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What a Sinner Learned after Death Luke 16:19-31. Death : -Think about it! Eccl 7:1-2(Isa 5:11-12) Psa 90:10-12; 39:4-6. He learned earthly wealth is nothing Luke 16:19-22 (Eccl 5:15). You can’t take it with you!. We must not trust in riches Luke 16:14.
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What a Sinner Learned after Death Luke 16:19-31 Death: -Think about it! Eccl 7:1-2(Isa 5:11-12) Psa 90:10-12; 39:4-6
He learned earthly wealth is nothing Luke 16:19-22 (Eccl 5:15) You can’t take it with you!
We must not trust in richesLuke 16:14 • No satisfaction of the soul, Eccl 5:10-12 (4:8); Matt 16:26 • No benefit from hoarding wealth, Eccl 5:13 • No assurance of a legacy from money, Eccl 2:21
Riches of the Righteous • The worldly view indulgent living as the reward of wealth, Luke 12:15-19 • Righteous are motivated to do good with their possessions, Luke 12:20-21; 16:20-21; 1 Tim 6:17-19; Psa 49:16-20
He learned that punishment for sin is real, painful and eternal Luke 16:23-25 I am tormented in this flame!
Hell is Hot…and it Hurts!Mark 9:43-48 • God is willing to punish sinners after death, Rom 2:5, 8-9 (2 Ths 1:8-9) • God desires our salvation and offers it as long as we are alive, 1 Tim 2:3-4
Punishment: Unending without reliefLuke 16:24 • It is as unending as is the rest of the saints, Rev 14:10-13 • The torment of the wicked is forever and ever, Rev 20:10, 15
He learned that death is permanent (Luke 16:27, 30) Eccl 9:3-6 You will never pass this way again!
Death Ends Material ExistenceLuke 16:27, 30 • Doctrines of reincarnation or future lives on earth are false • Resurrection of dead is not in order to live on earth, 1 Cor 15:50
Death Brings Rest or PunishmentLuke 16:24-26; Rev 14:13 • This picture is of events before the day of judgment, yet it foreshadows eternity, Heb 9:27 • Unimaginable sorrow and suffering, or indescribable rest and peace, Matt 13:49-50; Rom 2:7-10 (Phil 1:23)
He learned that misery does not love company Luke 16:27-28 Where have all the good times gone?
Sinners Entice the Weak and NaiveProverbs 1:10-19 • They don’t hang around when trouble comes! Prov 18:24; 27:6 • Young boy who says: “if you love me you’ll make love with me”! • Drug dealer: “the first hit is on me!” • Drinker: “Have a drink, just one”! Prov 23:31-32 • Immoral woman who entices, Prov 7:7, 21-27 • Endure temptations and resist the devil! James 1:12; 4:7
He learned that the word of God is enough Luke 16:27-31 Do not refuse Him who speaks!
Enough to Convict and ConvertJohn 16:8; 2 Tim 3:16 • Godly sorrow and repentance • King Josiah, 2 Chrn 34:14-21, 27-28 • Bereans, Acts 17:11-12
Enough to Complete Us in Christ2 Timothy 3:17 • Without using creeds, confessions or catechisms • By using the powerful word of God, Col 1:28 • Hear Him! (Matt 17:5)
Have you learned the lessons? Tonight your soul is required of you!