“Jesus Came for One Purpose!” Luke 19:1-10

Talk to the typical American today, it would seem lost have what I call a very fuzzy view concerning their soul’s salvation…

Jesus entered this world for one reason…

to see why Jesus is so urgent in having people see Him as Savior Purpose: to see why Jesus is so urgent in having people see Him as Savior

I Everyone Needs SAVING A. Most People Think They’re Good Enough

The typical American believes by their good works alone they are bound for the promised land – i.e. they have no need for a Savior for they are their own savior…

I Everyone Needs SAVING A. Most People Think They’re Good Enough B. Most People Think They Should Never be Challenged

The rich young ruler asked what he had to do to be saved The rich young ruler asked what he had to do to be saved. Jesus knew his heart; thus, the reason He responded to him in the manner He did…

Matthew 19:25-26 “And when the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, ‘Then who can be saved?” And looking upon them Jesus said to them, ‘With men this is impossible but with God all things are possible.’” 9

II Jesus Alone is the DOOR A. Are There Many Ways (Chan- nels) to God?

John 10:9 “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” 12

1 Timothy 2:3-5 “This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” 13

1 John 5:11-12 “And the witness is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.” 14

II Jesus Alone is the DOOR A. Are There Many Ways (Chan- nels) to God? B. Does God Owe Salvation?

And the world responds by saying, “…that’s not fair!”

III Jesus’ Offer is for a LIMITED Time A. Jesus Knew His Offer Was Limited B. Satan Knows His Time Is Limited

IV Satan is OPPOSING God’s Gift A. God is Actively Trying to Get Us Saved

2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” 19

1 Timothy 2:4 “Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 20

…Radioed the nearest vessel, the USS York – it was twelve minutes away …Radioed the nearest vessel, the USS York – it was twelve minutes away. They were told to get there fast, the guy was surrounded by sharks…

Conclusion and Summary …Moody use to say, “If I can get a person to think about their soul for five minutes, there is a good chance the Gospel seed will result in that lost sheep coming home.” The problem is evident. Satan will not let you think about your soul for five minutes…