2. He did not believe in Jesus (7:36, 44-46, 39) He did not believe in Jesus (7:36, 44-46, 39) But, he believed in himself But, he believed in himself Self-sufficiency shuts a man off from God Self-sufficiency shuts a man off from God −Feels no sin  sees no need for Jesus  receives no forgiveness  expresses no love −The self-sufficient is love-deficient The Self-Sufficient Host: Love Deficient

3. She believed whole-heartedly in Jesus (7:37-38, 44-46) She believed whole-heartedly in Jesus (7:37-38, 44-46) She was not concerned about herself She was not concerned about herself Passionate-penitence draws a man nigh unto God Passionate-penitence draws a man nigh unto God −Feels sin  sees need for Jesus  receives forgiveness  expresses love −The passionately-penitent is love-exuberant The Passionately-Penitent Woman: Love Exuberant

4. Jesus is no respecter of persons (7:36-39; 5:29; 19:5) Jesus is no respecter of persons (7:36-39; 5:29; 19:5) Jesus knows the hearts and lives of all (7:39-40; Jn. 2:25) Jesus knows the hearts and lives of all (7:39-40; Jn. 2:25) Jesus has the power to forgive sins (7:47-48; 5:21, 24) Jesus has the power to forgive sins (7:47-48; 5:21, 24) Jesus saves those who have “faith working through love” (7:50; Gal. 5:6; Jas. 2:22) Jesus saves those who have “faith working through love” (7:50; Gal. 5:6; Jas. 2:22) The bountifully-benevolent Savior is love-preeminent The bountifully-benevolent Savior is love-preeminent The Bountifully-Benevolent Savior: Love Preeminent

5. All have sinned, therefore, all are in debt (7:41; Ro. 3:23) All have sinned, therefore, all are in debt (7:41; Ro. 3:23) No man can pay his debt (7:42; Eph. 2:8-9) No man can pay his debt (7:42; Eph. 2:8-9) The focus is not on the amount but awareness of sin The focus is not on the amount but awareness of sin Jesus is worthy of our deepest, enduring, manifested love Jesus is worthy of our deepest, enduring, manifested love What would your love do for Jesus? What would your love do for Jesus? The Refreshingly-Relevant Parable: Love Assessment

6. Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24 Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 17:30 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 17:30 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Acts 22:16 Be immersed into Christ – Acts 22:16 −God will forgive you of all sins – 1 Peter 3:21 −God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 −God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Live a life of loving obedience – John 14:15 Live a life of loving obedience – John 14:15 Salvation Is a Gift of Love