The Importance of Eternity
There is a saying, "Only one life twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ shall last." Are you concerned about what will last for you? My objective is to stress to you the importance of eternity.
There is a saying, "Only one life twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ shall last." Are you concerned about what will last for you? My objective is to stress to you the importance of eternity.
My objective is that we would realize the supreme importance of knowing God's will. Then, after we have a knowledge of His will, we would strive to do that will in the way He would have us to accomplish it.
Generally, man must consider life itself, contemplate eternity, and for the saved, we are concerned with our Christian service. How shall you and I handle these things? How shall we deal with life, and eternity, and Christian service? Simply, in all three aspects, the question arises, "Where is your confidence?"
We who are saved know that we are not what we ought to be, but praise God, we are not what we used to be. We look forward. We look upward. Our hope is in what we shall be. The most common thought is, "We will be like Jesus." My concern and subject for today is "We Shall Be Like Him."
Our text tells of One Who is devoted to us. It speaks of the result of such love. It informs us that while we were unlovely, unlovable, and unloving, Jesus chose to love us. I wonder, how have we responded to Him?
Sometimes we might wander, our love might grow cold, and our desire might diminish. When that happens, we need to go back to the basics. It is my objective to bring this matter to your attention. If you are weak or faltering I would encourage you to go back to the basics.
When you talk to the average churchgoer and inquire as to their reason for going to Heaven, they will tell you about their good works. Most people hold the view that their good will outweigh their bad. That, if they try to live a good life and are sincere, God will understand. It is my objective to dispel such a notion; I would like to discuss the deceitfulness of self-righteousness.
It is my objective to review the life of Moses, noting a few particulars about his faith, calling, and service. Through which, we might glean some practical truths, not only for the specially called servant, but also for any and all who are Christian.
It is my objective to point you to your only hope and single resource. Do not turn your back on God. Do not reject His kind dealings with you. He alone is your true refuge. Pour out your heart before Him. Trust in Him at all times.
I intend to demonstrate from the Bible there is only one true God. That sinful man has an obligation to the one true God, and should worship Him alone. And, the true God has only one means of access.