1. The “Lostness” Of The Lost

2. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
As Proclaimed by Jesus –
In the Sermon on the Mount
The Reality of Hell – Matthew 5:22,29,30
Few Would Find the Way of Life – Matthew 7:13,14
Even Religious people Lost – Matthew 7:21-23
In Parables
Warning many in His Kingdom Lost – Matthew 13:41-43
Separation Wicked from Just – Matthew 13:49,50

3. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
In The “Great Commission”
Commands Apostles preach of Salvation and Condemnation - Mark 16:15,16
Requiring Repentance be Preached in His name in all nations – Luke 24:46,47

4. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
Proclaimed by Apostles
Peter
Calling on need to Repent – Acts 3:19
Claiming salvation in Jesus Name – Acts 4:10-12
Wrote of Judgment and Scarcity of Salvation – 1Peter 4:17,18
Describe fiery judgment of ungodly & need for repentance – 2 Peter 3:7-12

5. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
Proclaimed by Apostles
Paul
Preached Judgment and need for Repentance – Acts 17:30,31
Wrote of God’s wrath, need for mercy, and need to repent – Romans 1:18; 2:4-11; 3:23; 14:10-12; 2Corinthians 5:12
Warned of the end of those who do not obey the gospel – 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

6. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
Proclaimed by Apostles
John
Wrote that eternal life is only in the name of the Son of God – 1 John 5:11-13
Must abide in doctrine of Christ to have God – 2John 9
Foresaw judgment and terrible end of the Wicked – Revelation 20:11-15; 21:8

7. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
As Believed by Christ’s Disciples
They take their Own Salvation Seriously
Exemplified by Paul – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Philippians 3:12-14
Growing in Grace & Knowledge – 2Peter 3:17,18; 2 Peter 1:5-11

8. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
As Believed by Christ’s Disciples
The Are Concerned For The Salvation of Others
The will have compassion for the Lost – Matthew 9:35,36; Romans 10:1-4
Compassion & knowledge of ‘lostness’ of others will cause us to act like Jesus & Paul – Matthew 9:37,38; 10:1,5-7; 2 Corinthians 5:10,11

9. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
As Believed by Christ’s Disciples
The Are Concerned For The Salvation of Others
They will either go themselves or send someone – Romans 10:14,15
Does your concern for other’s salvation reflect belief in “The Lostness of the Lost”?

10. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
The Gospel is not all Fire, Hell and Brimstone
It is good news of God’s grace, love and mercy to sinners – 1 Timothy 2:3-6; 2Peter 3:9
Gospel is Not a doctrine of universal salvation
In which a benign God accepts all with no need to repent
In which there is no need to share the gospel with others

11. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
The Gospel is not all Fire, Hell and Brimstone
It is good news of God’s grace, love and mercy to sinners – 1 Timothy 2:3-6; 2Peter 3:9
Gospel is Not a doctrine of universal salvation
In which a benign God accepts all with no need to repent
In which there is no need to share the gospel with others

12. The “Lostness” Of The Lost
2 Corinthians 5:10-11 NKJV 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences.