Those Who Would Come To Jesus

Jesus Came To Save Sinners He was criticized for associating with “undesirables” (Matt. 9:9-13). Jesus saved the worst of sinners (1 Tim. 1;13-16). God desires all to be saved (1 Tim. 2:3-4). The churches in the First Century were made up of people who had practiced vile and unacceptable sins (1 Cor. 6:9-11).

What Kind of Prospect Would We Prefer? “There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always” (Acts 10:1-2).

What Problems Were Brought To Jesus? Problems with their children (Mark 9:14-29). Victims of abuse. Living in poverty (Luke 21:1-4). Living in adultery or sexual sin (John 4:15-18). Outcasts from society (Mark 1:40-41). Entrenched in religious error (Phil. 3:5-7).

What Problems Were Brought To Jesus? Problems with their children (Mark 9:14-29). Victims of abuse. Living in poverty (Luke 21:1-4). Living in adultery or sexual sin (John 4:15-18). Outcasts from society (Mark 1:40-41). Entrenched in religious error (Phil. 3:5-7). What if these people showed up at Knollwood?

Why Be Concerned With Such Things? Jesus issued strong warnings against those who would prevent others from coming unto Him and entering His Kingdom. Matthew 18:1-7 Matthew 23:13 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16 James 2:2-9