[BIBLE]John 8:31-38[/BIBLE]
I'm going to be preaching on this text in the near future and I'm for some reason getting I'm getting a funny feeling.
I mean, It looks like the beginning of the text is that abiding in Christ's word is evidence and true discipleship as well give you the knowledge of the truth that sets us free from the bondage of sin. This is the heart of my sermon, that true disciples continually hold everything under the lens of Scripture and that we know the only truth that save us Jesus Christ.
I can imagine people saying:
"What about those who never heard of Christ? Those "African Bushmen" that have never seen a Christian missionary nor heard the gospel can be saved by just recognizing that their is a God."
"Your preaching salvation by works!"
The last one is the one I am most worried about. I think some pastors shy away from even mentioning the fact that we are to produce fruit. I don't know how to word it without saying that "Does not genuine salvation produce good works not a result of some?" then we study the book of James.
Please pray for me, I feel like I am preparing for battle.
I'm going to be preaching on this text in the near future and I'm for some reason getting I'm getting a funny feeling.
I mean, It looks like the beginning of the text is that abiding in Christ's word is evidence and true discipleship as well give you the knowledge of the truth that sets us free from the bondage of sin. This is the heart of my sermon, that true disciples continually hold everything under the lens of Scripture and that we know the only truth that save us Jesus Christ.
I can imagine people saying:
"What about those who never heard of Christ? Those "African Bushmen" that have never seen a Christian missionary nor heard the gospel can be saved by just recognizing that their is a God."
"Your preaching salvation by works!"
The last one is the one I am most worried about. I think some pastors shy away from even mentioning the fact that we are to produce fruit. I don't know how to word it without saying that "Does not genuine salvation produce good works not a result of some?" then we study the book of James.
Please pray for me, I feel like I am preparing for battle.