BE CONVERTED

Luke 22:31-32
Theme: Three results of a truly converted Life
Date: June 14, 2003
Intro.
I.

Three Types of Men:

A. Converted, but not saved
Illus. Anthony Pezzota (his testimony of being converted but not saved)
Rom. 10:1-3; 2 Tim. 3:5
Luke 22:31, Satan hath desired you
B. Saved, but not converted
1 Cor. 1:2; 5:5; Rom. 6:1-4
C. Saved and converted
Rom. 12:1,2

II.

A Truly Converted Life

A. The Self Is Sanctified
I have prayed for thee (Lk. 22:32; Jn. 17;17)
1. In the Son (1 Cor. 1:2) from sin (1 Cor. 6:9-11)
2. Through the Word (Jn. 17:17; Eph. 5:26) from the world (Jn.17:6, 9,11,
12, 14, 18)
Bad example: Demas (2 Tim. 4:10)
3. For the Ministry (2 Tim. 2:21) from money-stry (Jn. 21:1-14; 1 Cor.
9:14)
B. The Saints Are Strengthened
Strengthen they brethren (Luke 22:32; Jn. 21:15-23)
1. Unity of the saints (Eph. 4:11-16)
2. Edification of the saints (Gal. 6:1,3)
3. Support of the saints (Gal. 6:2,5)
a) The saved (Gal. 6:9,10; Mk 25:31-46)
b) The servants (Gal 6:6; Phil. 4:15, 17-19)
c) The sent (2 Cor. 10:15,16; 1 Cor. 9:1-14)
* The Holy Spirit is Sovereign (Luke 22:33; Jn. 21:19; Acts 4:8, 12)
C. The Souls Are Saved
1. Weep for them (Pray) Ps 126:5,6
2. Work for them (Give) 1 Thes. 2:9
3. Win them (Go)

Conclusion: I Am Resolved (Testimony)

Be Converted (From weakness to an empowered life)
Sanctify yourself for Gods use.
Strengthen those who serve God and the brethren.
Serve God yourself (Rescue the perishing)