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Sermon Notes For 6-1-25 Is That Right, Concerning The Clichés, The Criticisms, And The Concerns Among Those Who Are Saved Or Unsaved That Some During These Times, And You May Be One Of Them. (Part 1.)

Let’s turn to The Book of Acts Chapter 16.

Now today, let’s return back to our ongoing series that we have entitled, “Is That Right Regarding Some of the Clichés, the Criticisms and the Concerns That Some Who Are Saved or Unsaved That They Have During These Times And You Maybe One of Them! (Part 1.)

And today, we are going to begin to look at this next area regarding some of The Criticisms Among Those Who Are Saved Or Unsaved That They Have During These Times And You Maybe One Of Them!

For these criticisms that some have is because of what the Bible says regarding Jesus Christ being The Only Way to God. And therefore, some people would say this in order to criticize that.

*I Believe That All Roads Lead To God! And As Long As I am Sincere That’s What Really Matters. (Question) But is that right? Is that Biblical? And is that true?

Now, let’s see Acts 16: 16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 Now, this girl followed Paul and us, and cried out saying, These men are the servants of the Most-High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation." 18 And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said unto the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And (he) a spirit of divination came out that very hour.

Now, let’s see 1st Timothy 4: 1. Now, the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, (Stop here)

Now, let’s again notice carefully 1st. Timothy 4:1. Now, The Spirit, expressly says, (When) that in latter times.

Now, quote 2nd Timothy 3:1. But know this, that in The Last Days perilous times will come.

Now, let’s notice carefully 1st Timothy 4:1. Now, The Spirit expressly says, (WHEN) that in latter times. (WHO) Some will depart from the faith.

Now let’s see 1st. John 2: 18. Little children, it is (the last hour) and as you have heard that The Antichrist is coming, even now (many) antichrists have come, by which we know that it is (the last hour.) (Question) and how shall we know such things? 19 They went out from us, because they were not of us. For if they had been of us. They would have continued with us. But they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us. See later, Matthew 13: 24-30. Our Lord Jesus’ parable regarding the tares growing up among the wheat.

Now, back to 1st Timothy Chapter 4. Now, let’s notice carefully 1st Timothy 4: 1 Now, The Spirit expressly says, (WHEN) that in latter times. (WHO) Some will depart from the faith. (HOW) Giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy, (And what happens) having their own conscience seared with a hot iron.

Now, back to Acts Chapter 16.

Now, see The New King James Version of Acts 16:17. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, these men are the servants of the Most-High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.

Now, The Morphological Greek New Testament of Acts 16:17. αὕτη κατακολουθοῦσα τῷ Παύλῳ καὶ ἡμῖν ἔκραζεν λέγουσα οὗτοι οἱ ἄνθρωποι δοῦλοι τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου εἰσίν οἵτινες καταγγέλλουσιν ὑμῖν (ὁδὸν σωτηρίας)

Now, The Christian Standard Bible of Acts 16: 17 says, “As she followed Paul and us she cried out, these men, who are proclaiming to you a way of salvation, are the servants of the Most-High God."

Also, Young's Literal Translation Of Acts 16: 17 says, “She having followed Paul and us, was crying, saying, These men are servants of the Most-High God, who declare to us a way of salvation.”

And finally, The New American Standard Bible 2020 Edition of Acts 16: 17 says, “She followed Paul and us and cried out repeatedly, saying, these men are bond-servants of the Most- High God, who are proclaiming to you a way of salvation."

Now for the next few minutes, let’s consider a Biblical Fact, an undisputed truth within the Bible, that we should never forget.

The let’s see The Gospel of John 3: 36. He or She who believes in The Son has everlasting life. But He or She who does not believes in The Son, shall not see life, But instead the wrath of God abides upon Him or Her.

The Gospel of John 10:9. Our Lord Jesus is speaking, I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, They will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of John 14: 4 Our Lord Jesus is speaking, And where I go you know, and the way you know. 5 But Thomas said unto Him, Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus said unto Thomas, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to The Father except through Me.

Now, let’s see Acts 4:12. Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Now, let’s see 1st Timothy 2: 5. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6. Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Now, let’s see 1st John 5: 11. And this is the testimony that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12. He or She who has the Son has life; but He or She who does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Now, let’s see 1st John 5:20. And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding. So that we may know Him who is true! And we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. And this One is the true God and eternal life.

Sermon Notes For 6-8-25 “Is That Right,” Regarding Some Of The Clichés, The Criticisms, And The Concerns Of Our Times. (Part 2.)

In fact, here are a few religious groups that teach and take this position about Heaven. Christianity, Islam, and some aspects of Judaism, as well as Zoroastrianism. In Hinduism, there is a concept of Svarga loka, which is a Heaven-like realm where the righteous may dwell after death before being reborn. For these groups Heaven is a place to go to and where good actions in the previous life are rewarded for eternity, But Hell being the place where bad behavior is punished.

And therefore, for some, when they are ask the question, do All Roads, Paths, or Religions Lead To Heaven, they are likely to say and believe That the answer is yes, as long as the person is sincere that’s what really matters.

Now, for the next few minutes with God’s help, I want Us to be certain and biblically an Accurate regarding “Heaven,” and is it an actual place, a real location, and a literal primary residence for The Elect in the Afterlife.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of John 14: 2 In My Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

Now, let’s see Psalms 23:6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of Luke 24: 42 Then The thief on the cross said unto Jesus, Lord remember me when You come into Your kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, most assuredly I say unto you, today you will be with me in Paradise.

Now, let’s see 2nd Corinthians 12: 2. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago whether in the body, I do not know! Or whether out of the body I do not know! Yet, God knows that such a one was caught up into the third heaven. 3 And I know such a man, whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, but God knows! 4 and he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

Now, here is an interesting article regarding the term, The Third Heaven.

First, the word heavens can be used to refer to different realms. Heavens can refer to the sky and the earth’s atmosphere, making it the “first heaven” (Deuteronomy 11:11; Psalm 104:12; Isaiah 55:10). It can also refer to outer space, where the stars and planets are—the “second heaven” (Psalm 8:3; Isaiah 13:10). And it can refer to God’s dwelling place, which is beyond the other “heavens,” a place known as the “third heaven” (Psalm 33:13–14; Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 6:9; Hebrews 7:26; Revelation 11:19). When Paul says that he went to the third heaven, he means that he went to the place where God dwells.

Interestingly, Paul uses the phrase caught up to refer to how he was transported to heaven; it’s the same Greek word used in 1 Thessalonians 4:17 to refer to the rapture of the church. Following his list of “boasts” in 2 Corinthians 11:22–33, Paul further verifies his apostolic office by including his “visions and revelations from the Lord” (2 Corinthians 12:1). The apostle is unsure whether he was physically in the body or apart from the body when he experienced heaven (2 Corinthians 12:2–3). While there, he heard and saw things that he couldn’t describe and was forbidden to relate (verse 4). Some believe this event occurred during Paul’s first missionary journey, when he was stoned and left for dead in Lystra, but we can’t be sure. The privilege of seeing heaven no doubt gave Paul courage to face his later trials and suffering (2 Corinthians 4:17).

Christians today may have not seen the third heaven as Paul did, we can be just as confident of our future in heaven because we are in Christ. The Bible does not tell us everything we might like to know about heaven, but we know that it will be a wonderful place where we will dwell with Christ (John 14:3). Paul knew that being with Christ is far better than anything he could experience on earth (Philippians 1:21–23). Until the day we eternally enter God’s presence, we can state with confidence along with the apostle Paul, “For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:7–8).

Let’s consider that there are at least 4 unforgettable sites for us see when we are in Heaven. (Repeat) *A Heavenly Throne Room or Imperial Court *A Heavenly Temple or Worship Center. *A Heavenly Tribunal Room or judgment Hall.* And a Heavenly City or Metropolis.*A Heavenly Throne Room or Imperial Court.

Now, let’s see Revelation 4: 1. After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. 3 And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. 4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. 5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. 6 Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. 7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. 8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!" 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 11 "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created."

Next, a Heavenly Temple or Worship Center.

Now, let’s see Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail.

*Next, a Heavenly Tribunal Room or judgment Hall.

Now let’s see Revelation 20: 11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

And lastly, let’s see The Heavenly City or This Heavenly Metropolis.

Now, let’s see Revelation 21: 1 Now, I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Now, notice Revelation 21: 9 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues came to me and talked with me, saying, Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife. 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me The great city, The holy Jerusalem, descending out of Heaven from God, 11 Having The Glory of God. And her light The great city, The holy Jerusalem, was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. 12 Also The great city, The holy Jerusalem had a great and high wall with twelve gates, and twelve angels atthe gates, and names written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: 13 three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. 14 Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and upon them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. 15 And he who talked with me had a gold reed to measure the city, its gates, and its wall. 16 The city is laid out as a square; its length is as great as its breadth. And he measured the city with the reed: twelve thousand furlongs. Its length, breadth, and height are equal. 17 Then he measured its wall: one hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel. 18 The construction of its wall was of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass. 19 The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones: the first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth sardonyx, the sixth sardius, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. 21 The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. 22 But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. 24 And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it. 25 Its gates shall not be shut at all by day there shall be no night there. 26 And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it. 27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

Now, let’s see Revelation 22: 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations .3 And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. 4 They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.5 There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.