Who Is GoingTo Heaven?

Mt.7:21-23

I. Talk (21)I. Talk (21)

Tract: Ro.10:9-10

Premise: faith alone Text proves too much Bases salvation on talking

Sinner’s prayer (Lk.18:13?) Erring Jew (Ezk.44:7; Ac.21:28) How to call: Ac.2:21…38; 22:16

I. Talk (21)I. Talk (21)

II. Belief (21)II. Belief (21)

Lord, Lord

Reveals faith, emotion, yet lost. Lk.6:46 Salvation promised to believer, Jn.3:16

Which believer is saved?Which believer is saved?

Saved and lost believers

Saul persecuted believers, Ac.22:19 Saul persecuted saints, Ac.9:13-14 Saul threatened disciples, Ac.9:1-2 Saul persecuted the church, Ac.8:2-3 The church is believers, Ac.2:38, 44-45 Some ‘believers’ are lost

Jn.12:42-43Jn.12:42-43Mt.7:21-22Mt.7:21-22

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tures teach th

at a

visible Church of Christ

is a company of

baptized believers” – Hiscox, 6

; Pendleton, 5

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“We believe the Scrip

tures teach th

at a

visible Church of Christ

is a company of

baptized believers” – Hiscox, 6

; Pendleton, 5

5

I. Talk (21)I. Talk (21)

III. Sincerity (21)III. Sincerity (21)

II. Belief (21)II. Belief (21)

“Just do something”

“I’d rather go to hell for doing too much than too little”

Mt.7:21: he who does the will of My Fatherhe who does the will of My Father Without obedience, no heavenWithout obedience, no heaven

I. Talk (21)I. Talk (21)IV. Zeal (22)IV. Zeal (22)

II. Belief (21)II. Belief (21)

III. Sincerity (21)III. Sincerity (21)

Three reasons why Lordshould let them into heaven

Convinced they are saved They are sincere Jesus says no!

““I know I’m headed for heaven” I know I’m headed for heaven” In the end, all that matters is what In the end, all that matters is what

LordLord says says

I. Talk (21)I. Talk (21)

V. Piety (22)V. Piety (22)II. Belief (21)II. Belief (21)

III. Sincerity (21)III. Sincerity (21)

IV. Zeal (22)IV. Zeal (22)

If good deeds save,why did Jesus come?

Pharisees, Mt.6 – yet, Mt.15:7-9

Judas, Mt.10:1-4 – could prophesy, cast out demons, good works – yet Ac.1:25

Cornelius, Ac.10 – yet, Ac.11:14

I. Talk (21)I. Talk (21)

VI. Miracles (22)VI. Miracles (22)

II. Belief (21)II. Belief (21)

III. Sincerity (21)III. Sincerity (21)

IV. Zeal (22)IV. Zeal (22)

V. Piety (22)V. Piety (22)

The Pentecostal plan

‘Speaking in tongues proves salvation’

1 Co.14, many spiritual gifts in Corinth

1 Co.13:1-3

I. Talk (21)I. Talk (21)

VII. Works (23)VII. Works (23)

II. Belief (21)II. Belief (21)

III. Sincerity (21)III. Sincerity (21)

IV. Zeal (22)IV. Zeal (22)

V. Piety (22)V. Piety (22)

VI. Miracles (22)VI. Miracles (22)

Balance scale salvation?

If good deeds outweigh bad, are we saved?

James 2:10-11One virtue

(faith) does not save.

One sin can condemn.

James 2:10-11One virtue

(faith) does not save.

One sin can condemn.

Acts 8:21-23Forgiven of

past sins (13). Commits one

sin. Lost.Repent, pray…

Acts 8:21-23Forgiven of

past sins (13). Commits one

sin. Lost.Repent, pray…

Jesus negates their claims,point by point

Assertion, Mt.7:22 Answer, Mt.7:23We prophesied Never knew you

We cast out demons Depart from Me

We worked Many wonders

You worked lawlessness

Lv.10; 1 Sm.15; 1 Chr.13, 15

1. Our only hope: obedience to GodOur only hope: obedience to God

The wise obey (7:24-27; 12:50)Does it matter?

1. Our only hope: obedience to God

2. Why should God let you into heaven?Why should God let you into heaven?

Mt.7:23

Ro.5:2