Author Dr. James. A McBean. D.Th., MCC

Copyright © 2008 Library of Congress Washington.D.C.20559

Publisher: Revival Tract Ministries, Inc

1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

When a person made a genuine confession of faith in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit of Christ gave that person the assurance of salvation, that the person know from the very moment when the blood of Christ touch their heart.

When the person gets save, they are, save from all their sins. Past, present, and future, once and for all. You are save from the penalty of sin, but not from the presence of sin. You can still sin and need to confess it to the lord. However, you will end up committing that same sin again and again. That does not mean that you are not saved. But, as long as you live in this body you will have problem with sins. And the reason for this is because your sin nature, was not remove, it will only be remove when you received a glorified body in the resurrection.

1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVE THE BELIVER THE ASURANBCE OF SALVATION.

Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: The assurance of salvation does not base on believe, you know it. A woman does not have to believe that she can get pregnant to get pregnant. If she is fertile and her mate has the right amount of sperm count, she will get pregnant regardless of her beliefs. If you have a headache and you take pill, the headache will goes away regardless of your beliefs.

THE HOLY SPIRIT PRODUCES THE WITNESS IN US.

1 John 5:10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

THE HOLY SPIRIT PRODUCE AN INWORD CHANGE IN US THAT WORK ITSELF OUTWARD.

2 Cor. 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

THE CHANGE GIVES YOU A NEW LOOK AT LIFE AND THINGS.

Acts 9:18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

THOSE YOU ONCE HATE NOW YOU LOVE.

Acts 9:19-21 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. [20] And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. [21] But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

WHAT IS IT THAT REMAINS UNCHANGE AFTER CONVERSION?

All of your instinctive functions will remain unchanged. You will still have you likeness for certain food. Still having your ambitions to achieve, you will still have your sex drive. Anger, and the ability to envy and covet. You have to bring these negative feeling under control or it will spring up and entrap you, and your faith became dead. Still save, but unfruitful.

Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Galatians 5:6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

THINGS THAT SATAN WILL USE TO ROB YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

Satan is going pose a challenge and try to mess up your new life, because it is quite possible.

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

There are three main traps that a new believers need to be ware of. Beware of getting married to one of Satan disciples that he has hidden among genuine believers. The bible calls these "false brethren" Beware of falling under the ministry of leader ship of one of Satan ministers that he has in the church posing as ministers of God. When seeking a mate beware of falling in love with somebody that has a familiar spirit.

This is a very friendly demon. You will say, "This person is one of the nicest people there is" but when you get to know them it is like stepping into dung, that has been cover up by dirt. Also, as a counselor, I meet a lot of Christians who complain that the sex does not work with such people, even though it worked before. Since Satan has control over such Satan keep turning the urges on off so as to harass the marriage. And if you do not use proper wisdom they can make it look like you are the one bothering them. This kind of people can mourn, and cry as if they are under gross persecution, at the same time the suppose persecutor is nowhere to be found. You will need to wait on God and leave all serious decisions on hold until you reach the place in God where you can know for sure.

Leviticus 19:31 Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God.

Galatians 2:4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Satan has some six groups of false brethren in the church, and he is going to try to get you married off to one of such and them have your life tied up for the next thirty years. Satan is going to try to see that your life will not influence a change in any body else life. You will have to prevent him from doing this by resisting him, and let him flee.

SATANIC MINISTERS.

2 Cor. 11:13-15 for such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. [14] And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. [15] Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

FALSE BRETHREN DISPISE OTHERS...

2 Tim. 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

CANNOT COME TO ANY AGGREMENT.

Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

2 Cor. 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

THESE ARE BEING DECEIVED BY SATAN.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:24 Therefore, whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

GET SAVE AND KNOW THAT YOU GET SAVE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

To continue in the faith is more important. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 13:43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. The scriptures speaks of "much tribulation" But what it did not tell you is that you can determine the amount of tribulation you get by fallowing certain principles laid down in the scriptures.

Ten Things to Continue In:

1. the Lord (1 Samuel 12:14)

3. Well doing (Romans 2:7)

2. Following The Word of God (John 8:31)

4. Christ's love (John 15:9; 1 Tim. 2:15)

5. The grace of God (Acts 13:43)

6. The faith (Acts 14:22; Col. 1:23)

7. God's goodness (Romans 11:22)

8. Prayer (Col. 4:2)

9. Sound doctrines (1 Tim. 4:16; 2 Tim. 3:14)

10. The Son and the Father (1 John 2:24)

If we do these things we are blessed and if not, then we are cursed. God cannot lay down the conditions upon which He will bless us, then ignore them and bless if the conditions are not met.

THE REASON FOR PERSECUTION.

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

The lord is going to put a beauty upon you as you progress in your daily walk with him. This beauty is going to make you look more dignified that what you truly are. Other people going to compare themselves with you and feel lest. Then they will say, You been trying to tell them that you are better than them, any piece of clothing you put on it will look better than their expensive on, because the blessing of God is upon you , And this is where the persecution is going to came from. You will look better than your teachers look and sometime know more.

Psalm 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Twenty-one things we know:

1. That we know Him (1 John 2:3).

2. That we are in Him (1 John 2:5).

3. It is the last time (1 John 2:18).

4. We know all things of truth (1 John 2:20).

5. We know the truth (1 John 2:21).

6. That no lie is of the truth (1 John 2:21)

. 7. Everyone that doeth righteousness is born of God (1 John 2:29).

8. When He shall appear, we shall be like Him (1 John 3:2).

9. He was manifested to take away our sins; and in Him is no sin (1 John 3:5).

10. We have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren (1 John 3:14).

11. No murderer or hater of people has eternal life (1 John 3:15).

12. We are of the truth (1 John 3:19).

13. He abideth in us (1 John 3:24).

14. We have the Spirit of God (1 John 4:2,13).

15. We know the difference between the Spirit of truth and the Spirit of error (1 John 4:6).

16. That we dwell in Him and He in us (1 John 4:13).

17. We love God's children (1 John 5:2).

18. We have eternal life (1 John 5:13).

19. Whosoever is born of God sinneth not (1 John 5:18).

20. We are of God (1 John 5:19).

21. The Son of God is come, and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him

that is true; and we are in Him (1 John 5:20).

Twenty-one Names and Titles of Satan

1. Devil (1 Peter 5:8; Matthew 4:1-11; Ephes. 6:11)

2. Adversary (1 Peter 5:8; 1 Tim. 5:14)

3. Satan (Rev. 12:9; Luke 10:18; Luke 11:18)

4. Belial (2 Cor. 6:15; Deut. 13:13)

5. Lucifer (Isaiah 14:12-14)

6. Dragon (Rev. 12:3-17; Rev. 13:2-11; Rev. 20:2)

7. Serpent (Rev. 12:9; 2 Cor. 11:3)

8. Enemy (Matthew 13:39; Luke 10:19)

9. Tempter (Matthew 4:3; 1 Thes. 3:5)

10. Wicked one (Matthew 13:19; 1 John 5:18)

11. Beelzebub (Matthew 10:25; Matthew 12:24)

12. The god of this world (2 Cor. 4:4)

13. Prince of this world (John 12:31)

14. Accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10)

15. Prince of the power of the air (Ephes. 2:1-3; Ephes. 5:12)

16. The anointed cherub (Ezekiel 28:11-17)

17. Angel of light (2 Cor. 11:14)

18. Prince of devils (Matthew 12:24)

19. The thief (John 10:10)

20. King over all the children of pride (Job 41:34)

21. Leviathan (Job 41:1; Isaiah 27:1)

Seven Things Satan Is Compared To

1. A roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8)

2. A fowler (Psalm 91:3)

3. Fowls (Matthew 13:4,19)

4. A wolf (John 10:12)

5. A thief (John 10:10)

6. A serpent (Rev. 12:9; Rev. 20:3)

7. A great red dragon (Rev. 12:3-12)

Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-7.