For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor so that you by his poverty might become rich.   2 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV)

But Abraham said, "They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them." Luke 16:29 (ESV)

Introduction

Fallen Condition Focus: Not hearing, believing, and obeying the Word of God

Sermon Proposition: Since God has given us his life-giving truth in his Word, we ought to listen and believe in Christ.

Rom. 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. 

I. Since God has given us his life-giving truth in his Word, we ought to listen and believe in his teaching about heaven and hell. (vv.19-26)  

II. Since God has given us his life-giving truth in his Word, we ought to listen and believe in his message of salvation in Christ alone. (vv. 29-31)

III. Since God has given us his life-giving truth in his Word, we ought to listen and obey his command to love our neighbor as ourselves. (vv. 19-31)

Conclusion and Call to Respond