Christian Beware
Can a Christian be saved and defiantly practice sin? They better beware that they may not be saved, just deceived.
Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.
Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
Romans 2:5-6 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgement of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds.”
Revelation 6:15-17 And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains, 16 and said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sites on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17 For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?”
Romans 11:20-22 Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. 22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
1 Thessalonians 1:10 and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
John 3:36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.
Sermon Discussion Questions:
Why does God’s wrath seem out of character? Why is it not?
What are the dangers this passage warns us about?
How can we avoid being deceived?
Who rescues us from God’s wrath?
