𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗟

DELIVERED BY BELIEVING THE GOSPEL

(Saved from Future Wrath & Freed from Present Bondage)

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel…” — 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV)
“Rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

INTRODUCTION

God’s salvation in this Dispensation of Grace does
two great works at once:
Delivers us NOW from the power of Satan and sin
Delivers us FUTURELY from the wrath to come

This deliverance comes one way only—by believing Paul’s gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1–4). No rituals. No works. No endurance tests. Grace alone.

① PROCLAIMED GOSPEL
1 Corinthians 15:1–4
God saves by a declared message.

A. Death for Our Sins
Romans 5:8
– Substitution accomplished
– Sin judged
– Love displayed

B. Burial Confirmed
Isaiah 53:9
– Death proven
– Payment sealed
– Justice satisfied

C. Resurrection Completed
Romans 4:25
– Justification granted
– Victory secured
– Life bestowed

② PERSONAL FAITH
Romans 3:28
Salvation is received by believing, not behaving.

A. Faith Alone Required
Ephesians 2:8–9
– Grace saves
– Works excluded
– Boasting removed

B. Faith in Christ Alone
Acts 16:31
– No substitutes
– No additions
– No alternatives

C. Faith Settles Eternity
Ephesians 1:13
– Passed from death to life
– Condemnation gone
– Assurance secured

③ PARDON FROM SIN
Colossians 2:13
Salvation brings complete forgiveness.

A. Past Sins Forgiven
Ephesians 1:7
– Redemption through blood
– Forgiveness full
– Grace abundant

B. Present Standing Cleansed
Romans 8:1
– No condemnation
– Peace with God
– Standing secure

C. Permanent Justification
Romans 5:1
– Declared righteous
– Faith counted
– Law satisfied

④ POWER OF SATAN BROKEN
Colossians 1:13
Believers are rescued from Satan’s authority NOW.

A. Kingdom Transfer
Acts 26:18
– From darkness to light
– From Satan to God
– From bondage to freedom

B. Chains Destroyed
Romans 6:14
– Sin no longer reigns
– Grace rules
– Freedom realized

C. Authority Replaced
Ephesians 1:21–22
– Christ exalted
– Believer positioned
– Enemy defeated

⑤ PRESENT DELIVERANCE
Galatians 1:4
Grace delivers us from this evil age.

A. World System Rejected
Romans 12:2
– Mind renewed
– World resisted
– Truth embraced

B. Flesh Power Broken
Romans 6:6
– Old man crucified
– Sin dethroned
– New life enabled

C. Spirit Power Supplied
Galatians 5:16
– Walk in the Spirit
– Lusts subdued
– Victory daily

⑥ POSITION IN CHRIST
Ephesians 2:6
Believers are placed in Christ spiritually.

A. Seated With Christ
Colossians 3:1
– Heavenly position
– Eternal security
– Spiritual authority

B. Identified With Christ
Romans 6:3–4
– Died with Him
– Buried with Him
– Raised with Him

C. Complete in Christ
Colossians 2:10
– Nothing lacking
– No upgrades needed
– Christ sufficient

⑦ PROTECTED FROM WRATH
1 Thessalonians 1:10
Grace saves from God’s future wrath.

A. Wrath Is Appointed
Romans 2:5
– Judgment coming
– Day determined
– Justice inevitable

B. Believers Are Exempt
1 Thessalonians 5:9
– Not appointed to wrath
– Saved by grace
– Hope secured

C. Rapture Removes the Church
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
– Before judgment
– Mystery revealed
– Blessed hope

⑧ PERMANENT SECURITY
Ephesians 1:13
Salvation cannot be lost.

A. Sealed by the Spirit
Ephesians 4:30
– God’s mark
– God’s guarantee
– God’s possession

B. Kept by God’s Power
1 Peter 1:5
– Not self-kept
– Not performance-based
– Power-preserved

C. Nothing Can Separate
Romans 8:38–39
– No force
– No failure
– No fear

⑨ PURPOSE FOR LIVING
2 Corinthians 5:15
Deliverance produces devotion, not license.

A. Live for Christ
Galatians 2:20
– Christ lives in me
– Faith motivates
– Grace empowers

B. Serve as Ambassadors
2 Corinthians 5:20
– Message of reconciliation
– Ministry of grace
– Mission declared

C. Walk Worthy
Ephesians 4:1
– Calling honored
– Character shaped
– Christ reflected

⑩ PROCLAIMING HOPE
Titus 2:13
The delivered believer lives with expectancy.

A. Looking for Christ
Philippians 3:20
– Heavenly citizenship
– Earth temporary
– Hope upward

B. Loving His Appearing
2 Timothy 4:8
– Crown promised
– Faithfulness rewarded
– Glory anticipated

C. Living Ready
1 John 3:3
– Hope purifies
– Life aligned
– Christ magnified

CONCLUSION

By believing Paul’s gospel:
You are DELIVERED NOW from Satan’s power
You are DELIVERED FOREVER from God’s wrath
Grace does not only save—it sets free.

CALL TO ACTION

BELIEVE the gospel (1 Cor. 15:1–4)
BREAK free from bondage by grace
LOOK for Christ’s return

“Now is the accepted time… now is the day of salvation!” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

FINAL THOUGHTS

Gospel proclaimed
Faith received
Sin pardoned
Satan defeated
Present delivered
Position secured
Wrath escaped
Security sealed
Purpose renewed
Hope assured in Christ