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“You are not far from the kingdom”. Mark 12:28-34. Why only near the kingdom?. He was sincere in his beliefs . He was honest in his inquiry . He was faithful to the Law. . Why not go in the kingdom?. Pride of life : “I’m a law-abiding person.”
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“You are not far from the kingdom” Mark 12:28-34
Why only near the kingdom? • He was sincere in his beliefs. • He was honest in his inquiry. • He was faithful to the Law.
Why not go in the kingdom? • Pride of life: • “I’m a law-abiding person.” • “I don’t want to be too different.” • Righteousness of self: • “Close, is good enough”. • “I’m already in.”
Hear the Word of God • Acts 2:14; Rom 10:17 Believe Jesus is Lord & Christ • Rom 10:9-10 Confess Jesus as Lord • Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37 Repent of sin • Acts 2:38; 17:30 Baptized for forgiveness of sin • Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16