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Saved - Why It Is Important
Scripture presents salvation as a lifelong process with clear prerequisites: belief and baptism, entering through Christ the Door, calling upon His name, justification by His blood, belief in the resurrection, and a genuine love of the truth. Only those who endure to the end will be saved, because flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom and salvation can be forfeited through willful sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth. Understanding this process is vital so that believers neither presume they are already saved nor grow careless, but instead remain faithful until the end.
Seven Things God Hates
Proverbs 6 lists seven things that are an abomination to God: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet swift to run to evil, a false witness, and one who sows discord among brethren. These sins, rooted in pride and self-exaltation, harm relationships and directly oppose the unity God desires for His people. Believers must therefore hate what God hates, cultivate the opposite virtues of humility, honesty, and peacemaking, and refuse to become instruments of division.
Unity - Why It Is Important
Unity among believers is essential because the world is increasingly divided by fear-driven, self-centered belief systems that breed hostility, while God’s way is rooted in outgoing concern for others. Scripture instructs that when a brother sins, the matter must be handled privately first, then with witnesses, and only then before the church, avoiding meddling and gossip that destroy relationships. Believers are therefore called to adopt the mind of Christ—esteeming others above themselves—so that the Church remains one as the Father and Son are one.
Many are Called, but Few are Chosen
Jesus concludes the parable of the wedding feast with the sobering statement, “Many are called, but few are chosen,” warning that receiving the invitation is not enough. Those who accept the call must prepare by putting on the wedding garment of righteousness—the righteous acts of the saints—through the power of God’s Spirit. Failure to do so results in being cast into outer darkness, for it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God after having received the knowledge of the truth and the gift of His Spirit.
Satan’s Strategies
Satan is a cunning and relentless predator who walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, actively targeting those who possess God’s truth. Drawing on Paul Harvey’s 1965 monologue “If I Were the Devil,” the sermon illustrates how Satan subverts churches, families, education, and media through lies, immorality, and worldly distractions. Believers must therefore remain sober and vigilant, arming themselves with prayer and God’s Word to stand firm against the devil’s schemes, knowing that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world.
Pentecost: Command, History, and Meaning
On the Day of Pentecost in A.D. 31, the Holy Spirit was poured out with the sound of a mighty wind and tongues of fire, empowering the disciples to speak in many languages and proclaim the mighty works of God. This event fulfilled the prophecy of Joel and revealed the true spiritual meaning of the Feast of Weeks as the beginning of the harvest of firstfruits—those God is calling out of the world. Scripture commands that Pentecost be counted fifty days from the day after the weekly Sabbath during the Days of Unleavened Bread, always falling on a Sunday, as a celebration of both the physical and spiritual firstfruits.
Chosen by God
Being chosen by God is distinct from being called; it means being selected and set apart as His special people, a royal priesthood and holy nation, through the indwelling of His Holy Spirit. Once called, each person must choose to respond with repentance and baptism, after which God seals the believer with His Spirit as a down payment on eternal life. This Spirit enables a transformed life, uniting with the human spirit to produce the new creation and confirming that the believer truly belongs to Christ.
Called by God
God’s calling is an invitation from the Father to come out of this world, understand His plan of salvation, repent, receive His Holy Spirit, and ultimately inherit immortal life in His family. The Greek word for church, ekklesia, means “called-out ones,” emphasizing that believers are summoned for a holy purpose and must separate from the world’s uncleanness. This calling is entirely God’s initiative; He determines who is drawn and when, and those who respond by loving Him and keeping His commandments can claim the promise that all things work together for good.
The Character of Christ
The character of Jesus Christ—perfect love, humility, and unwavering obedience—forms the foundation of His ministry and remains the perfect standard for every believer. He came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom, seeking only the Father’s will. Because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, believers are called to follow His steps, examine their own character against His, and deliberately grow into His likeness.
How Close is God’s Throne, Really?
Scripture reveals that God’s throne is in the third heaven, yet its nearness to every believer is far more important. When Christ died, the temple veil was torn from top to bottom, granting direct access to the Father. True worshippers may now worship in spirit and truth anywhere; the throne of God is as close as the nearest private room and a willing pair of knees.