Matthew 27:15
The most important question in life is whether or not you have chosen to follow Christ, and the consequences of that decision will last for eternity.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the most important question in life: whom will you serve? He explains that the answer to this question not only shapes our earthly journey but also determines our eternal destiny. Smith illustrates the consequences of various historical figures' responses to Christ, contrasting their fates with that of faithful believers like Paul and Stephen. Ultimately, he urges listeners to either receive or reject Christ, highlighting the importance of belief and confession in shaping one's eternal future.
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I. MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS IN LIFE.
A. Personal Question.
1. Everyone must answer it.
2. No one can evade it.
3. Choose yet this day whom.
B. It is important because.
1. How you answer it determines the course of your life.
2. How you answer it determines how you will spend
eternity.
3. Christ is waiting to record your answer ye shall serve.
II. RESULTS IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS WHO HAVE ANSWERED.
A. Pilate "I wash my hands."
1. Impossible!
B. Jews "Crucify him."
1. 40 years later Titus with Roman troops.
C. Voltaire "Curse the wretch."
1. Doctor and nurse testify died in agony of Hell.
D. Paine "Impostor!"
1. Died screaming for God's mercy.
E. Hobbs.
1. Dying words "I am about to take my last journey, a
great leap into the dark."
F. Paul the Apostle "For me to live is Christ."
1. "O grave, where is thy victory."
2. "I have fought a good fight."
G. Stephen.
1. "Lord receive my Spirit." "Lay not this sin to their
charge."
Ill. HOW CAN YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION.
A. 1. Receive.
a. John 1:12.
2. Reject.
B. 1. Believe on Him.
a. John 3:16.
2. Disbelieved.
a. John 3:36.
b. John 3:18 "He."
C. 1. Confess.
a. Rom 10:9.
b. Matt. 10:32.
2. Deny.
a. Matt. 10:33.
Sermon Outline
- MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS IN LIFE points: null
- RESULTS IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS WHO HAVE ANSWERED points: null
- HOW CAN YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION points: null
Key Quotes
“Christ is waiting to record your answer ye shall serve.” — Chuck Smith
“O grave, where is thy victory.” — Chuck Smith
“I have fought a good fight.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- You must answer the question of whether or not to follow Christ, and the consequences of that decision will last for eternity.
- You can answer the question by receiving Christ, rejecting Him, believing on Him, or denying Him.
- Surrendering to Christ is the key to eternal life.