Austin Bible Church
The believer makes a deposit of their soul with God at the moment of salvation. In this analogy, God is a bank. 2 Tim. 1:12.
“For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.” (2 Timothy 1:12, NASB)
The Lord makes a deposit of His Word - Bible doctrine and grace resources with the believer while on earth. You are a bank holding Bible doctrine. 2 Tim. 1:14; 2 Cor. 4:7.
“Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.” (2 Timothy 1:14, NASB)
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;” (2 Corinthians 4:7, NASB)
The believer in the Christian life makes a deposit with the Lord by using faith-rest. Applying faith-rest puts your cares, troubles and problems with the Lord. Psalms 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7; 1 Peter 4:19.
“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” (Psalms 55:22, NASB)
“casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7, NASB)
“Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.” (1 Peter 4:19, NASB)
The believer in their spiritual life makes a deposit with the unbeliever in the form of witnessing to them of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rom. 1:14-15.
“I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.” (Romans 1:14-15, NASB)
The believer in the Christian life makes a deposit with other believers by the communication of divine viewpoint with their friends in fellowship. 2 Tim. 2:2.
“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2, NASB)