𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 • 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 • 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

POOR WITHOUT CHRIST • RICH WITHOUT CHRIST • BELIEVER IN CHRIST

Only Christ Changes Eternity
Key Pauline Text: Philippians 3:7–9 (KJV)
Right Division Anchor: 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

INTRODUCTION

The world measures life by status, success, and possessions. God measures life by position in Christ.
Whether poor or rich, without Christ a man is lost. Whether poor or rich, only the believer in Christ is secure.

This message exposes a hard truth:
Money cannot save. Poverty cannot humble enough. Only Christ redeems.

Today we will examine NINE TRUTHS that compare:
The Poor Without Christ
The Rich Without Christ
The Believer In Christ

POSITION — Without Christ vs. In Christ
Ephesians 2:12–13

A. Poor Without Christ – Outside the covenant
B. Rich Without Christ – Near wealth, far from God
C. Believer In Christ – Made nigh by the blood
Insight:
Position in Christ matters more than position in society.

POVERTY — Lack Does Not Save
Proverbs 13:7 | Romans 3:23

A. Material Lack – No saving merit
B. Moral Lack – Still a sinner
C. Spiritual Lack – Christ alone supplies
Pauline Truth:
Being poor does not make one righteous.

PROSPERITY — Wealth Does Not Satisfy
Luke 12:15 | Ecclesiastes 5:10

A. Rich in Goods – Empty in soul
B. Rich in Status – Dead in sin
C. Rich in Christ – Full forever
Dispensational Clarity:
Wealth fills hands, not hearts.

PERCEPTION — Success vs. Substance
Philippians 3:8

A. Worldly Success – Counted as gain
B. Eternal Reality – Counted as dung
C. Christ’s Worth – Excellency above all
Reality:
What the world celebrates, God discards.

PREDICAMENT — All Without Christ Are Lost
2 Corinthians 4:3–4

A. Poor Lost – No hope
B. Rich Lost – No light
C. Believer Found – Gospel revealed
Pauline Doctrine:
Lost is lost—regardless of income.

PAYMENT — No Flesh Can Redeem
Psalm 49:7–8 | Titus 3:5

A. No Money Price – Cannot buy salvation
B. No Moral Price – Cannot earn salvation
C. Christ Paid Fully – Salvation by grace
Right Division:
Redemption is received, not purchased.

POSITION AFTER DEATH — Darkness vs. Glory
2 Corinthians 5:8 | Colossians 1:12–13

A. Poor Without Christ – Eternal emptiness
B. Rich Without Christ – Eternal darkness
C. Believer In Christ – Glory ahead
Hope:
The grave does not end the story.

PROMISE — Forgiven and Secure in Christ
Colossians 2:13 | Ephesians 1:13

A. Forgiven Completely – All sins removed
B. Sealed Permanently – Eternal security
C. Safe Forever – In Christ
Pauline Assurance:
Security is not based on circumstances—but Christ.

PROSPECT — Eternal Life vs. Eternal Loss
Romans 6:23 | 1 John 5:11

A. Wages of Sin – Death
B. Gift of God – Eternal life
C. Difference Maker – Jesus Christ
Conclusion:
The issue is not rich or poor, but saved or lost.

CONCLUSION

The poor without Christ are lost.
The rich without Christ are empty.
The believer in Christ is forgiven, secure, and destined for glory.

“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor…”
— 2 Corinthians 8:9 (KJV)

CALL TO ACTION

Trust Christ, not money
Believe the gospel of grace (1 Cor. 15:1–4)
Reject false hope in wealth or humility
Rest in eternal security
Proclaim Christ to rich and poor alike

FINAL THOUGHTS

Poverty doesn’t save
Wealth doesn’t satisfy
Success fades
Sin condemns all
Christ paid it all
Salvation is a gift
Eternity is real
Believers are secure
ONLY CHRIST MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

POOR OR RICH — WITHOUT CHRIST YOU LOSE.
IN CHRIST — YOU WIN FOREVER.