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Understanding Salvation

Mark: Getting to Know Jesus-Part 37

February 15, 2026

Mark 10:17-22

 

The Rich Young Ruler Misunderstood

 

1.   The Nature of _____________________. (17)

“…He saved us—not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy—through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. He poured out His Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life.” Titus 3:5-7 (CSB)

 

“The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who rejects the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” John 3:36 (CSB)

 

“Truly I tell you, anyone who hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life.” John 5:24 (CSB)

 

2.   The Problem of ___________________. (17-20)

“You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Whoever insults his brother or sister will be subject to the court. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to hellfire.” Matthew 5:21-22 (CSB)

 

“You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:27-28 (CSB)

 

3.    The Truth of ______________________. (21-22)

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich, for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich.”

II Corinthians 8:9 (CSB)

 

“For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb.”  I Peter 1:18-19 (CSB)