Sermon on the requirements to get to heaven. Luke 13:23-30
IS HEAVEN WIDE OPEN?
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I. Heaven is great! But who gets there?
A. Glenn Gunderson’s heaven series for our revival weekend.
B. Most Americans are confident of their destination.
II. Jesus was not as gracious as most Americans.
A. He is questioned by someone who must have been a Baptist.
B. How can people get into heaven?
1) Roman Catholics emphasize personal good deeds for salvation.
2) Evangelicals (at least most of them) still emphasize faith.
C. A genuine relationship with Jesus is the ticket to heaven.
III. What is necessary for salvation.
A. Believe.
B. Repent.
C. Live with confidence in your Savior.
IV. Heaven may be closer than you think.