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  MATTHEW 26:22
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: Your immediate future and eternal future depend on whether you
give your life to slavery in sin or enjoy blessings as sons of a king.

Topics: "Eternal Consequences", "Faith and Decision"
Scripture References: Matthew 10:32-33, Mark 8:38, John 1:12, John 3:18, Romans 10:9

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the critical nature of the question posed in
Matthew 26:22, urging listeners to consider their immediate and eternal
futures based on their response to Christ. He illustrates the
consequences of others' choices, from Pilate's indifference to Stephen's
vision of heaven, highlighting the stark contrast between acceptance and
denial of Jesus. The sermon challenges individuals to recognize their
position regarding Christ, either confessing Him or denying Him, and
stresses the importance of making a decision that aligns with faith and
salvation.

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I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE QUESTION.

A. Your immediate future depends on it.

1. Whether you give your life to slavery in sin.

a. Herold Lewis.

b. Dissipate your energies seeking pleasure.

1. June.

2. Enjoy blessings as sons of a king.

B. Your eternal future.

II. RESULTS OF OTHERS.

A. Pilate, "I wash my hands."

B. Jews, "Crucify Him!" His blood

1. 40 years, Titus.

C. Voltaire, "Crush the wretch."

D. Paine, "Impostor."

E. Stephen, "I see heaven's opened."

F. Paul, "For me to live is Christ."

III. WHAT CAN YOU DO?

A. You are on one of two sides.

1. Confessed Him (Matt. 10:10, Rom. 10:9..

2. Denied Him, "Deny me before men."

1. Believed unto salvation (devils).

2. Doubted, "He that believeth not."

1. Receive as Savior (John 1..

2. Reject Him our only hope.

a. Man drowning in river.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/matthew-2622/
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