03/09/25 (9:30 am) - "The 7 Greatest Words of Love, pt 2: The Word of Assurance"

Luke 23:39-43 How Must I Receive God’s Love? 5 Truths that Saved the Dying Criminal 1. I must know I will face God when I die. “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die?” Luke 23:40 “Everyone must die once, and after that be judged by God.” Hebrews 9:27 (GNT) 2. I must know I’ve sinned against God. “We deserve to die for our crimes…” Luke 23:41a (NIV) “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 3. I must know Jesus was more than a man. “…but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Luke 23:41b “Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.” Ecclesiastes 7:20 “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 4. I must know only God’s grace can save me. “Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me...’” Luke 23:42a “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Ephesians 2:8-9 5. I must know Jesus will save me if I ask. “Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.’” Luke 23:42 “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” Acts 16:31 (NIV) What is my assurance of being saved by Jesus? The promise of his Word. And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:43 How, when and where can I be saved? “Right now God is ready to welcome you. Today he is ready to save you.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 (TLB) (Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation second edition, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Message adapted from pastors.com