Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton The Lie That Keeps "Good People" Out of Heaven | There Is More | Pastor Josh Howerton
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Nov 16, 2025 Discover the urgent truth about faith, righteousness, and judgment. Explore Paul’s impactful message to Felix and Drusilla, and understand how sexual ethics are framed in the Bible. Delve into the concepts of imputed righteousness and the necessity of self-control as a Spirit-led trait. Hear a cautionary tale about the dangers of delaying repentance, paired with a powerful testimony of transformation. The call to respond to Christ is clear, offering hope and encouragement to embrace a deeper faith.
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Righteousness Is Received Not Earned
- Christianity declares righteousness is received, not achieved, by imputation of Christ's righteousness to believers.
- Josh Howerton contrasts this with religions and secular moralism that require earning righteousness through deeds.
Pursue Self-Control Over Desires
- Do pursue self-control because most sins are downstream of unchecked desires and broken boundaries.
- Practice self-restraint especially in sexual purity to honor God and protect yourself and others.
Two Different Judgments Await
- There are two final judgments: condemnation for unbelievers and a reward evaluation for believers.
- Believers in Christ avoid condemnation but still face an evaluative Bema seat for rewards.