III. An Answer that Shatters Religious Self-Confidence 22-30
A. The context of the Question 22-23
Sanhedrin 10.1 -- All Israelites have a share in the world to come, for it is written, Thy people also shall be all righteous, they shall inherit the land for ever; the branch of my planting, the work of my hands that I may be glorified.
B. Strive to Enter the Narrow Gate 24
1. Strive – agonidzomai See John 6:27-29
2. The Narrow Gate See Matthew 7:13-14
C. Many will seek to enter, and not be able 25-28
1. There comes a time when the door is finally shut v. 25 2. Lord, Lord, open to us! v. 25 3. I do not know you, where you are from v. 25 4. But we knew you so well v. 26 5. Depart from me v. 27 – quoted from Psalm 6:8 6. Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth v. 28 Matthew 8:12; 13:42; 13:50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30
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“ Scary Sermon! ” This sermon is scary because of the verses being taught. I can't think of anything worse then to hear Luke 13 verses 25 & 27! How horrifying that would be; to think I had a relationship with Christ only to find that He doesn't know me at all. "Narrow is the gate,... many will seek to enter and will not be able." This is a really good sermon and a reminder to keep ourselves unspotted from the world. Thank you Pastor Steve.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
