Guiding Question:
What do you really believe about eternity—and is that your final answer?
Key Takeaways:
Faith Decisions Shape Everything:
Robert Lewis opens with the bold claim that faith decisions are the most important decisions a man will ever make. Everyone lives by some assumption about eternity—even choosing not to believe is, itself, a belief system. These beliefs influence our daily actions more than we realize.
The Sacred Ground of the Mind:
Continuing a theme from earlier sessions, Lewis calls this internal space of reflection “sacred ground.” It’s where men weigh their end, envision eternity, and measure today’s choices in light of that vision.
Everyone Lives by One of Four Views:
Nobody sees and nobody cares.
Somebody sees, but it doesn’t matter.
Somebody sees and is keeping score.
Somebody sees and wants to help.
These views are not just abstract—they shape how men live, lead, and make decisions today.
Comparison of Major World Religions:
Lewis walks through what major world religions teach about the afterlife—Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Mormonism—and notes they all share one common element: earning heaven through good works. Christianity stands apart by offering a relationship with a Savior who offers help, not a checklist.
Robert Lewis’s Personal Journey:
He vulnerably shares his own story—growing up in a chaotic home, experiencing inner turmoil in college, and ultimately reaching for Christ at age 18. That decision reshaped both his present and eternal life.
The Two Circles Illustration:
Lewis explains his theology using two circles:
Top Circle – What Jesus Christ has done for me:
Forgiveness of sins
Eternal life
Adoption as a child of God
Bottom Circle – What Jesus Christ desires to do in me:
Abundant life
Good works
Loving others well
The top circle guarantees salvation (unchangeable), while the bottom circle reflects daily discipleship (changeable and rewardable).
Eternal Impact of Daily Choices:
While salvation is secured through faith in Christ, rewards in heaven are determined by how faithfully we walk with Him. Lewis emphasizes this doesn’t determine if you get in, but it shapes how you live there.
A: It’s over.
B: It’s not over, and everyone will be fine.
C: It’s not over, and I’m good enough.
D: It’s not over, and I’ll need help.
Final Challenge: “Is That Your Final Answer?”
Echoing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Lewis asks each listener to confront their deepest belief about eternity. Options:
Key Scripture References:
Colossians 2:13–14 – Forgiveness of sins.
1 John 5:11–13 – Assurance of eternal life.
John 1:12 – Becoming a child of God.
John 10:10 – “I came that they may have life...”
Ephesians 2:10 – Created for good works.
John 15:12 – Loving others as Christ has loved.
Philippians 3:20–21 – Citizenship in heaven and transformed bodies.
1 Corinthians 3:10–15 – Eternal rewards and loss.
