The Parable of the Dragnet by Greg Byman (Sunday, February 27, 2022)

Sunday, February 27, 2022. Welcome to St Joe Community Church. Today's message is entitled The Parable of the Dragnet and was delivered on Sunday, February 27, 2022 by Greg Byman. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.org, click on the Sermons tab, and find today's broadcast. Parable of the Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 This Parable declares warning and hope We must choose to trust in Jesus Christ   We do not have to be afraid of God's final judgment       Matthew 13:47-50 "a large net thrown into the sea….they dragged it to shore" -the kingdom of heaven is like "a net cast across the world,    being pulled toward the final reckoning" -we cannot escape the final destiny of the end of this world!     "every kind of fish" -we are all alike sinners, but not all sinners sin alike! -similar to wheat and the weeds (vs 24-30) parable -Christians are not supposed to segregate and isolate    -we must be separate from evil living, but we will always         Co-exist among those who live for evil   "gathered the good fish, but threw out the worthless ones" -imagery of sitting on the seashore sorting out the good catch of    fish from the rest of the trash hauled in by the dragnet   "The angels will go out, separate the evil people from the righteous" -Jesus explains to the crowd that this parable illustrates the   great separation of believer and unbelievers at the "end of time -God is our final judge!  His angels will execute perfect justice -Rev 20:11-15  Great White Throne of Judgment           "and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping an gnashing of teeth" -similar to Matthew 13:42 -Luke 16:23-24, 27-28 Jesus describes a rich man in hades    -in torment, in agony in this flame!, place of torment -Rev 20:11-15- the unrighteous are thrown into the lake of fire    -Rev 20:10  The same place where Satan, his demons and      the false prophets will be "tormented day and night forever      and ever" -gnashing of teeth- regret, remorse, sorrow   Evil/Unrighteous People Reject Jesus Christ -Revelation 20:11-15  The Great White Throne of Judgment    -they are judged by their works    -Romans 3:10  No one is righteous!    -Romans 3:23  All have sinned and have fallen short of the       glory of God -their names are not found in the book of life     Good/Righteous People Place Their Faith In Jesus Christ -Romans 3:26  God declares righteous "the one who has faith in    Jesus" -Eph 2:8-9  We are saved by grace through faith, not by works -enter the kingdom of heaven today!  Trust in Jesus Christ   Trust God to do what is right! -He is just- He WILL execute perfect justice    -do not impose our imperfect justice system on God!    -do not worry if this world refuses to condemn evil       Romans 12:19  "vengeance is mine, I will repay"   -He is love-    -he will keep His promise to keep/save all who trust in Jesus    -he will make everything right      -perpetrators will either be justified by Jesus Christ or         personally pay for their wickedness forever   Let anyone who has ears listen!