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The Way to Know (Matthew 6&7)
Week 9

Matt Stout [Arrington Campus Pastor]

Matthew 7: 15-27

Scripture References & Sermon Points:

• Scripture Reference = Matthew 7: 15-27

• You may be deceived into thinking you’re a believer.

• 1st False Proof of Salvation = Spiritual experiences are not proof of our salvation.

• 2nd False Proof of Salvation = Spiritual gifts are not proof of our salvation.

• 3rd False Proof of Salvation = A verbal profession of faith is not proof of our salvation.

• Scripture Reference = Matthew 7:21

• Scripture Reference = Romans 10:9

• 4th False Proof of Salvation = Associating with Christ and His people is not proof of our salvation.

• Scripture Reference = Luke 13:22-28

• 5th False Proof of Salvation = Believing the right doctrine is not proof of our salvation.

• Scripture Reference = James 2:19

• The Best Proof of Salvation = Obedience is the best proof of our salvation.

• Scripture Reference = Matthew 7:24

• Scripture Reference = Ephesians 2:8–9, 10

• John Calvin quote: “It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone: just as it is the heat alone of the sun which warms the earth, and yet in the sun it is not alone, because it is constantly conjoined with light.”

• Martin Luther quote: “We are not saved by works; but if there be no works, there must be something amiss with faith.”

• Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp quote: “Commitment is a statement of what ‘is.’ You can know what you’re committed to by your results, not by what you say your commitments are. We are all committed. We are all producing results. The result is proof of a commitment.”

• What must I do to be saved and have I done it?

• Scripture Reference = 2 Corinthians 6:2