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Learning Obedience from The Holy Bible: Insights from Matthew 7:21-23 & Luke 6:46

Discover valuable lessons on obedience from Matthew 7:21-23 and Luke6:46. Not everyone is assured entry to heaven; understanding the difference between the eternal and present kingdoms. Insights on the significance of calling Jesus "Lord," why great works alone won't secure salvation, and the importance of doing the Father's will out of love. Explore the repercussions of not obeying God's will and why obedience is often a misunderstood concept in today's culture. Gain a deeper understanding of obedience and its role in securing a place in heaven.

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Learning Obedience from The Holy Bible: Insights from Matthew 7:21-23 & Luke 6:46

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  1. Holy Bible "Lord, Lord..." What We Learn About Obedience From Mt 7:21-23 Lk 6:46

  2. Not Everyone Is Going To Heaven Mt 7:21 • “Kingdom of heaven” = the eternal kingdom, eternal reward cp. Mt 5:11-12 • The present kingdom (church) that will eventually be delivered up to the Father 1 Cor 15:24-26

  3. Not Everyone Is Going To Heaven Mt 7:21 • The everlasting kingdom whose entrance is “supplied” 2 Pet 1:11 • In contrast to most funeral sermons, Jesus says not everyone will go to heaven • Refutes the doctrine of “universal salvation”

  4. Not Everyone Who Says “Lord, Lord” Is Going To Heaven Mt 7:21 • “Lord” = an identity bestowed upon Him by the Father cp. Acts 2:36 • Yes, we should call Him “Lord” Ù a title He deserves 1 Cor 12:3 8:5-6 • A truth to confess Rom 10:9 Acts 8:37

  5. Not Everyone Who Says “Lord, Lord” Is Going To Heaven Mt 7:21 • There is only 1 Lord Eph 4:4 • One cannot serve this “Lord” and something else Mt 6:24 • Yet, simply verbalizing this truth is not enough Jas 2:19 cp. Lk 4:31-34, 40-41

  6. “Great” Works Won’t Get One To Heaven Mt 7:22 • An appeal to all who will face Christ in the judgment • “Great” works by whose standard?? cp. 2 Tim 3:17

  7. “Great” Works Won’t Get One To Heaven Mt 7:22 • One can perform bona fide miraculous deeds and still miss heaven 1 Cor 13:1-2 • The very words of those Jesus references reveal their heart Ù “we” [God is totally left out]

  8. Jesus Will Say “Depart From Me” To Some Mt 7:23 • He will exercise His right as Judge • It is His right to reject something He deems “lawlessness” or “iniquity” • Lit. That which is without law • Law exists, but some act as if there is no law

  9. Jesus Will Say “Depart From Me” To Some Mt 7:23 • Our culture continues to try & “seize the throne” from Christ • We quickly quote Mt 7:1ffÙa perversion • Will we even put God in the category of those who cannot judge us??

  10. Jesus Will Say “Depart From Me” To Some Mt 7:23 • God is indeed longsuffering 2 Pet 3:7-9 • The commendable attribute of being longsuffering doesn’t mean being inattentive • Jesus will inescapably be our Judge cp. Acts 17:29-31 Jn 12:48

  11. Doing The Father’s Will Gets One To Heaven Mt 7:21 • This is the concept of obedience • Compliance, submission to a higher will • Obedience has become an “offensive” word in our culture • No one wants to be obedient, submissive

  12. Doing The Father’s Will Gets One To Heaven Mt 7:21 • So many think they do not need to obey • Athletes, politicians, corporate “big-wigs,” etc. • Even families are affected by this mindset • Wives told “You shouldn’t submit” Eph 5 • Children taught “You don’t have to obey” Eph 6

  13. Doing The Father’s Will Gets One To Heaven Mt 7:21 • So many think they do not need to obey • Even local churches are plagued by this • “We don’t really have to do what the Bible says.” • “There are many things we do for which we have no Bible authority!”

  14. Doing The Father’s Will Gets One To Heaven Mt 7:21 • So many think they do not need to obey • Even local churches are plagued by this • “We don’t really have to follow the elders.” • “We don’t really have to deal with preaching if we deem the conclusions appealing.”

  15. Doing The Father’s Will Gets One To Heaven Mt 7:21 • How do we reach heaven? • By subjugating our will to God’s Mk 14:36 • By not just obeying…but by “obeying from the heart” Rom 6:16-17 2 Tim 3:5

  16. Doing The Father’s Will Gets One To Heaven Mt 7:21 • How do we reach heaven? • By doing His will out of love for Him • Our attitude determines whether or not we see His commands as “burdensome” 1 Jn 5:3 cp. Gen 29:15-20

  17. Conclusion • We’re emphasizing reaching heaven…not being on the right side of a doctrinal debate • We’re discussing the 1 thing that matters • To miss this is to fail most miserably in life • We must understand, practice this concept of obedience

  18. Conclusion • Simply saying some “magic words” that sound good won’t get 1 soul to heaven • Doing things we think are “religious” without first checking to see if the Lord approves won’t get 1 soul to heaven

  19. Conclusion • Submitting our will to the Father’s will and doing what we know He approves won’t just get 1 soul to heaven…it will get every soul to heaven • Have you & I learned the concept of obedience?

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