Common Misconceptions About Being Saved

• Jesus knew His disciples would have trouble here on earth…

• And knowing He wouldn’t be here physically to lead them, He asked God to lead them for Him!

• What we need to realize is that God sent the Holy Ghost to lead us in Jesus’ absence…

John 16:13 (KJV)

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

• We don’t have to be blind-sided by the cares and tribulations of this life…

• He’s told us that we’d have trouble…He told us things would happen…

• But…He also told us that He’s already overcome the world!

• Now…if He’s overcome the world…and He told us to be of good cheer because of it…

• Then we can live happy, productive lives…knowing that whatever comes our way won’t get us down…and we can live victorious lives for Him!

• He told us in Hebrews 13:5-6 (KJV)…

5 Let your conversation (or lifestyle) be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

• Jesus assured us to always be with us…Satan and the world can’t give you that!

• Luke told us in Chapter 10:17-20 (KJV)…after Jesus had sent His disciples out into the world…

17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you (or take you out).

20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

• So…Satan does have power…but not OVER the power of a child of God!

• That’s the power of the Holy Ghost!

• Paul assures us of a promise given by Jesus Christ in Philippians 4:19 (KJV)…

19 But my God shall supply all your need (not your greed) according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

• Jesus gives us…His followers…the hope of heaven in John 14:1-6 (KJV)…He says…

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

• Song - “All my hope is in Jesus” – Satan and the world can’t promise you what Jesus can!

Conclusion:

• If you don’t know the Lord right now…the only way you’re gonna see God…see Jesus…see loved ones gone before…or the splendor of Heaven…is to surrender your life to Jesus Christ!

• Why serve Jesus? Because He’s the only way to get to God or His Heaven!

• Why not surrender to Him right now?

• Let’s pray!