Luke 12:8-12

Luke 12:8-12

1. We are taught that we must confess Christ upon earth, if we expect Him to own us as His saved people at the last day.
2. We are taught that there is such a thing as an unpardonable sin.
3. We are taught that Christians need not be over anxious as to what they shall say, when suddenly required to speak for Christ's cause.

"For us to deny Christ or be ashamed of His Gospel, may get us a little of man's good opinion for a few years, though it will bring us no real peace. But for Christ to deny us at the last day will be ruin in hell to all eternity! Let us cast away our cowardly fears. Come what will, let us confess Christ."

"Let us pray that we may be delivered from a cold, speculative, unsanctified head-knowledge of Christianity. It is a rock on which thousands make shipwreck to all eternity."

"Let us pray for a good memory about Bible promises. We shall find it an inestimable comfort. There are far more, and far wider promises laid down in Scripture for the comfort of Christ's people, than most of Christ's people are aware of."

Questions:

1. We are told to confess Christ; to not be ashamed of Him before others. This is a struggle for all of us to various extents. Would we commit ourselves, here and now, to confess Christ and be bold to speak of him, and that God would give us such an opportunity?

2. Ryle points out that the unpardonable sin is to know the truth and not let it touch our hearts. Would we pray that we may be delivered from a cold, speculative, unsanctified head-knowledge of Christianity?

3. If speaking about Christ before others alarms us, would we claim this promise, even now in Jesus name, and ask for His grace to speak?