Salvation: How To Overcome Temptation
Temptation is common in the life of man, an requires you to be absolutely dependent upon God. Temptation may be defined as the enticement to fulfill a God-given desire or drive in a God-forbidden way. There are three ways to deal with temptation:
- Give in
- Fight in the flesh, only to be frustrated and often defeated. (Romans 7)
- Prevail in the power of Jesus Christ.
Truths about Temptation
- The Period: Jesus was Tempted Immediately after his Baptism
- The Place: Jesus was Tempted in the Wilderness
Types of Temptation
- Physical pleasure -- This is a temptation that appeals to the body
- Earthly position -- This is the temptation to put God to the test, or bypass the narrow road.
- Spiritual power -- Satan seeks to destroy our relationship with God through your appetites, ambitions, and affections. You must be alert and aware of his schemes.
Triumph over Temptation
Our victory over temptation requires:- Compliance with the Word of God (Phillippians 4:19)
- Commitment to the Will of God
- Continuance in the Worship of God (James 4:7)
How to Experience God's Forgiveness
But what happens when a Christian sins? How does sin affect your relationship with God? Your fellowship with God is maintained through Jesus Christ in confession of sin. fellowship with God assures the strength and resource of the inner life to face and endure any outer circumstance.When and how do I confess?
- You affirm God's acceptance of Jesus.
- You accept God's acceptance of yourself.
- You agree with God's acceptance of others.
One of the greatest evidences of your new life in Christ is a desire to tell others about Jesus. This is life's greatest call and highest privilege to be God's ambassador, seeking to persuade others to be reconciled to God.
The Constraint of the Gospel
The wonderful thing about the Gospel is that it is simple yet profound. These are the facts to which faith must be applied if a person is to receive new life in Christ.To better equip you for sharing your faith, the following outline is given. You may use it to share the Gospel of Christ with others.
- The Problem with Man (Romans 3:23), (Romans 6:23)
- The Provision for Man (Romans 5:8)
- The Promise to Man (Romans 10:9-10), (Romans 13)