The Household of God Ephesians 2:19
Two kinds of man Sunday, March 12, 2017
Reading: 1 John 3:7-8
1. Introduction
The redemption of man by God has resulted in two kinds of man in the world. 1
John 3:7-8
2. The way of assistance
• A man may be assisted remotely
• A man may be assisted at close quarters
• A man may be assisted by Identification
3. Man's predicament
Man is trapped.
Many men get into one kind of trouble or another because of lack of
understanding and also because of their depraved nature. Romans 6:16
That is to say they lack righteousness.
• After Adam's sin he became naked
• After Lucifer's sin he became the devil
• After Joshua's sin Israel was defeated.
When a man commits sin it is to his disadvantage. When a man commits
righteousness it is to his advantage. Daniel stopped the insane stupidity of his
enemies by righteousness.
4. Two Kinds of Man 1 John 3:7-8
He that commits sin is of the devil 1 John 3:8a such a one needs Redemption.
5. Identification
Jesus is our redeemer. Because he identified with man Hebrews 2:14
Remote assistance; The appeal of God through the law was good. 2 Corinthians
6:16
Close assistance the coming of the lord was better John 1:14
Identification the identity of Jesus with man was best. Hebrews 7:25.
6. Which man are you
• Romans 6:1-2. When gives their life to Jesus they have identification.
• Buried in Baptism 4
• Planted in death 5
• Crucified with him 6
• Dead to sin and alive with Christ 7-11
Have the right mindset 11 live for the Lord. Be a servant of righteousness 18
Prayer: Thank you that Jesus identified with me. I live a servant of
righteousness.
Key Morale
Men can be re-born as righteous people.