Essentials for Eternal Life

July 26, 2020 Preacher: Steve Thiel Series: James: True Faith Works

Topic: James Passage: Luke 10:25–37

Essentials for Eternal Life
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 7/26/2020
James 2; Luke 10:25-37

Sermon Theme: At the final judgment, all will be evaluated on the basis of whether or not they kept the Law to love God with all their heart, mind, soul and strength and to love their neighbor in Christ as themselves, which are both necessary and essential works that attend the reality of true and saving faith!

I. NEIGHBOR IN THE BIBLE
    A. Neighbor in the Old Testament
        1. The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)
        2. The Law in Leviticus (Leviticus 19:1-4, 11-18, 33-34)
    B. Neighbor in the New Testament
        1. Connection to James (James 4:11-12; 5:7-12)
        2. Covenant Community (Romans 2:28-29)
        3. Communication Synonyms (Romans 13:18; 15:1-7)
        4. Commandment Language (Matthew 22:34-40; 1 John 3:23)

II. NEIGHBOR IN THE GOOD SAMARITAN
    A. Context of the Parable (Luke 7:36; 8:26; 17:11; 18:9)
    B. Content of the Parable (Luke 10:25-35)
        1. Questions Asked (Luke 10:25, 29)
        2. Questions Answered (Luke 10:26-28, 30-35)
    C. Conclusion of the Parable (Luke 10:36-37)

III. NEIGHBOR IN THE COMMUNITY
    A. Neighbor in the Church (Ephesians 4:1-4, 17-32; 5:2)
    B. Neighbor Next Door (Matthew 28:18-20)

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