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The Unchanging Truth of God’s Word: Salvation and Eternal Destiny

This text explores the importance of adhering to the abiding truth of God's Word amid emotional concerns regarding loved ones' salvation. It emphasizes that the Bible is the ultimate authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17) and that the eternal destiny of individuals is sealed at death (Hebrews 9:27). The teachings of the New Testament remain unchanged, regardless of personal circumstances or feelings. It underscores that true love for Jesus requires prioritizing His teachings above all else (Matthew 10:37).

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The Unchanging Truth of God’s Word: Salvation and Eternal Destiny

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  1. How do we answer? (1 Pet. 3:15) “If I accept what you teach I will be condemning my loved one to hell!” 1

  2. EMPHASIZE THE ABIDING TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD • The Bible really is God’s word(2 Tim. 3:16-17) • Pattern to follow,2 Tim. 1:13 • People of the book,Isa. 8:20 2

  3. EMPHASIZE THE ABIDING TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD • Must accept whatever God teaches(1 Ths. 2:13) • Not wisdom, emotions & will of men, 1 Cor. 2:1-5 • Accept consequences of truth, Rom. 3:4; 5:12 3

  4. EMPHASIZE THE ABIDING TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD • Bible teaches same today as it did 2,000 years ago(1 Ths. 2:13) • God’s word has been established & revealed, Psa. 119:89 • NT will continue to teach the same thing whether or not a loved one obeys it, Luke 16:27-30 4

  5. BIBLE TEACHES MOST PEOPLE WILL BE LOST(Matt. 7:13-14; Lk. 13:23-24) • Most will not do the Father’s will (Matt. 7:21) • Includes many sincere people (Matt. 7:22-23; Lk. 13:22-30) • Incl. Christians’ loved ones, Matt. 10:34-37; Rom. 9:1-3; 10:1-2 5

  6. ETERNAL DESTINY IS SEALED AT DEATH(Heb. 9:27) • None on earth can change where one goes at death (Lk. 16:22-26) • We will all stand in judgment for our own lives (2 Cor. 5:10 ) 6

  7. ETERNAL DESTINY IS SEALED AT DEATH(Heb. 9:27) • Final judgment is in hands of God • God will judge the world by His Son Jesus –Jno. 5:26-29 • God will judge us by His word of truth –Rev. 20:12 7

  8. ETERNAL DESTINY IS SEALED AT DEATH(Heb. 9:27) • Final judgment is in hands of God • He will judge world in righteousness,Acts 17:30-31 • He will not make any mistakes,Gen. 18:25; Rev. 16:7 • Jesus is Judge, 1 Co. 4:3-5; Ro. 2:16 • Can’t presume upon mercy of God 8

  9. Psalms 119:89John 12:48 LOVED ONE’S CONDITION AT DEATH DOES NOT CHANGE BIBLE TEACHING • Plan of salvation unchanged (Mk. 16:16) • NT Teaching unchanged on: • Morality, 1 Cor. 6:9-10 • Obedience, Heb. 5:8-9; 2 Ths. 1:8-9 • Worship, Matt. 15:7-9 • Faithfulness, Col. 1:23; Heb. 10:38 9

  10. YOUR LOVED ONE WANTS YOU TO BE SAVED (Luke 16:27-28) • You will be saved only by hearing & heeding God’s word (Lk. 16:29-31) • Christ demands that we love Him more than anyone or anybody else (Matt. 10:37; Lk. 14:26) • Will you love Jesus? (Jno. 14:15) 10

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