Faith Check

Faith Check 
Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.7.22 

Hard Truth: One of the most realities in scripture is that some who think they are saved will be lost. 

Matthew 7:13–14 (NLT)

13  “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. 

14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.

False faith is . 

Acts 8:9 (NLT)

9 A man named Simon had been a sorcerer there for many years, amazing the people of Samaria and claiming to be someone great.

Proverbs 6:16-17 (AMP)

16 These six things the Lord hates;

Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:

17 A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others]…

Acts 8:10–11 (NLT)

10 Everyone, from the least to the greatest, often spoke of him as “the Great One—the Power of God.”

11 They listened closely to him because for a long time he had astounded them with his magic.

James 4:6 (NLT)

6 And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

False Faith has a view of salvation. 

Acts 8:12–13 (NLT)

12 But now the people believed Philip’s message of Good News concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ. As a result, many men and women were baptized. 

13 Then Simon himself believed and was baptized. He began following Philip wherever he went, and he was amazed by the signs and great miracles Philip performed.

Luke 13:22–24 (NLT)

22 Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he went, always pressing on toward Jerusalem. 

23 Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He replied, 

24 “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.

False Faith has a view of the Spirit. 

Acts 8:14–17 (NLT)

14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there. 

15 As soon as they arrived, they prayed for these new believers to receive the Holy Spirit. 

16 The Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them, for they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 

17 Then Peter and John laid their hands upon these believers, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:18-20 (NLT)

18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given when the apostles laid their hands on people, he offered them money to buy this power. 

19 “Let me have this power, too,” he exclaimed, “so that when I lay my hands on people, they will receive the Holy Spirit!” 

20 But Peter replied, “May your money be destroyed with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought!

Acts 8:20 (MSG)

20 Peter said, “To hell with your money! And you along with it. Why, that’s unthinkable—trying to buy God’s gift! 

False Faith has a view of sin. 

Acts 8:21–24 (NLT)

21 You can have no part in this, for your heart is not right with God. 

22 Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive your evil thoughts, 

23 for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.” 

24 “Pray to the Lord for me,”  Simon exclaimed, “that these terrible things you’ve said won’t happen to me!”

Question: Does your sin bother you? 

Matthew 7:21–23 (NLT)

21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 

22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 

23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’

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