Sunday Re-Cap (13 April 2008)

The Principles of Salvation seen in Joseph’s Life (Gen.45)

by Ps. Abel Phillips

1. THE PRINCIPLE OF COMPASSION (Genesis 45:1-3)

God’s love is greater than all our sin

1. Genesis 42:7 - He spoke roughly to test them
2. Genesis 42:24 – He wept out of compassion & love

2. THE PRINCIPLE OF CONVICTION (Genesis 45:3)

No one is truly saved apart from the conviction of sin.

3. THE PRINCIPLE OF CONVERSION (Genesis 45:4-8)

In order to be saved, we must come to Him, yielding to His Lordship; by grace through faith

1. Ephesians 2:8-10 – Saved by Grace through faith unto good works.

4. THE PRINCIPLE OF CONFESSION (Genesis 45:9-13)
1. Once we give our hearts to our Lord, it is our job to confess Him openly and publicly
2. The message we are to share
1. We once rejected Him.
2. God has raised Him up on high.
3. He has a name that is above every name.
4. The world is now at His feet.
5. He is the fairest of ten thousand.
6. He has forgiven all of our sins.
7. He wants us to be with Him and to share His glory.

5. THE PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNION (Genesis 45:14-15)

You have been redeemed, forgiven and commissioned to fellowship with your King.

6. THE PRINCIPLE OF COMPENSATION (Genesis 45:16-23)

God saves us entirely by grace, then enriches us and supplies us for service

1. Hebrews 2:11 – He calls us brethren before God
2. Matthew 6:33 – Seek his Kingdom first, He will provide
3. Colossians 2:10 – In Him we are complete
4. Philippians 4:19 – He shall supply all our needs

7. THE PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNICATION (Genesis 45:24-28)
1. We communicate by our love (John 13:35)
2. We communicate by our lips – The truth of the Word of God
3. We communicate by our lives – Our Christ like Character.