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November 27, 2011

Not Far from the Kingdom

by Alistair Begg

Mark 12:28–34
 (ID: 2845)

When Jesus answered the sincere question of a scribe, the scribe seemed impressed and affirmed Jesus’ reply. Why, then, would Jesus describe him as still being “not far from the kingdom of God”? Alistair Begg explains that honoring Jesus as a teacher while not acknowledging our need for Him as Savior is not sufficient for salvation. How many today are similarly close to God’s kingdom, agreeing in word but not actually submitting to Christ?

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.