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A Few Things

A Few Things. Luke 13:22-27. God wants all to be saved. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 2 Peter 3:9 Yet, most reject Christ, John 12:37-40. A Few Things. Jesus said few are saved, Matt. 7:13-14. Few Saved, Matthew 7:13-14. False sense of security to say all are saved Noah, 1 Pet. 3:20

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A Few Things

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  1. A Few Things Luke 13:22-27

  2. God wants all to be saved • 1 Timothy 2:3-4 • 2 Peter 3:9 • Yet, most reject Christ, John 12:37-40

  3. A Few Things • Jesus said few are saved, Matt. 7:13-14

  4. Few Saved, Matthew 7:13-14 • False sense of security to say all are saved • Noah, 1 Pet. 3:20 • Joshua and Caleb into Canaan • Who goes to heaven? Matt. 7:21-27 • Those who the Father’s will • Those who hear and obey, Heb. 5:9 • The “chosen”, Matt. 20:16; 22:14 • Who are they?

  5. Few Saved, Matthew 7:13-14 • Those who strive to enter the narrow gate, Lk. 13:23-24 (16:16) • Strive (AV, strive 3, fight 3, labour fervently 1; 7); metaph. to contend, struggle, with difficulties and dangers …to endeavour with strenuous zeal, strive: to obtain something” (Thayer) • Personal choice is being made right now, Josh. 24:15; 2 Cor. 6:2

  6. A Few Things • Few saved, Matt. 7:13-14 • Jesus said there are few laborers, Matt. 9:37

  7. Few Laborers, Matthew 9:37 • Those who care for the spiritual welfare of others, Phil. 2:19-22 • Servant heart, Matt. 20:26-28 • Zealous, Rom. 12:11 (Rev. 3:1) • Those who serve instead of being served, 3 John 9-10 • Rule or ruin • Ruin reputations, confidence in others with slander, innuendo and gossip

  8. Few Laborers, Matthew 9:37 • Those who preach and live the whole counsel of God, Ac 20:26-28 • Preachers and teachers, 2 Tim. 4:2 • Elders, Acts 20:28 • Saints, Heb. 13:17

  9. A Few Things • Few saved, Matt. 7:13-14 • Few laborers, Matt. 9:37 • Jesus said to be faithful over a few things, Matt. 25:21-23

  10. A Few Things, Matthew 25:21-23 • The Lord has placed something in your hands to be used in His service, Matt. 25:14-30 (Exo. 4:2) • Abilities, possessions, skills, etc. • Romans 12:6-8 • Use it to serve the Lord, Luke 16:10

  11. A Few Things • Few saved, Matt. 7:13-14 • Few laborers, Matt. 9:37 • Few things, Matt. 25:21-23 • Does Jesus have a few things against us? Rev. 2:14, 20 • Or, are we among the few who have not defiled themselves? Rev. 3:4

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