The Two Outcomes of Biblical Preaching

Introduction

…thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

I. Unworthy of Eternal Life

A. Eternal Life (cf. 13:32)

B. Worthiness

II. Appointed to Eternal Life

A. Appointed

B. Believed

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” John 3:36

Conclusion

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Lk. 18:10-14)