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  MARK 10:27
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The door to the Kingdom of God is wide open, but it's possible
to be lost after coming close to salvation if we're not careful.

Topics: "Salvation", "Commitment to Faith"
Scripture References: Mark 10:27, John 12:42

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the peril of coming close to salvation without
fully committing to it, using the examples of the rich young ruler and
the scribe who both approached the kingdom of God but ultimately fell
short. He highlights that while the door to the kingdom is wide open
through the messages of John the Baptist and Jesus, many factors can
bring individuals close to salvation, such as knowledge, a teachable
spirit, and the influence of godly parents. However, he warns that it is
possible to be lost even after coming within a step of heaven, as seen
in the rich young ruler's attachment to wealth and the scribe's refusal
to act on his knowledge. The sermon serves as a reminder of the
importance of genuine faith and action in the journey toward salvation.

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CONTENT
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"GOING BY GATE OF HEAVEN TO STOP IN HELL"

I. TWO WHO CAME CLOSE TO SALVATION.

A. Rich young ruler.

B. Scribe.

II. DOOR TO KINGDOM OF GOD WIDE OPEN.

A. John the Baptist's message.

B. Jesus' message.

III. SOME COME NEARER THAN OTHERS TO ENTERING. MANY THINGS HELP TO BRING

THEM CLOSE.

A. Knowledge.

B. A teachable spirit.

C. Influence of Godly parents.

D. Messages from faithful preachers.

1. Radio, T.V., etc.

E. Prayers of Believers.

F. Great hymn.

G. Some providence of God.

1. David lost son.

2. Nebuchadazzar lost mind.

IV. POSSIBLE TO BE LOST AFTER COMING WITHIN ONE STEP OF HEAVEN.

A. Rich young ruler's heart set on money.

B. Wise scribe knew what he ought to do but refused to do it.

C. John 12:42,43 Many rulers believed but failed to confess.

D. Luke 13:24-27.

E. Foolish virgins could have secured oil within one step turned

away forever.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/mark-1027/
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