Now is the Time: The Savior

“Now Is The Time: The Savior”

2 Corinthians 6:1-2
Sunday, March 21, 2021

Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

Paul, the author of Corinthians, was a man who understood the value in the gift of Jesus Christ which is the gift of Salvation. He was a man who lived his life in pursuit of righteousness before God. A persecutor of the church in the beginning of his life and thinking he was doing the work of God, Paul gave his life to what he believed was a religious mission given to him by God. But Paul was missing the point and the purpose of who God is and what God really wanted to do in his life. It was not until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus that Paul finally saw what real Salvation was. And with the same vigor that he had once persecuted the church, Paul now shared the truth and love of Jesus Christ, his Savior, with the world around him. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul challenges us to not ignore or miss the potential of God working in our lives and to take hold of His promise to give us a new life in Him and a hope to navigate this world around us. 

March 14: Now Is The Time: The Teacher (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)

March 21: Now Is The Time: The Savior (2 Corinthians 6:1-2) 

March 28: Piercing Word: Passion: The Musical

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1. What is a ____________ with God?

a. A ____________ between Jesus and you.

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else.” John 10:27-28

For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn. Romans 11:29

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b. A new ____________ in your life.

We love each other because he loved us first. 1 John 4:19

But be sure to fear the LORD and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24

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2. What is the ____________ for?

a. Our time is ____________ here on earth.

Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away. Psalm 90:10

“You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest.”  John 4:35

b. Our work is ____________ here on earth.

These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Luke 10:2

“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’” Matthew 7:21-23

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3. What is the marvelous ____________?

a. The power of real ____________.

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

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b. The perfect picture of ____________.

Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Philippians 2:6-8

4. What will you do with ____________ today?

a. ____________ it.

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.  Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.   Romans 10:9 (ESV)

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b. ____________ it.

Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5

The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9

5. God wants ____________ to find Salvation.

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9

Closing: Today is the day of Salvation! Where does your relationship with Jesus stand right now?