Introduction:  A phenomenon of our day is -the "convenience store."  It is a handy, easily accessible place to shop, A like phenomenon in our day is "easy believism."  It too, is handy and easily accessible.  It is "convenience store christianity."
 

I.   A CONVENIENT SALVATION 
        (Illustrated by the Pharisees)

 1  No Remorse 
 2. No Repentance
 3. No Reform

II.  A CONVENIENT SECURITY 
        (Illustrated by Judas)

 1. No Power
 2. No Purity
 3. No Problems (chastening)

III. A CONVENIENT SUPPORT 
           (Illus. by Jeremiah's false pastors)

 1. They quote Scripture
 2. They talk of the Savior 
 3. BUT- they practice Sin

IV.  A CONVENIENT STRENGTH 
          (Illustrated by Simon Magus)

 1. The Arm of the Flesh 
 2. The Tongue of a Serpent 
 3. The Heart of a Sinner

V.   A CONVENIENT SERVICE 
           (Illustrated by Annias and Sapphria)

 1  No Perspiration 
 2. No Perseverance 
 3. No Production

Conclusion:  True salvation consists of:

1) The Conviction of the Spirit   (Repentance)
2) The Calling of the Savior    (the Word of God)
3) The Coming to Christ of the Sinner  (Belief)