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THE YOUNGER SON TEACHES US ABOUT THOSE WHO. v. 12 - Think they have an “estate” coming to them. “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God…For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom. 3:23; 6:23. THE BIBLE.
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THE YOUNGER SON TEACHES US ABOUT THOSE WHO... v. 12 - Think they have an “estate” coming to them
“For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God…For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom. 3:23; 6:23 THE BIBLE
“Therefore remember, that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh…remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.”Eph. 2:11a-12
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 THE BIBLE
THE YOUNGER SON TEACHES US ABOUT THOSE WHO... vv. 13-16 - Can’t see the end of their own walk
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“And He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” 2 Cor. 5:15
“…and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.”2 Tim. 1:12b THE BIBLE
THE YOUNGER SON TEACHES US ABOUT THOSE WHO... v. 17 - Can and DO come to their senses
“Sufficient for such a one is this punishment which was inflicted by the majority, so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, lest somehow such a one be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.”2 Cor. 2:6-7 THE BIBLE
“For Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica...”2 Tim. 4:10
“Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.”2 Tim. 4:11 THE BIBLE
“And their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and thus they upset the faith of some.”2 Tim. 2:17-18
Changability Is Affected By... • Newness • Logical Appeal • Need
THE YOUNGER SON TEACHES US ABOUT THOSE WHO... v. 12 - Travel the road of repentance
Many want forgiveness, Most understand changing states, However, it's often hard to admit that repentance comes first
“And He said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and rise again from the dead the third day; and that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.”Lk. 24:46-47 THE BIBLE
THE YOUNGER SON TEACHES US ABOUT THOSE WHO... v. 24 - Serve self and serve the Father
As we... live for self, trust in self, and depend on self WE ARE DEAD! WE ARE LOST!
“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness...”Acts 17:30-31 THE BIBLE
Are You Willing To Learn Any Lessons From This Young Teacher and Give Up Your Own Plans?