Following the Savior in a Distracting World – Part 5
In this 5th sermon of the series “Following the Savior in a Distracting World” by Dr. Anderson, we learn about being compensated for following Christ.
Jesus said, Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. Mark 10:29-30
Scripture referenced in this sermon:
- Psalm 84:11-12
- Mark 10:28-31
- Genesis 1:26
- 2 Peter 1:10-11
- 2 Peter 1:5-7
- Prerequisites (Leave, Cleave & Believe)
- Payment for compensation
Payment of Compensation With Benefits
- Increase in payment as you follow the Lord
- Instant benefits
- All Inclusive – relationships, houses, land..etc.
- Inconvenient – Matthew 5:10, Colossians 1:24
- Infinite payment (Eternal payment plan)
Precautions
- We are all going to be reviewed
- There’s going to be a reversal (vs 31)