Illegal Immigration Matthew 7:21-23
Illegal Immigration Matthew 7:21-23
Immigration to God’s Country! Hebrews 11:13-16 We become strangers and exiles in this life Our citizenship is in heaven (Eph. 2:19; Phil. 3:20)
Illegal = Not Follow God’s Law Matthew 7:21-23 LAWLESSNESS 1 John 3:4 “sin is lawlessness” Citizens are OBEDIENT to the TRUTH 1 Peter 1:22-23 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15 Romans 10:17
Illegal = Not Follow God’s Law Looking to something other than God’s Law Creeds Traditions (Matthew 15:9; Galatians 5:7-10) Conscience (2 Timothy 4:3-4) Some follow Law of former Country Colossians 3:5-7 2 Timothy 2:19
Illegal = Not Follow God’s Law Authority in Religion Colossians 3:17; Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:22-23 Claiming Citizenship, Practicing Lawlessness Voting on Doctrine Granting one person more authority Illegal use of Lord’s Treasury Change the Mission of the Church Instrumental Music in Worship
Illegal Entry Is Widely Taught Belief is Necessary (Hebrews 11:6; John 8:24; Mark 16:16; Romans 10:9-10) Confession is Necessary (Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-33) Repentance is Necessary (Colossians 3; Matthew 3:8; Acts 11:18; Acts 2:38) Baptism is Necessary (Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21)
Demands Of Illegal Citizens There really are NO illegal citizens Romans 16:17-18; 2 Timothy 3:13-15 Matthew 7:21-23 Many claims of citizenship at judgment Those who practice lawlessness will be told to depart!
Is Your Citizenship Legal? 2 Corinthians 13:5 “examine yourself” You cannot be a citizen if you have not entered the country legally. Citizenship can be lost by practicing lawlessness.