Lorain County Free-Net Chapel

Bible Study Discussion

Good Things That Keep People Out of Heaven!

September 9, 1996

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Bible Study Questions

1. True or false: Many good people who are involved in doing wonderful things will not make it to heaven.

2. True or false: Some may be in danger of losing their very soul -- even though they sit in church, absolutely convinced they are on their way to heaven!

3. What can shut good people out of heaven?

4. How do you prioritize your time? For instance, how many times have you missed church to conduct business? Who does the waiting -- your business, or the Lord?

5. Speaking about the days of Noah and Lot, why does Jesus focus only on the good, legitimate things people were doing in the days just prior to judgment?

6. Have you turned your attention away from God's Word while becoming completely absorbed in your own interests?

7. What causes Christians to not care about warnings of coming judgment?

8. Do you neglect God's house, God's Word, prayer, worship?

9. Is Christ the center of your life?

10. How does he feel at being spurned by those who once walked, talked and cried with Him?

11. Have you given Jesus the cold shoulder?

12. What is one of the most hindering sins in the church today?

13. What happened with Hezekiah and Manasseh?

14. What was the sin of the three men in the parable of the man who made a great feast -- but whose invited guests all turned him down (Luke 14:16-24)?

15. What special time does a true lover of Jesus Christ protect?

16. Why will a large number who ought to be in the bridal procession be left out (Matthew 25:1-13)?

17. Do you know Jesus in your secret closet as well as in church?

18. Do you talk with Him as you're driving to work, on the subway, riding the bus?

19. When the church doors open, are you there as often as possible?

20. When that final day comes, will Jesus know you?

21. How can you watch for Jesus' coming if you're all wrapped up in the good things of this world?

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1 Tim. 3:14 - "These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:"

1 Tim. 3:15 - "But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."

Paul also referred to our place of worship and fellowship as the "house of God". David Wilkerson reference is correct.

But it was good for Roger question it. But, God's Word is our instruction book.

In Christ
Jeremy Garcia

I like David's studies and I think he is Spirit lead, but I disagree with his interpretation of God's house. The scripture clearly states that we are the temple of God. It actually says that we, the Church, are the Holy of Holies, which is where God dwelt among men in the old covenant. Why does Brother Wilkerson insist on calling the church building the house of God?

The bible tells us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves, but this does not necessarily mean in an organized church. In fact, if you go to church out of legalizm, you are sinning because without faith is impossible to please God. Faith comes by Hearing and hearing the Word of God. If the Spirit of God is not leading you to a church organization, you should not go!

I agree with the teaching, but when applied to the individuals in the True Church.

God Bless.