WHEN WE DRAW OUR LAST BREATH, ONLY ONE THING MATTERS

WHEN WE DRAW OUR LAST BREATH, ONLY ONE THING MATTERS

Main Text: Romans 5:12; 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4; Ephesians 1:13

INTRODUCTION

Life is short, death is certain, and eternity is real. One day, every person will draw their last breath. Wealth, popularity, religion, and good works cannot save a dying sinner.

Under the Dispensation of Grace, our eternal destiny depends upon whether we have trusted the finished work of Jesus Christ.

The greatest question is not how long you will live, but whether you are saved before you die.

1. THE REALITY OF DEATH

Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:22

Death entered the world through Adam.

Every person is subject to physical death.

No earthly possession can prevent mortality.

2. THE REASON FOR DEATH

Romans 3:23; 6:23

All have sinned against God.

The wages of sin is death.

Sin reveals mankind's need for a Saviour.

3. THE REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST

Ephesians 1:7; Romans 3:24

Christ paid the price for our redemption.

His blood provides forgiveness of sins.

Salvation is found in Christ alone.

4. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST

1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 4:25

Christ died for our sins.

He was buried and rose again the third day.

His resurrection is essential to our salvation.

5. THE RECEPTION OF SALVATION

Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 4:5

Salvation is received by faith alone.

Good works and religious rituals cannot save.

Trust Christ's finished work, not your own righteousness.

6. THE REASSURANCE OF ETERNAL SECURITY

Ephesians 1:13–14; Romans 8:38–39

Believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ.

Our eternal security rests upon Christ's faithfulness.

7. THE REWARD OF ETERNAL LIFE

Romans 6:23; Philippians 3:20–21

Eternal life is God's free gift.

Believers have the hope of resurrection and glorification.

Our heavenly destiny is secured in Christ.

CONCLUSION

One day, your money will remain behind. Your possessions will belong to someone else. Your earthly achievements will become memories.

But your relationship with Jesus Christ has eternal significance.

In the present Dispensation of Grace, salvation is received by believing the Gospel of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.

The Book of Life is mentioned in Revelation 20:12–15. However, for the Body of Christ today, our direct doctrinal assurance is found in Paul's revelation concerning salvation by grace, spiritual sealing, and eternal security.

Do not wait until your last breath to consider eternity. Believe the Gospel of Grace today.

FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ REALITY — Death is certain.

2️⃣ REASON — Sin brought death.

3️⃣ REDEMPTION — Christ paid for our sins.

4️⃣ RESURRECTION — Christ conquered death.

5️⃣ RECEPTION — Salvation is received by faith.

6️⃣ REASSURANCE — Believers are eternally sealed.

7️⃣ REWARD — Eternal life is God's gift.

REMEMBER:

"WHEN YOU DRAW YOUR LAST BREATH, YOUR WEALTH CANNOT SAVE YOU, YOUR RELIGION CANNOT REDEEM YOU, AND YOUR GOOD WORKS CANNOT JUSTIFY YOU. ONLY JESUS CHRIST CAN SAVE YOU."

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21 KJV

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9 KJV

“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” — Ephesians 1:13 KJV

RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH — 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 KJV