33 Things that Happen at the Moment of Salvation

In last Sunday's conversation we noted that when Paul spoke of his "deliverance" (Philippians 1:19) he had in mind the "BIG PICTURE" of his salvation-- past, present and future.

Past tense:  Saved from the penalty of sin. (Ephesians 2:8)
Present tense: Saved from the power of sin. (Philippians 2:19)
Future tense: Saved from the presence of sin. (Matthew 10:22)

In Philippians 1:27 Paul writes, " Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." The KJV translates this phrase, "as it becometh the gospel." The root of this word traces back to "the balance of a scale" meaning literally we are to align our character (or conduct) with the weight of our call.

Understanding the benefits that are ours through the gospel is a great motivation for obedience. Theologian Lewis Sperry Chafer outlined 33 "riches of grace" that are "wrought of God... instantaneous... simultaneously given... and are ground on the merit of Christ" the moment of our salvation. 

1)  Forgiven
2)  Child of God
3)  Having access to God
4)  Reconciled
5)  Justified
6)  Place "in Christ" 
7)  Acceptable to God
8)  Heavenly citizenship
9)  Of the family and household of God
10)  An heavenly association
11)  Within the "much more" care of God
12)  Glorified
13)  In the fellowship of the saints
14)  On the rock, Christ Jesus
15)  A part in the eternal plan of God

16)  Redeemed 

17)  A living relationship with God
18)  Free from the law
19)  Adoption
20) Brought near
21)  Delivered from the power of darkness
22)  Entrance into a new kingdom
23)  A gift from God the Father to Christ
24)  Circumcised in Christ
25)  Members of a royal and holy priesthood
26)  A chosen generation, a holy nation, a peculiar people
27)  His inheritance
28)  The inheritance of the saints
29)  Light in the Lord
30)  United to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
31)  Blessed with the first-fruits fo the Spirit
32)  Complete in Him
33)  Possessing every spiritual blessing 

To dig deeper into these works of grace I recommend the devotional written by Dann Spader and published by Sonlife, Thirty-three Things That Happen at the Moment of Salvation. This devotional booklet can be purchased here. 

You can read Lewis Sperry Chafer's commentary on these 33 works of God that happen the moment of salvation here.