The Childlikeness of the Believer

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of believers adopting a childlike humility and faith to enter the kingdom of heaven, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 18:1-6. It highlights the need for ongoing conversion, not regeneration, to maintain a humble and teachable spirit, contrasting childlike humility with childishness. The preacher also warns of spiritual immaturity and the attacks of Satan, encouraging believers to grow in grace and knowledge while relying on Jesus' intercession. Ultimately, true greatness in God's kingdom is marked by humility and dependence on God, not by status or self-importance.