1. Bible: Hebrews 9:27-28 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. (ESV)

2. Decision Decision for Eternity Kwing Hung

3. Bible: Romans 1:21-22 “For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools.” Atheists are “fools with darkened hearts.” PROOFS: Objective facts (creation) Subjective reasoning

4. 〔 1 〕 An unalterable event

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6. Pandora’s Box A Greek Legend

7. Question: How are the two stories related? Some events can be repeated until it is perfect Some events can be tried only once. Mistakes cannot be corrected. Example: life and death

8. 〔 2 〕 An unavoidable decision

9. Chinese: good and bad The good: one quarter of gifted classes Casino 3% of Canada’s population The bad: one quarter of those in _______

10. Is gambling a sin? Gambling money is greed. “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” (1 Timothy 6:10) Greed is idolatry. （ Colossians 3:5; Ephesians 5:5 ）

11. Why do Chinese like to gamble? Many Chinese have no religion. Money is their religion, their god. Illustration: Number “8” on licence plates.

12. A gamble/wager Choice 1 Choice 2 Winning Odds 0% Sure Loss 100% Sure Win

13. Who is the wisest person? King Solomon God said, “Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.” (1 Kings 3:12, ESV)

14. Pascal: 17 th century French Physicist, Mathematician, Philosopher, Theologian Pensées (Thoughts): Every person has to face an unavoidable decision -- the biggest decision in life

15. Pascal’s Wager:Wager of One’s Life Pascal’s Wager: Wager of One’s Life Wager: No God Wager: God exists 2 Choices:

16. Wager and Outcome Wager: No God Wager: God exists Outcome: No God WIN Outcome: God exists WIN

17. Winnings & Losses Wager: No GodWager: God exists Outcome: No God Outcome: God exists Win: win the argument, but no chance to brag (Win Nothing) Loss: lose the eternal life Win: win a present life of peace and joy Loss: nothing happens after death (Lose Nothing) Win: win a present life of peace and joy Win: eternal life Winning Odds 0% (Sure Loss)100% (Sure Win)

18. Hebrews 9:27 “And just as it is appointed for man to die once…” Death happens only once How do you wager?

19. 〔 3 〕 An unending life

20. Response: Accept God’s salvation God created man to share His glory. Man rebelled and comes under judgment.

21. Bible: Hebrews 9:27-28 “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment...” “so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.”

22. A future unending eternal life A present life of peace and joy God’s free gift for everyone

23. Response: Hold onto your faith Influence of atheist professors and atheist friends Many church kids will stop attending church at age 17 to 22

24. Debating atheists Antony Flew British philosopher, leader of atheists Publicly changed his position in 2004 Now believes in God’s existence Weapon: “Flew”

25. Build up your faith foundation Remember Pascal’s Wager: Belief in God is the only wise decision Conquer the spiritual storm with the help of the Holy Spirit