Lesson Three
Restoration in Christ
Jesus’ invitation
Our response
THIS LESSON COVERS THE FOLLOWING:
Through Jesus Christ and what He did through His birth, life, death and resurrection, we have been given the following promises from God…
Restoration in Christ
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Restoration in Christ 〰️
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Romans 3:21-18,
Romans 6:1-14,
Romans 9:1-28
New Record
Victory over the penalty of sin. The law was meant to convict us, but God’s answer was to clear us through faith in Jesus. We give Jesus our sins and the punishment for sin (death), and in return, He gives us His perfect record of obedience and the gift of eternal life. Our legal standing is secure, and according to the law, we are blameless.
New Nature
Victory over the power of sin. Now that we belong to His family, we are no longer slaves to sin, so we don't need to act like we are. Grace allows us to follow Christ and live by the Holy Spirit. Sin is no longer a barrier to God because Jesus removed that obstacle. The only thing that can keep you from Heaven is not believing.
Restored Relationship
Victory over fear and shame. We depend on Jesus to define our identity. Our relationship with God begins with trust — we are His children and heirs of His Promise. Jesus’ sacrifice has redeemed us, and we cannot earn this. We believe that Jesus has done everything to connect us with God, making us righteous, holy, and blameless in His sight.
Jesus invitation extends to everyone
Jesus uses the phrase “Come to Me”. He extends His invitation of the gospel to every person that has been on earth. God first called out to us, He sent Jesus before we even were aware that we needed Him as our Messiah.
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Matthew 11 v 28;
John 6 v 37;
Romans 10 v 8-13
His Promise
Each invitation carries the promise from Jesus which is clear and straightforward - “I will come in”. Jesus promises to “all who come to me, I will embrace and will never turn them away”. The promise fully supports God’s invitation, creating faith in those who respond to His call.
Our Response
Paul teaches that we are saved by believing in our hearts and openly confessing our beliefs. He states, “Whoever calls on the Lord will be saved.” By asking God for salvation in Jesus’ name, we can fully experience it. There's a difference between understanding the gospel and having true faith that brings real-life changes. The New Testament uses various terms to describe how we respond to the gospel, but all refer to actions that are clear and accessible to everyone.
Ways we respond to the Gospel:
The New Testament uses various words to describe our response to the gospel invitation. All of these have in common a simple act that anyone can understand and carry out.
To Call (Romans 10 v 8 - 9)
To Come (Matthew 11 v 28)
To Drink (John 4 v 14; 7 v 37)
To Receive (John 1 v 11 - 13)
To Knock ( Revelation 3 v 20)
We can't speak for others.
The common theme in these responses is that you must act for yourself. Each person is responsible for their own choices, and salvation depends on how they respond to the gospel. Dereck Prince emphasizes that all Believers must understand the gospel and the different ways the New Testament highlights the need for each person to personally respond to it.
“Whatever comes from our decision will be our responsibility, our fault. Good things we have set our hearts on become real only as we choose them.”
Your faith in Jesus is personal, but it's also important to share. We encourage new followers of Jesus to tell someone about their experiences, even though it might feel daunting. To make it easier, try writing your story in a journal and ask God who you should talk to.