Jesus, on
"What We Must Do To Be Saved"
Our Attitude
Perceived Need
Matthew 11:28 "Come unto Me, all you who are weary and heavy laden."
Desire
Matthew 5:6 "Hunger and thirst for righteousness"
Matthew 6:33 "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness."
Sincerity
Matthew 5:8 "Pure in heart"
Willingness to Follow; Willingness to Sacrifice
Luke 14:25-33 Love Jesus more than anyone on earth; count the cost; take up your cross and follow (Also Matthew 10:32 -39)
Our Actions
Hearing
Matthew 7:24 "He who hears these words of Mine."
Acceptance of Jesus
John 1:12 "As many as received Him."
Belief
John 3:16 "Whosoever believes on Him." (Also John 1:12)
Repentance
Luke 17:3 "Unless you repent, you will likewise perish."
Confession
Matthew 10:32 "He who confesses My name before men."
Baptism
Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized shall be saved."
Obedience
Matthew 7:21-22 "He who does the will of My Father who is in heaven"
Matthew 7:24 "He who hears these words of Mine and does them." (emphasis added -- InkMan)
Jesus, on "Who Will NOT Be Saved"Luke 18:9-17 Not the self-righteous
Luke 18:18-23 Not merely "good" people
Matthew 7:13-14 Not the majority
Matthew 7:15-20 Not every "prophet"
Matthew 7:21-23 Not merely religious people, if they act without authority
Matthew 7:24-29 Not those who merely hear Jesus' words
Matthew 13:1-23 Not those with "dull hearts" who fail to understand
Not those with "no root" in themselves
Not those with cares of the world, deceived by riches
Matthew 15:1-9 Not those who "teach as doctrines the commandments of men"
Matthew 23:1-33 Not religious hypocrites
Matthew 25:1-13 Not the unprepared
Matthew 25:14-29 Not the lazy
Matthew 25:30-46 Not those lacking good works
Written by InkMan
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