In the sermon titled "Hear & Live", Paul Mahan addresses the critical theological doctrine of the necessity of hearing and responding to God's call for salvation. He emphasizes the life-or-death significance of genuinely listening to God’s Word, as expressed in Isaiah 55:3, "Hear, and your soul shall live." Mahan argues that while many hear the Gospel, not all truly listen or respond, which he illustrates through various Scripture passages, including Romans 10, Mark 16, and Proverbs 1. He underlines the importance of personal confession of Christ for salvation, reiterating the Reformed doctrine of God's sovereignty in choosing His people while simultaneously affirming the human responsibility to seek and call upon the Lord. The practical significance of the sermon lies in urging listeners to take the Gospel message seriously, suggesting that neglecting it could have eternal consequences.
“Here and your soul shall live. That means it's life or death, doesn't it?”
“If you don't call on the Lord, you're not going to be saved.”
“You've heard my voice so many times? Here, the instruction of a father.”
“The soul that sinneth shall surely die. Awake! Hear, and you'll surely live.”
The Bible emphasizes the importance of hearing God's Word for spiritual life, as shown in Isaiah 55:3, which states, 'Hear, and your soul shall live.'
Isaiah 55:3, Romans 10
God's sovereignty is affirmed throughout Scripture, emphasizing that He does all things according to His perfect will, as seen in Isaiah and Romans.
Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:28-30
Confessing Christ is crucial for salvation, as Romans 10:9 states, 'If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.'
Romans 10:9, Matthew 10:33
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