Three Keys to Heaven February 9, 2014 River Bend.

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Three Keys to Heaven February 9, 2014 River Bend

Introduction If today was your last, how would you spend it? Preparing for the judgement - 1 Thessalonians 5:2 The objective of every gospel preacher - 1 Corinthians 9:27; 1 Timothy 4:16 Purpose of our study

“The Surpassing Value” Philippians 3:7-11 The true value of Christ - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - “…I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom…so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.”

“The Surpassing Value” Philippians 3:7-11 Faith in Christ - Faith is never built upon the deeds of flesh - Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5 Faith is built upon the deeds of God - Hebrews 11:1, 6; Ephesians 2:10

“Pressing On” Philippians 3:12-19 Two keys to “pressing on” - Forget what lies behind - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Hebrews 8:12 Walk according to the pattern - Proverbs 14:12; Jeremiah 10:23 Unity is key - Hebrews 10:24-25 Having the same mind - 1 Corinthians 11:17-19 What is the mind of the Philippians?

“Our Citizenship” Philippians 3:20-21 Heaven is attainable - Matthew 19:26 - “…With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Paul’s purpose in Romans - Romans 9:1-3; 10:1-4

“Our Citizenship” Philippians 3:20-21 Security is found in hope - Hebrews 6:19 John 10:27-28; 1 John 5:13; 2 Timothy 4:6-8 (cf. 2 Timothy 1:12)

“Our Citizenship” Philippians 3:20-21 A greater day is coming - Days on earth are filled with trouble and strife - Matthew 6:34; James 4:13-15 A day is promised where the sun will no longer need to shine - Revelation 22:5

Conclusion What do you say to someone on their deathbed? 1 Thessalonians 5: “ 9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.”