Saved, Sealed and Sanctified to be part of the Body of Christ - Ian Robson
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Summary
The speaker advises newcomers to deeply consider and articulate why they chose to attend the church, suggesting the reason should be a desire for a truly godly life rather than external benefits like finding a spouse or business contacts. He emphasizes that true commitment involves submitting to spiritual authority and, most importantly, maintaining primary loyalty to Jesus Christ, not to the church institution itself. The ultimate goal of the church is to connect people to Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why did you choose to come to CFC?Believers should be able to clearly explain to their children why they belong to Christian Fellowship Church, just as Israelites explained the Passover.
Wrong reasons for joining the churchPeople often join a church because they are fed up with their previous one, or for financial help, business contacts, or family ties, but these are faulty motivations.
The right reasons to be hereThose who stay should be weary of their own defeated lives, eager to submit to Spiritual Authority, and desiring to know Jesus personally.
Three S's of being part of the body of ChristTo understand what it means to be part of the true church, believers must remember three essential words: saved, sealed, and sanctified.
What it means to be savedSalvation begins with genuine repentance from sin, as seen on the day of Pentecost, and continues as an ongoing escape from a perverse generation.
Bearing fruits in keeping with repentanceJohn the Baptist warned people not to rely on religious affiliation, demanding that the Holy Spirit lay the ax to the root of their lives to produce real fruit.Luke 3:7–8
Being sealed with the Holy SpiritGod places a seal on believers through the Holy Spirit, serving as a down payment and pledge for the final redemption of our bodies.
Being sanctified and set apartSanctification means being set apart from the world and for God to become His special possession and a peculiar people.
Called to be saints in Christ JesusPaul wrote to the Corinthians reminding them that though they faced problems, they were washed, sanctified, and justified in the Lord.1 Corinthians 1:2
Faithful is He who called youGod is faithful to sanctify believers entirely in spirit, soul, and body, and He will bring it to pass if we yield to Him.
A call to personal reflection and repentanceBelievers should humble themselves before God, examine their hearts, and seek help from elders if they have not truly been born again.
