Sermon Tone Analysis

Is Grace Unconditional?

Do you love to eat?

Have you had a great meal?

God gives us grace for freely, but then he expects everything from us.

Jesus response to the last statement is that kingdom is already here.

What does Jesus mean when he tells us to hate?

Jesus emphasises that there needs to be careful reflection when we choose Him as our saviour.

The point of the similitude was not made explicit because it was self-evident.

Do not promise to follow Jesus unless you understand the “cost” and are willing to “pay” it.

This does not imply that salvation must be earned.

Rather the point being made is that God’s grace can only be received by those who, in repenting, place him above everything else.

Am I a disciple of Christ?

The decision to follow Jesus is given three conditions:

Love our families less.

v. 26

But are we not meant to love our neighbour?

Father and mother

Wife

Even his own life

A person who commits himself or herself to Christ will develop a greater love for both neighbor and family, although at times loving and following Christ may be seen as renunciation, rejection, or hate if the family does not share the same commitment to Christ

Does not carry his cross and follow me.

v. 26

Give up all our possessions.

v. 33

The result of those who do not follow these conditions is becoming like unsalted salt.