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The NT records many conversions Pentecost, Acts 2 Cornelius, Acts 10 Corinth, Acts 18. The NT records many non-conversions Gospel taught to those in sin Chose to remain in sin Will be lost in the judgment. When They Walked Away. Athenians. Jewish Rulers. Rich Young Ruler. Agrippa.
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The NT records many conversions • Pentecost, Acts 2 • Cornelius, Acts 10 • Corinth, Acts 18
The NT records many non-conversions • Gospel taught to those in sin • Chose to remain in sin • Will be lost in the judgment
When They Walked Away Athenians Jewish Rulers Rich Young Ruler Agrippa
When They Walked Away Athenians Acts 17:16-32 • Failed to believe, Jn. 3:16; 8:24 • Human philosophies • Arrogant
When They Walked Away Athenians Acts 17:16-32 • Many will “walk” away… • …because they refuse to believe: • Creation Isa. 42:5; Psa. 8:3, 4 • Baptism is essential Mk. 16:16; Acts 22:16; Col. 2:11, 12 • One church Jn. 10:16; Eph. 1:22, 23; 2:16; 4:4
When They Walked Away Jewish Rulers Jn. 12:37-43 • The rulers refused to confess Christ, Lk. 12:8, 9 • Fearful of men Mt. 10:28 • Loved men more than God Lk. 6:26
When They Walked Away Jewish Rulers Jn. 12:37-43 • Some “walk” away… • …because they want man’s approval • MDR Mt. 19:9 • Modesty 1 Tim. 2:9, 10 • Denominations 1 Cor. 3:1-4
When They Walked Away Rich Young Ruler Mt. 19:16-22 • He refused to repent, Lk. 15:10; 13:3 • Heart set on possessions • Heart set on power • Heart set on purposes
When They Walked Away Rich Young Ruler Mt. 19:16-22 • Many “walk” away… • …because their heart is set on: • Materialism 1 Tim. 6:9, 10 • Alcohol 1 Pt. 4:3, 4 • Lusts Gal. 5:19-21
When They Walked Away Agrippa Acts 25 & 26 • He was not persuaded to obey, • Heb. 5:9 • Great grandfather: Herod of Mt. 2 • Father: Herod of Acts 12
When They Walked Away Agrippa Acts 25 & 26 • Numerous people “walk” away… • …because they are almost persuaded • Almost won the race • Almost achieved an A • Almost received a raise • Almost baptized, but lost
When They Walked Away • The NT records many conversions • Pentecost, Acts 2 • Cornelius, Acts 10 • Corinth, Acts 18
When They Walked Away • The NT records many non-conversions • Gospel taught to those in sin • Chose to remain in sin • Will be lost in the judgment