Hebrews 2:14-18 (NASB)

14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, so that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 For clearly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendants of Abraham. 17 Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brothers so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.

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Philippians 3:4-7 (NASB)

4 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. 7 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

Theme: Even the very best of human inheritance & good works/intentions will not earn sinners a place in Heaven; it is only by trusting in the Person & Work of Jesus Christ alone.

Outline: The crucial contrast between trusting in your own self for salvation and trusting in Christ alone.

1. Many ways to work yourself to eternal death (verses 5-6)

a) By trusting in who you are by birth

b) By trusting in the good works you have done

2. The One Way to find eternal life (verse 7)

a) By repenting of your sins before God

b) By trusting in who Jesus is and the prefect work He has done for you

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