Quote from Forum Archives on August 10, 2005, 12:33 am

Posted by: biblenotes <biblenotes@...>

SPECIAL NOTE:

 

Dear subscribers,  I realize that many long-time subscribers received this Bible Note long ago.  But, as I contemplated the need of lost souls to come to know the Savior, I felt compelled to send this simple gospel truth out again.  Sometimes, as I review what I have written and preached, I find that the most simple and straight-forward truths, are many times the most stirring and most needful.

 

For those who do not know the Savior in a real, personal relationship, please read this Bible Note with your heart and mind attentive to the voice of the Savior.  He longs for you to hear Him and to allow Him a chance to make your heart right with God.

 

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When Jesus Comes to Your Heart

 

Revelation 3:14-22 (Text v.20)

"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."

 (Sermon notes minus illustrations)

 

Intro.:  It must have been twenty or more years ago I heard these words "If Jesus came to your house" -- words of a song/poem -- "I wonder what you’d do".  But, oh dear people, the Bible says that Jesus is the “light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world”.  Therefore, I say, when Jesus comes to your heart, I wonder what you will do!

 

I.  When the Redeemer Comes to Your Heart

 

 Among other things He comes as:

  A.  The Son of God

  B.  Your Sacrifice for Sin

  C.  Your Savior -- He stands ready to save you from all your sins, guilt & shame

  D.  The Suitor of Your Heart -- He knocks with patient love

  E.  The Song of Your Soul -- If only you let Him in, you’ll never be sorry!

 

 II.  He Has Requirements for You to Meet

 

  Conditions you must meet with your heart:

  A.  Observe -- give Him your attention

       1.  Behold as He stands before your heart’s door

       2.  Listen as He Knocks & Speaks

  B.  Obey -- “If any man will ...” --

        be obedient to His voice, simply and completely obey

  C.  Open -- “... open the door” --

        accept Him in whatever way He chooses to come in -- by faith -- simple

        so simple a child may be saved!  Just let Him come into your heart.

 

 III.  He Wants a Relationship with You!

 

        Once you let Him in, you will notice:

    A.  His Coming -- “When Jesus comes ...” --

          His mighty instantaneous transformation of your heart,

          darkness turned to light, sin to righteousness, sorrow into joy,

    B.  His Company -- “Lo, I am with you alway” -- walking with Him

    C.  His Communion -- talking with Him

          prayer, a two-way means of communication

 

Conclusion:  It is so simple, so right, and so rewarding to

open your heart’s door and let the Savior, Jesus Christ, come

in to transform and to stay.  Why don’t you do it today?

 

Yours In Christ,
Martin Overfield

 

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