*God loves everyone. He does not befriend everyone. There is a widespread charismatic notion that God is a friend to every single person. False. In order to be a friend of God you must enter a blood covenant, and adhere to His Word.
*I am answerable to the word of God. His words must abide in me in order for me to prosper spiritually. I am not perfect, but I am striving to be perfected.
*His word holds me accountable for my actions. I cannot use the excuse, ''Well, I didn't know'', because ignorance to Word of God is not tolerated by Him.
*It doesn't matter how often I call upon the name of God; It matters if I honor His Word.
*There is more to the Word of God than Acts 2:38. My pastor stated that Acts 2:38 is a great launching point, and lists the requirements in order to be saved. However, God's word is so much more and my walk with God requires me to study His word because He is the word (John 1:1).
At any rate, I've a lonnnng way to go and I was very thankful that I heard this message.
