UNDERSTANDING SALVATION (32 OF 49)
by Jerry Watts
Scripture: Romans 10:1-13
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Understanding Salvation (32 of 49)
Series: Romans - God's Glorious Gospel
Jerry Watts
Romans 10:1-13
• One of the saddest and greatest tragedies in history is recorded in April of 1912. The much heralded and unsinkable Titanic sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The lost of life was tremendous. In the aftermath of this tragedy, I am told that a list was published which showed the names of the passengers in one of two categories; lost or saved. Those lost were those who died at sea. Some bodies would be recovered and some would never be seen again. Those saved lived to relay the story.
• When I read the tenth chapter of Romans and think of those lost or saved on the Titanic, I am reminded that in heaven there is a similar list showing those who are "lost" or "saved." The Bible clearly teaches us that there are only two roads, two gates, two ways, and two types of people. Those who are on the road to hell or those who have been saved from hell by the blood of Jesus, found salvation in Him, and are on their way to Heaven. This is what scripture teaches.
• Yet, we are told that people resent the term 'lost'. This should not come as a surprise because it is embarrassing to be lost. That is why men resist asking for directions. It is awkward to admit that we don't know where we are. But maybe we should focus on showing the way to salvation.
• Suppose you are home this afternoon and a car pulls hurriedly into your driveway and the driver says, "Where is the hospital, I am unfamiliar with this area and need to get to an emergency room." What would be your response? Would you focus on the fact that there is no hospital close by, that he is lost, or would you go overboard to give him directions that are so crystal clear that he cannot miss it? In fact, if the situation were urgent enough, some in this room would get in your own car and simply say, "FOLLOW ME!" I submit, a person's eternal destination is more urgent than a hospital visit. ...
Series: Romans - God's Glorious Gospel
Jerry Watts
Romans 10:1-13
• One of the saddest and greatest tragedies in history is recorded in April of 1912. The much heralded and unsinkable Titanic sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The lost of life was tremendous. In the aftermath of this tragedy, I am told that a list was published which showed the names of the passengers in one of two categories; lost or saved. Those lost were those who died at sea. Some bodies would be recovered and some would never be seen again. Those saved lived to relay the story.
• When I read the tenth chapter of Romans and think of those lost or saved on the Titanic, I am reminded that in heaven there is a similar list showing those who are "lost" or "saved." The Bible clearly teaches us that there are only two roads, two gates, two ways, and two types of people. Those who are on the road to hell or those who have been saved from hell by the blood of Jesus, found salvation in Him, and are on their way to Heaven. This is what scripture teaches.
• Yet, we are told that people resent the term 'lost'. This should not come as a surprise because it is embarrassing to be lost. That is why men resist asking for directions. It is awkward to admit that we don't know where we are. But maybe we should focus on showing the way to salvation.
• Suppose you are home this afternoon and a car pulls hurriedly into your driveway and the driver says, "Where is the hospital, I am unfamiliar with this area and need to get to an emergency room." What would be your response? Would you focus on the fact that there is no hospital close by, that he is lost, or would you go overboard to give him directions that are so crystal clear that he cannot miss it? In fact, if the situation were urgent enough, some in this room would get in your own car and simply say, "FOLLOW ME!" I submit, a person's eternal destination is more urgent than a hospital visit. ...
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