Barriers to Salvation.

Matthew 13 vs 19-22 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. 20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Matthew 13:21

  1. Several things will act as a barrier to the salvation of many.
  2. Several issues will cause people not to make heaven.
  3. Jesus outlined them in the Book of Matthew.
  4. Lack of understanding of the word and spiritual ignorance will cause people to miss heaven,
  5. Satanic contention will steal the word of God from people’s hearts.
  6. Persecution and tribulation of Christians will also cause some people to backslide and forsake God.
  7. The pleasures of sin, worldliness, materialism, and love of money will also take some people away from the gospel.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, make me a candidate for heaven.