Key Takeaways: “ASSURANCE OF HEAVEN?”

1. SOME PEOPLE WILL ARGUE IT DOESN’T EXIST: Religion and rituals cannot save; only a personal relationship with Jesus can.
2. MOST PEOPLE WILL AGREE THAT IT DOES: Many people believe in Heaven, but aren’t sure how to get there. Being “good” or “religious” doesn’t guarantee entrance to Heaven.
3. TOO MANY PEOPLE CAN’T 100%ANSWER THE QUESTION:“ARE YOU GOING TO BE THERE WHEN YOU DIE?”: The gospel message is simple: all have sinned, but anyone who calls on Jesus can be saved. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus, not our own works or righteousness.

SOME WILL SAY “Yes” BECAUSE:

“I’m a GOOD person”

“I’m a GODLY person”

“I’m a GOSPEL person”

Discussion Questions:

1. We mentioned three common responses to “Are you going to heaven?”:
2. The sermon emphasized that no one is truly “good” by God’s standards. How does this challenge our cultural ideas of being “good enough”?
3. What’s the difference between being religious and having a genuine relationship with Jesus? How can we avoid falling into empty religiosity?
4. We said, “Religion can give you rules, rituals, and worldly respectability, but religion cannot save you.” How have you seen this play out in your own life or in others’?
5. Reflect on Romans 3:23-24: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” How does this summarize the gospel message?
6. The sermon emphasized the simplicity of the gospel: “Find Jesus, find life.” How can we communicate this simple yet profound truth to others?

Practical Applications:

1. Take time this week to write out your personal testimony, focusing on how you came to understand and accept the gospel.
2. Identify one area in your life where you might be relying on your own “goodness” or religious activities rather than on Christ. How can you shift your focus back to Jesus?
3. Practice sharing the simple gospel message with a friend or family member this week.
4. Memorize 1 John 5:11-13 as a reminder of the assurance we have in Christ.