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  EZEKIEL 18:30
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: God's judgment is certain and future, and repentance is the
only alternative to spiritual death.

Topics: "Judgment", "Repentance"
Scripture References: Proverbs 28:13, Ezekiel 18:30, Matthew 4:17, John 10:10, Romans 14:10, Galatians 6:7-8, Hebrews 9:27, James 1:15, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 1:9

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's judgment as the highest
authority, warning that there is no appeal beyond it. He urges listeners
to repent genuinely, not just feel remorse, and to turn away from their
transgressions to avoid the ruin that sin can bring. Smith illustrates
the destructive consequences of sin through the lives of biblical
figures like Saul, Samson, and Solomon, highlighting that sin leads to
spiritual death. He challenges the audience with the question, 'For why
will ye die?' urging them to choose life through repentance.

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I. "THEREFORE I WILL JUDGE YOU."

A. The highest court of the Universe.

1. Carl Chessman trickery, maneuvering.

2. No appeal beyond.

B. I will.

1. Judgment is yet future.

2. Judgment is certain.

3. Some feel a false ease.

II. ALTERNATIVE.

A. Interior.

1. Repent.

a. Not remorse.

b. Sorry enough to quit.

B. Exterior.

1. Turn from transgressions.

a. Disobedience to God's will.

Ill. SO SIN SHALL NOT BE YOUR RUIN.

A. Sin has ruined many lives of great potential.

a. Saul - Lust, jealousy, uncontrolled temper.

b. Samson - Lust, bad environment.

c. Solomon - Idolatry - "loved wives more than God."

B. For why will ye die?

a. Eventual result of sin.

1. SPIRITUAL DEATH!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ezekiel-1830/
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