comfort & Power

4. The Resurrection of Christ……………… Our Resurrection. Complete Redemption

Victory over the last enemy: Death

OT:“If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it .” Genesis 4:7(ESV)

"He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before your God?" Micah 6:8

Spiritual: Think… Humility, an attitude of the mind (vs. Independence)

Relational (Soul): Feel… Love mercy (Do onto others) Physical (Body): Do… justly (establish His kingdom)

MAN’S RESPONSE & RESPONSIBILITY

MAN’S RESPONSE & RESPONSIBILITYRE-ESTABLISH THE SPIRITUAL CONNECTION WITH GOD

“And he answered, “You shall love

the Lord your God

with all your heart

and with all your soul

and with all your strength

and with all your mind,

and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke

10:27

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How much do I love Thee?: Rebuilding the Connection With all my heart:

Do I love God exclusively? Do I love God intensely? Do I love God expressively?

With all my Soul Is God’s will my prime motivation? Is God’s law my rule of conduct?

With all my Strength Is all I do done for His glory?

With all my mind Is His law pre-eminence in my thoughts: “I love His Law…”

OUR RESPONSE

How is my process of redemption doing? It starts with my connection with God

M A N ’ S R E S P O N S E & R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y“ P U T O F F > > R E N E W > > P U T O N ”

( E P H . 4 : 2 0 - 2 4 )

• 20 But you have not so learned Christ,

• 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:

• 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,

• 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,

• 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

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The Spirit

Am I Growing or shrinking back?: Growing in Christ Learned Christ?

Heard Him? Taught by Him?

Put off the “old man” (Rom 12:1)- Living sacrifices Corruption Deceitful lusts

Be renewed in the Spirit of your mind (Rom 12:2) Be transformed Prove the will of God, acceptable and perfect

Put on the new man- Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22) Created according to God: Righteousness and Holiness Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness

OUR RESPONSE

How is my process of redemption doing? It consists of Spiritual Growth!!

Many of us would have to admit that our growth process is not what it ought to be

Even our connection to God is not what it should be either Would you pray with me and commit yourself to the

process of redemption that God wants to complete in you? Love God Live the Christian life: Grow in the knowledge and the faith of Christ

CONSECRATION PRAYER

Work out your salvation with fear and trembling… It is that important!!