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Sad Words in the BibleEcc. 73
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some mocked
There is also an antitype which now saves
usbaptism (not the removal of the filth of the
flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward
God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who
raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was
delivered up because of our offenses, and was
raised for our justification
who according to His abundant mercy has begotten
us again to a living hope through the
resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
declared to be the Son of God with
power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the
resurrection from the dead

• It declared Jesus as Gods Son Rom. 14
• Through it we are promised judgment and called to
  repentance Acts 1730-31
• Through it we are justified Rom. 423-25
• Provides baptism its power 1 Pet. 321
• Serves as the basis for our hope 1 Pet. 13

Acts 1732
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we will not walk therein
Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my
path
Jer. 616

• The Jews refused to obey Gods instructions (Jer.
  610).
• Our claim to be Gods people requires us to walk
  in the light of His Word (Psa. 119105).

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we will not walk therein
Jer. 616

• walking in newness of life Rom. 64
• walk in the light 1 Jn. 17
• walk by faith, not by sight 2 Cor. 57
• walk worthy of our calling which we were
  called Eph. 41
• walk in love Eph. 51-2
• walk honestly 1 Thess. 411-12
• walk in sanctification and honor 1 Thess. 43-5

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who have strayed concerning the truth
2 Tim. 217-18

• Many who obey the truth err or fall away from it.
  Why?

• Allure of riches 1 Tim. 610
• Allure of fleshly desires 1 Cor. 106-11
• False doctrine Gal. 16-9
• Own wisdom Rom. 123
• Spiritual laziness Heb. 512

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concerning the faith have made shipwreck
1 Tim. 119-20

• Turn their faith from a blessing into a disaster!
  Why?

• Pressure of political correctness 2 Tim.
  217-18
• Depart from the faith 1 Tim. 41-3
• Deny the faith 1 Tim. 58
• Cast off their faith 1 Tim. 512

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and the door was shut
Matt. 2510

• Think about when the door of the ark was shut
  Gen. 716

• The ready went in.
• The others made a start, but didnt enter in
  because they didnt remain ready
• The majority will find the door shut Lk. 1323-30

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depart from Me
Then He will also say to those on the left hand,
Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting
fire prepared for the devil and his angels
And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer
darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of
teeth
when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with
His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking
vengeance on those who do not know God, and on
those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ
Matt. 2541

• Many will hear those chilling, terrifying words

• Those failing to use their talents Matt. 2530
• The unbenevolent Matt. 2541
• Those unwilling to enter the narrow gate Lk.
  1323-30
• Those who do not know God or obey the gospel 2
  Thess. 17-9

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Go away for now
Acts 2425

• Many react the same when hearing the gospel
  preached
• Did Felix ever have another chance to obey?
• We never know when our last opportunity for
  obedience will come

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You almost persuaded me
King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know
that you do believe
Many of the chief rulers also many believed on
Him but because of the Pharisees they did not
confess Him, lest they should be put out of the
synagogue

• Agrippa believed (Acts 2627), yet failed to obey
  Jn. 1242
• Almost is but to fail! And it happens every day

Acts 2628
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You almost persuaded me

• some mocked

• we will not walk therein

• who have strayed concerning the truth

• concerning the faith have made shipwreck

• and the door was shut

• depart from Me

• Go away for now

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Conclusion

• If any of these words are applicable you can
  change by obeying NOW. 2 Cor. 62
• Almost cannot avail Almost is but to fail
  Sad, sad that bitter wailAlmost, but lost

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REMISSION OF SINS