Some Things Jesus Did Not Say

Matthew 7:13-23

Misquotations

• Happens to many people–Sometimes accidentally–Sometimes done to misrepresent–Same is true of Jesus –Be careful

(Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11)

When He Was Born

• One would think it was a major item–Judging from the celebration made–Day and month is unknown–Celebration is unauthorized

When He Was Born

• Most fail to observe His death–To be remembered

(1 Corinthians 11:23-26)–Only authorized memorial (Acts 20:7)–No respect for what He said

Many Churches

• Men praise the division we have–“Attend the church of your choice”–Some are deceived–Others are knowingly teaching error

Many Churches

• Actual teaching is ignored–Willful ignorance

(2 Thessalonians 2:10-12)–“My church” (Matthew 16:16-18)–Saved are added (Acts 2:47)–One church (Ephesians 4:4; 5:23)

Salvation By Faith Only

• Common belief–Overreaction to false teaching–Not saved by meritorious works–Must not overreact to false teaching

Salvation By Faith Only

• Clear on this matter–Faith is a work (John 6:29)–Faith w/o works is dead (James 2:17)–Takes God’s works (Mark 16:16)–Faith which works (Galatians 5:6)–Not by faith only (James 2:24)

Reigning On The Earth

• Arises from another false idea–Jewish misconception (Isaiah 53)–Wanted a liberator (Acts 1:6)–Others make the same mistake–Jewish rejection caused a delay–Kingdom was postponed

Reigning On The Earth

• Kingdom arrived on schedule–God’s plan (Ephesians 3:10, 11)–Keys (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2)–Paul’s statement (Colossians 1:13)–Returning (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)–To judge (Hebrews 9:27, 28)

Conclusion

• Are you listening to Jesus?• Why not submit today?