The “paradigm of salvation” 544 - 1 - 5

The Paradigm of Salvation with thanks to Earl D. Rachmacher:

“I have been saved;

I am being saved;

and I will be saved.”

There are three tenses to salvation.

Past tense, justification is a free gift provided by the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on the cross. When Jesus said it is finished (tetelestai), it was finished. To add to this is trying to do it our way by works; trying to reconcile ourselves to God and marginalizing the gift of grace. Jesus was the propitiation which afforded us reconciliation to our righteous God.

Present tense, Sanctification removes us from the power of sin. CM asked, “You’ve been saved, now what are you doing with it?” With sanctification, we are a work and process as we try to become more Christ like in our behavior.

In his commentary “Inheritance & Rewards” CM points out that all believers are not going to be equal in heaven. He adds that there a difference between overcoming sin and bearing fruit and that there is a difference between “entering” the Kingdom and “inheriting.” The goal is to become a partaker with Jesus, a metachoi in word and deed. This includes witnessing and bringing others into the kingdom.

From his writing even Paul was concerned that he might not have done enough as a partaker. 1 Corinthians 9:27, "But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached (G2784) to others, I myself should be a castaway (G96)."

Future tense, Glorification removes us from even the presence of sin. The wonderful news is that all believers will be resurrected/ glorified and given a body like Christ. However, rewards and inheritance will be determined what we get is a partaker with Christ during our incarnation.

Crowns are promised to those who are/ were metachoi of Jesus.

• Crown of Life for those who have suffered for His sake.

• Crown of Righteousness for those who loved His appearing.

• Crown of Glory for those who fed the flock.

• Crown Incorruptible for those who press on steadfastly.

• Crown of Rejoicing for those who win souls.

In my personal walk with the Lord in I’m trying very hard to be a partaker with Him. I can recall when I was nearly embarrassed to mention the name Jesus around family and friends. The use of the word God was acceptable, however, saying Jesus seemed to be a bridge too far. Now as the song on the album Jerusalem Homecoming goes, "Can't Stop Talkin' About Him."

Jesus suffered greatly and then gave up his spirit into the hands of God. I will be eternally grateful to Jesus for reconciling me with a righteous God before whom I otherwise could never stand. Jesus indeed stood in the gap.

G2784

κηρύσσω

kērussō

kay-roos'-so

Of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel): - preach (-er), proclaim, publish.

G96

ἀδόκιμος

adokimos

ad-ok'-ee-mos

From G1 (as a negative particle) and G1384; unapproved, that is, rejected; by implication worthless (literally or morally): - castaway, rejected, reprobate.

God’s judgment starts with His own? Why? 521-2 - 13 - 1

God’s judgment starts with his own people. While Israel has been under the judgment of God numerous times here I’m going to concentrate on the Church. I always enjoy going over posts from previous classes to check for the relevancy today. What I posted in another class more than a year ago still has relevancy today.

In comparing and contrasting the different “judgments” that will occur in the future there are scriptures to support them.

Bema Seat Judgment starts with the house of the Lord after the Rapture. Those facing this judgment include:

The Raptured Church: 1 Thessalonians 4:17, “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up (G726) together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” God's judgment starts with his Church (believers) after the rapture. Here are believers have already been justified by the ransom paid by Jesus on the cross. Believers will be judged for what they did during their incarnation (Sanctification).

Those who passed believing in Christ, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:”

Tribulation saints raised at Christ’s return, Revelation 20:4b, “I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”

Believing Old Testament saints, Daniel 12:1-2a, “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life”

G726

ἁρπάζω

harpazō

har-pad'-zo - pronunciation guide

From a derivative of G138; to seize (in various applications): - catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force).

Interestingly and relevant is a Discussion Question I’m working on for the course 1 & 2 Peter, the paradigm of salvation:

Past Tense: Separation from the Penalty of Sin, Justification Salvation

Present Tense: Separation from the Power of Sin, Sanctification Salvation

Future Tense: Separation from the Presence of Sin, Glorification Salvation

 I suspect that we, the Church, are judged first as we are his children .