The Parable of Two Houses

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The Parable of Two Houses

• Building our lives upon the foundation of the
  Lord.
• Matt. 721-27

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Introduction

• When the day of Judgment comes your fate will
  have already been secured.
• It will not matter what man says in the aid of
  his defense.
• What will matter is the Lord will judge according
  to His all knowing righteousness.

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Introduction

• For the wicked Jesus warns them
• God knows the deeds of an individual.
• Even if the person seems righteous (like a lamb)
  God knows his true character (wolf). Matt. 715-20

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Introduction

• It is with this thought in mind that Jesus speaks
  to both the righteous and the wicked regarding
  the Day of Judgment
• The practice of one (his deeds) will determine
  whether one enters the kingdom of heaven.
• Therefore, Jesus likens his listeners to either
  being wise or fools in how they act upon His
  words.

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House Built Upon the Rock

• This foundation is Christ. Eph. 219-20
• He was prophesied as a sure foundation. Isa.
  2816
• He became the cornerstone of faith to all who
  believe (while being a stumbling block to those
  who reject Him). Acts 411-12

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House Built Upon the Rock

• This foundation is stable.
• Physically, a house dug deeply and lays its
  foundation on the rock, stands firm against
  natures fury.
• The house may get battered about, but its
  foundation keeps the house standing. Cp. Lk. 648

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House Built Upon the Rock

• This foundation, therefore, is built upon by the
  wise
• He hears Gods word. Prov. 108
• He accepts and does Gods will.
• Therefore, God judges him to be a wise man.

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House Built Upon the Rock

• This foundation (ultimately) is eternal.
• A person who hears and does Gods word has
  nothing to fear on the Day of Judgment.
• All the trials of this life, including the
  Judgment to come is safe against all evil and is
  saved forever!

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The House Built upon the Sand

• This foundation is based upon those who reject
  the Lords teachings. Cp. Prov. 17
• Instead of Christ being his rock solid
  foundation, he is his own cornerstone. Cp. Acts
  411
• Because he does not stand on rock solid truth, he
  lives on his personal wisdom emotions,
  experiences, etc.

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The House Built upon the Sand

• The result is that his foundation is as unstable
  as sand.
• In this parable, this house is not able to endure
  the trials that come its way. Lk. 649
• There is nothing sure to hold it down.
• This is the downfall for the one who rejects
  Christ and His truth.

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The House Built upon the Sand

• This person who rejects the Lord is judged a
  fool by the Lord.
• He hears the truth regarding Gods word.
• Yet, because he is not a doer of Gods will, his
  foundation is manifest, leading to Gods
  judgment. Jn. 1248

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The House Built upon the Sand

• This foundation (ultimately) is NOT eternal (but
  the consequences are).
• This person has everything to fear when the Day
  of Judgment comes.
• His only vain attempt is Lord, Lord. Matt.
  722
• But Jesus just as He taught 2,000 yrs ago is
  Depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.
  Matt. 723

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Conclusion

• The wise shall hear, accept, and stand because
  the Lord is their foundation.
• The fool does not accept the eternal words of
  life, and shall not stand in the Day of Judgment.