Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 8 Article 7

The sermon centers on the dual nature of Christ—fully divine and fully human—emphasizing that each nature acts according to its own essence while remaining united in one person, a truth reflected in Scripture where divine attributes are ascribed to Christ's human nature and vice versa. This theological foundation leads into a powerful exposition of Luke 16's parable of the rich man and Lazarus, which illustrates the reality of eternal life, the finality of judgment, and the decisive role of faith in Scripture as the determining factor of one's eternal destiny. The parable warns against judging others by outward circumstances, rejecting the notion that poverty equates to righteousness or wealth to condemnation, and instead underscores that true faith is demonstrated by obedience to God's Word, not by miracles or signs. The preacher applies this with pastoral urgency, calling believers to examine their hearts, repent of unbelief in areas of disobedience, and live in continual trust and submission to Scripture, recognizing that how one responds to God's Word now shapes their eternal state.