St. John's Anglican Church Madoc Ontario

06/08/2026

📖 ONLY GOD CAN GIVE EVERLASTING LIFE

Text: Romans 6:23; 1 Timothy 1:15-16; Ephesians 2:8-9

🎯 INTRODUCTION

The image reminds us of an important truth:
A doctor may save your physical life.
A lawyer may defend your legal life.
A soldier may protect your national life.
But only God can give everlasting life.

From a Dispensational perspective, eternal life today is not obtained by works, religion, law-keeping, water baptism, or church membership. It is received by faith alone in the finished work of Christ revealed through the Apostle Paul (1 Cor. 15:1-4).
The greatest need of mankind is not physical healing, legal protection, or military security—it is spiritual salvation.

1️⃣ GOD'S PROVISION IS A SAVING PROVISION
📖 Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Before God can give eternal life, He must first deal with man's greatest problem—sin.

A. Sin Brings Condemnation
📖 Romans 3:23
All men are guilty before God.
B. Sin Produces Corruption
📖 Romans 5:12
Death entered through Adam's fall.
C. Sin Results in Separation
📖 Isaiah 59:2
Sin separates man from God.
D. Sin Requires Compensation
📖 Romans 6:23
The wages of sin must be paid.
E. Sin Finds Its Cure in Christ
📖 2 Corinthians 5:21
Christ became sin for us.
✨ Dispensational Insight
The cross was God's complete answer to mankind's sin problem. Christ paid the full penalty once and for all.
📖 Colossians 2:13-14

2️⃣ GOD'S PAYMENT IS A SUFFICIENT PAYMENT
📖 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
"Christ died for our sins... was buried... and rose again the third day."
The gospel is not what we do for God but what Christ has done for us.

A. Atoning Death
📖 Romans 5:8
Christ died in our place.
B. Accomplished Burial
📖 1 Corinthians 15:4
His burial proved His death.
C. Authentic Resurrection
📖 1 Corinthians 15:4
His resurrection proved victory.
D. Absolute Satisfaction
📖 Romans 3:25
God's justice was satisfied.
E. Available Salvation
📖 Acts 13:38-39
Forgiveness is offered freely.
✨ Dispensational Insight
Paul's gospel reveals the finished work of Christ as the sole basis of salvation today.
📖 Galatians 1:11-12

3️⃣ GOD'S PROMISE IS A SECURE PROMISE
📖 Ephesians 1:13
"After that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise."
The moment a sinner trusts Christ, God secures him eternally.

A. Believed by Faith
📖 Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation is by grace through faith.
B. Baptized by the Spirit
📖 1 Corinthians 12:13
Placed into the Body of Christ.
C. Blessed with Forgiveness
📖 Colossians 2:13
All trespasses forgiven.
D. Bound by God's Seal
📖 Ephesians 4:30
Sealed until redemption.
E. Belonging to Christ
📖 Romans 8:38-39
Nothing can separate us.
✨ DDispensational Insight
The believer's security rests in Christ's performance, not our performance.
📖 Philippians 1:6

4️⃣ GOD'S PURPOSE IS A SPIRITUAL PURPOSE
📖 Titus 2:11-13
God saves us not merely to take us to heaven but to transform our walk.

A. To Display Grace
📖 Ephesians 2:7
We are trophies of grace.
B. To Demonstrate Godliness
📖 Titus 2:12
Grace teaches holy living.
C. To Declare the Gospel
📖 2 Corinthians 5:20
We are ambassadors for Christ.
D. To Defend the Truth
📖 2 Timothy 2:15
Rightly dividing the Word.
E. To Desire His Appearing
📖 Titus 2:13
Looking for the Blessed Hope.
✨ Dispensational Insight
The Body of Christ is called to proclaim the Mystery Gospel until the Rapture.
📖 Romans 16:25

📢 CALL TO ACTION

What Should You Do Today?
1. Recognize Your Sinfulness
📖 Romans 3:23
Acknowledge your need of a Savior.
2. Rely on Christ Alone
📖 Ephesians 2:8-9
Stop trusting religion or works.
3. Receive the Gospel
📖 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Believe Christ died, was buried, and rose again.
4. Rest in God's Grace
📖 Romans 5:1
Enjoy peace with God.
5. Reach Others with the Gospel
📖 2 Timothy 4:2
Tell others about Christ.

🏁 CONCLUSION

A doctor may prolong life.
A lawyer may protect rights.
A soldier may preserve freedom.
But none of them can remove sin, conquer death, or grant eternal life.
Only Jesus Christ accomplished that through His death, burial, and resurrection.

The greatest question is not:
❓ "How healthy am I?" ❓ "How wealthy am I?" ❓ "How protected am I?"

The greatest question is:
✅ "Have I trusted Christ alone for my salvation?"
📖 John 5:24 "He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life..."

💭 FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ Physical life is temporary, but eternal life is forever.
📖 2 Corinthians 4:18
2️⃣ Religion cannot save, but Christ can save.
📖 Titus 3:5
3️⃣ Good works cannot purchase heaven, but grace provides it.
📖 Ephesians 2:8-9
4️⃣ The finished work of Christ is sufficient for all who believe.
📖 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
5️⃣ Today is the day to trust Christ as your Savior.
📖 2 Corinthians 6:2

🙏 AMEN!
"For the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." 📖 Romans 6:23 KJV

06/08/2026

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, causing serious damage in General Santos, Sarangani and surrounding areas.

Reports say buildings have collapsed, people have been killed and injured, and many communities are facing fear, disruption and uncertainty as aftershocks continue. Tsunami warnings were issued across parts of the region and later lifted, while emergency teams continue to assess the damage and support those affected.

🙏We pray for the people of the Philippines, especially all those affected in Mindanao.

🙏 We hold before God those who have died, those who are injured, those who are missing and all who are grieving.

🙏 We pray for people whose homes, schools, churches, businesses and communities have been damaged, and for all who remain anxious as aftershocks continue.

🙏 We give thanks for emergency responders, medical teams, local authorities, churches and community organisations offering help, shelter and care.

🙏 We pray for The Episcopal Church in the Philippines and their ministry to communities at this difficult time.

God of mercy,
draw near to all who are afraid, grieving or in need.
Strengthen those who are responding with courage and compassion.
Protect those in danger,
comfort those who mourn
and guide all who work to bring relief, healing and hope.

Amen.

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06/08/2026

This coming Sunday Madoc is in for a special musical treat ! The choir from the Anglican cathedral in Kingston ON will be singing the service of Evensong at St. John's at 4:00 PM followed by a light supper in the parish hall. This is a chance to renew old friendships with the choir's director, Brad Barbeau who was raised in Madoc. There will be no morning service at St. John's that day.