This Will Keep You Out of Heaven
Luke 18:18-30 · March 13, 2022
In “It’s Not What You Think,” Calvary Chapel Tucson explores Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler. The message considers who Jesus is, what it means to follow Him, and how wealth can compete with devotion to God. It also highlights the invitation to receive eternal life through Christ.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:46 Luke 18:18 - What shall I do to inherit eternal life?
04:00 Luke 18:19 - This statement deals with His own deity; if He is right and Jesus is good, then He is God
05:01 John 8:58 - Jesus was preexistent
06:34 John 1:1, 14 - Jesus was God who became flesh
07:06 John 1:3 - Jesus is God the creator
08:56 Luke 18:20-21 - Do you think he is telling the truth?
13:03 The standard for the 10 commandments is perfection (Matthew 5:48 and Matthew 5:27-28)
15:07 Luke 18:22 - People are critical of giving invitations, they site false converts
17:44 John 4:13-14 - Jesus gave us examples of giving invitations
18:07 2 Corinthians 5:20 - We are told God is using us to call people to Christ
19:39 Acts 2:40-41 - Peter gave an invitation to receive Christ
20:43 John 1:12 - All who receive Christ will be given eternal life
21:11 John 17:2-3 - All who know God and the Son will have eternal life
22:05 John 4:13-14 - Drink of the water Jesus gives and you will have eternal life
22:41 Luke 18:23-27 - Jesus never said this about any other sin: Riches create their own set of problems
30:50 1 Timothy 6:10 - The problem with the love of money
31:30 Matthew 6:24 - You cannot serve God and money
32:14 1 Timothy 6:17-19 - What to do if you are rich
34:07 Luke 18:28-30 - See, we have left all and followed You
35:00 Luke 6:38 - God will not take your sacrifices lightly
35:58 Closing prayer
