7 Compeling Truths about Salvation

Luke 13:22-30

I. Knowing GOD is the most important thing in life. Vv. 22, 23

Luke 19:10 KJV 1900

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

II. Do all you can to enter.

Luke 13:24 KJV 1900

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

John 14:6 KJV 1900

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Acts 4:12 KJV 1900

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

1 Timothy 2:5–6 KJV 1900

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Isaiah 55:6 KJV 1900

Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, Call ye upon him while he is near:

Psalm 2:12 KJV 1900

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, And ye perish from the way, When his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

James 4:6 KJV 1900

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

III. You can wait to late to be saved.

Luke 13:25 KJV 1900

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

IV. Knowledge and closeness with Jesus wont save you.

Luke 13:26 KJV 1900

Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.