THE UNRIGHTEOUS MADE RIGHTEOUS (11)
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
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Title: The Unrighteous Made Righteous (11)
Series: 1 Corinthians
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Almost without exception, no matter where you go, there are entrance requirements, even if it is nothing more that the ubiquitous shirt and shoes requirement posted on the doors of most public places.
- Colleges have admissions requirements. GPA standards. SAT scores.
- Sports teams have tryouts No matter the sport, you have to demonstrate you have the necessary tools to play the game and compete.
- Musicals have auditions. You need a voice. You need some rhythm. You need the ability to deliver a line well.
- Even amusement park rides have requirements. Height requirements. Health requirements. Size/weight requirements.
If these standards are not met then you are denied service, entrance, or the opportunity to participate. No college for you. No service for you. No part in the drama for you. No spot on the team for you.
Everything is not for everyone. We may not like it, but it is part of life.
The same is true for heaven. It is not for everyone. Paul reminds us of this in 1 Corinthians 6.9-11. "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God."
I know some of you are still trying to process what you heard or thought you heard in the introduction. You are asking yourself, "Did he really just say heaven is not for everyone?" The answer to that question is yes.
- Heaven is not for everyone. It is a sad hard truth.
- Not everyone will be allowed into God's Kingdom.
Eternal life is not the door prize every person recei ...
Series: 1 Corinthians
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Almost without exception, no matter where you go, there are entrance requirements, even if it is nothing more that the ubiquitous shirt and shoes requirement posted on the doors of most public places.
- Colleges have admissions requirements. GPA standards. SAT scores.
- Sports teams have tryouts No matter the sport, you have to demonstrate you have the necessary tools to play the game and compete.
- Musicals have auditions. You need a voice. You need some rhythm. You need the ability to deliver a line well.
- Even amusement park rides have requirements. Height requirements. Health requirements. Size/weight requirements.
If these standards are not met then you are denied service, entrance, or the opportunity to participate. No college for you. No service for you. No part in the drama for you. No spot on the team for you.
Everything is not for everyone. We may not like it, but it is part of life.
The same is true for heaven. It is not for everyone. Paul reminds us of this in 1 Corinthians 6.9-11. "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God."
I know some of you are still trying to process what you heard or thought you heard in the introduction. You are asking yourself, "Did he really just say heaven is not for everyone?" The answer to that question is yes.
- Heaven is not for everyone. It is a sad hard truth.
- Not everyone will be allowed into God's Kingdom.
Eternal life is not the door prize every person recei ...
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