TITLE: Salvation By Faith

TEXT: Galatians 2:16-20

PROPOSITION: Our salvation by faith requires us to trust in Jesus and no one else.

QUESTION: What?

KEY WORD: Demands

READING: Same

Introduction:

1. Paul explains that we are saved by faith.

2. We often misunderstand how this works.

3. Let’s discuss how faith saves and what it demands of us.

4. Faith DEMANDS:

1. Looking UNTO Jesus, not just AT Him.

    A. Hebrews 12:2 “Looking UNTO Jesus”

    B. NOT LOOK AT JESUS:

        1. The man - miracles, teachings, wisdom

        2. Compassion, Zeal, Claims

    C. UNTO HIM:

        1. Faith = lean, rely, depend, trust

        2. Allstate - “You’re in good hands”

        3. Tightrope walker over the falls

        4. Peter walked on water - Matthew 14:22-33

2. Looking AWAY from everything else.

    A. Church directory

    B. Congregational membership

    C. Baptism (1 John 5:4-6)

    D. Special feelings

    E. Repentant of sins

    F. Health and Wealth

    G. Good Works - Matt. 7:21-23

3. Relying on a FACT, not experiencing a FEELING.

    A. Auto accident - Woman screams, Girl faints, Boy gets excited, Man runs to help

    B. Invitation response - Weeps, tears,- Huge smile

Conclusion:

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness.

I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus name.

Salvation by faith demands that we:

1. Look Unto Jesus.

2. Look away from everywhere else

3. Rely upon the facts of the Gospel.