1. Illegal Immigration
Matthew 7:21-23

2. Illegal Immigration
Matthew 7:21-23

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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!

9. 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.