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Study 10 of 10

Need for a Personal Saviour

Every believer must have a daily, personal experience with God and not rely on theory or human guides.

Hands-free narration of this study — good for the car.

Synopsis

Prescott concludes the series by stressing the need for a personal, daily experience with the Saviour. Too many have preached the word without faith or obedience, leading to an unconverted, unsanctified state. He warns that we cannot rely on human guides who are not in close connection with God. Instead, every soul must live under the direct rays of the Sun of Righteousness, becoming a channel of light. This personal connection is the only protection against the 'specious devices of the enemy' and the 'blind leaders' who would lead us away from the narrow path of the truth. We are to feel and act as one with Christ in this critical time.

Key points

  • We must not rely on theory alone; we need a daily, personal experience with God.
  • Many have preached the Word without personally obeying it or having faith in it.
  • Worldly guides will lead us away from the path Jesus pointed out.
  • We must feel and act as one with Christ to be channels of light to the world.

Key texts

  • Galatians 2:20
  • John 15:5
  • Matthew 5:14

From the book

Sermon 4 · Personal Relationship with Christ · Read this chapter

  • “No longer question your need of a personal Saviour.” (sermon 4)
  • “Those who have not a daily experience in the things of God will not move wisely.” (sermon 4)
  • “God help us to live under the direct rays of the Sun of Righteousness, that we may be channels of light to the world.” (sermon 4)

Put it into practice

  • Dedicate time daily to a personal experience with God in His Word.
  • Examine whether my belief is merely theoretical or a living, personal faith.
  • Pray to be a faithful channel of light in my community.
  1. Comprehension

    1. Why is a daily experience with God necessary?

  2. Scripture

    2. What is the danger of preaching the Word without obeying it?

  3. Doctrinal Clarity

    3. How can we avoid being led astray by worldly guides?

  4. Scripture

    4. What does it mean to be 'channels of light'?

  5. Doctrinal Clarity

    5. Why should we not question our need for a personal Saviour?

  6. Contrast

    6. What is the difference between theory and experience?

  7. Doctrinal Clarity

    7. How can you cultivate a more personal experience with Christ today?

  8. Application

    8. What is one specific way your life will be a channel of light today?