Why Are Not All Saved?  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 ESV)

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; (Isaiah 53:6 ESV) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8 ES The soul who sins shall die... (Ezekiel 18:19-20 ESV) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 ESV)

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, (Titus 2:11 ESV) But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, … so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. (Hebrews 2:9 ESV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 ESV)

Why are not all saved? Some refuse to consider the spiritual No time? I’m not a preacher? No difference? Can’t trust the Bible?

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord. [12] But these, like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction, [13] suffering wrong as the wage for their wrongdoing. They count it pleasure to revel in the daytime… (2 Peter 2:11-13 ESV)

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? (Matthew 16:26 ESV) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. (2 Corinthians 5:10 ES …how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? (Hebrews 2:3 ESV) Our soul is of first value. We’re going to be judged. How foolish we are to neglect spiritual things.

Why are not all saved? Some refuse to consider the spiritual Some are in love with sin Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. [17] And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. (1 John 2:15-17 ESV)

...For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. [19] For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. (Romans 7:18-19 ESV) And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” (Acts 24:25 ESV)

Sometimes we need a defense …choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. (Hebrews 11:25 ESV) For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:14 ESV) See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. … (1 John 3:1 ESV) Knowing sin is only “for a season” Knowing every deed will be judged Realizing what a love God has for us

Why are not all saved? Some refuse to consider the spiritual Some are in love with sin Some are ignorant of God’s grace Easy to get down on self We’re used to “man’s” forgiveness  Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. [8:1] There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 7:25-8:1 ESV)

For by grace you have been saved through faith For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV) Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25 ESV) It is a gift, not of works of any kind He can save to the “uttermost” and lives to make intercession

Why are not all saved? Some refuse to consider the spiritual Some are in love with sin Some are ignorant of God’s grace Easy to get down on self We’re used to “man’s” forgiveness Some trust in their own goodness

So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’” (Luke 17:10 ESV) Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:2 ESV)

Why are not all saved? Some refuse to consider the spiritual Some are in love with sin Some are ignorant of God’s grace Some reject Jesus as Savior  Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6 ESV)

I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” (John 8:24 ESV) And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 ESV)

influential Buddhist Shinto Hindu moral Good respectable Muslim  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, (Ephesians 1:3 ESV) Good respectable

Why are not all saved? Some refuse to consider the spiritual Some are in love with sin Some are ignorant of God’s grace Some reject Jesus as Savior Some just refuse to obey the Lord And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, (Hebrews 5:9 ESV)

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (James 2:17 ESV) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. (John 14:15 ESV) Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. ...” (John 14:21 ESV For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. (1 John 5:3 ESV)

Why are not all saved? Consider spiritual things See the danger in sin Appreciate His loving grace Accept Jesus as Lord Obey Him And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, (Hebrews 5:9 ESV)