1. How to be lost eternally

2. Introduction There Are Many “how to” Books & Websites Available
If You Want To Know How To Do Some Task, Be Assured Someone Has Written About It
We Often Hear Lessons On How To Be Saved
“What Shall We Do?” - Acts 2:37
“What Must I Do To Be Saved?” - Acts 16:30
“What Shall I Do, Lord?” - Acts 22:10
This lesson Will Discuss How To Be Lost Eternally
Acts 2:37 - Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Acts 16: And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.
Acts 22:10 - Read vs And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
How To Be Lost Eternally

3. Do Nothing To Be Lost Don’t Worry About Obeying God
Hebrews 5:8-9
Don’t Do What You Know Is Good
James 4:17
Don’t Do The Lord’s Commandments
Revelation 22:14; John 13:17
Don’t Do The Father’s Will
Matthew 7:21-23
Don’t Be A DOER of the Word
James 1:21-25
To Be Lost
Heb. 5:8-9 - Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Jas. 4:17 - Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Rev. 22:14 - Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Jn. 13: If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. (After He had washed their feet to teach them an example of humility.)
Matt. 7: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Jas. 1: Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity (overflow) of naughtiness (wickness), and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
How To Be Lost Eternally

4. Do What Is Wrong To Be Lost Committing Sin Is Wrong
1 John 3:4
Be A Servant Of Sin
Romans 6:11-16, 23
Don’t Believe God’s Word - The Truth
John 17:17; Matthew 15:7-9
Do What God Has Condemned
Revelation 21:8; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
To Be Lost
1 Jn. 3:4 - Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Rom. 6:11-16, 23 - READ
Jn. 17:17 - Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Matt. 15:7-9 - Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
** Examples: Methodist Disciple; Baptist Manual; New World Translation-JW’s; Presbyterian Confession of Faith; Doctrines and Covenants-Morman; The Catholic Catechis; Science & Health With Key To The Scriptures (By Mary Baker Eddy) First Church of Christ Scientist; United Pentecostal Church Manual and “Book of Order” etc.
Rev. 21:8 - But the fearful (cowards), and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
1 Cor. 6: Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
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5. Do Not Believe To Be Lost Unbelievers Will Be Lost
Hebrews 11:6
Don’t Believe In Jesus
John 8:24
Don’t Confess Christ
Matthew 10:32-33
Don’t Believe The Words Of Christ
John 12:48-50
You Won’t Become A Child Of God
John 1:12
To Be Lost
Heb. 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jn. 8:24 - I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Matt. 10: Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Jn. 12: He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
Jn. 1:12 - But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: {power: or, the right, or, privilege}
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6. Do Not Repent To Be Lost God Commands All Men To Repent
Acts 17:30
The Impenitent Will Perish
Luke 13:3, 5
God Desires That All Be Saved
2 Peter 3:9; Ezekiel 33:11; Acts 26:18-20
To Be Lost
Acts 17:30 - And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Lk 13:3, 5 - I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish;
2 Pet. 3:9 - The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Ezek. 33:11 - Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Acts. 26: To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: 20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
How To Be Lost Eternally

7. Do Not Be Baptized To Be Lost Those Not Baptized Will Be Lost
Mark 16:15-16; Matthew 28:19-20
Peter Commanded Baptism
Acts 2:38; 10:44-48
Baptism Washes Away Sins
Acts 22:16
Baptism Saves
1 Peter 3:21
To Be Lost
Mk. 16: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Matt. 28: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: {teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations} 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Acts 2:28 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 10: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
1 Pet. 3:21 - The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
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8. Do Not Remain Faithful To Be Lost Commitment To God Is Essential
Matthew 6:33; 22:35-40
Baptism Is Only The Beginning
We Must Continue In God’s Goodness
Romans 11:22
Must Not Grow Weary In Well Doing
Galatians 6:9
The Unfaithful Will Not Receive The Crown of Life
Revelation 2:10
To Be Lost
Matt. 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matt. 22: Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Rom. 11:22 - Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Gal. 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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9. Wouldn’t You Rather Be Saved?
Nothing What Is Wrong Not Believe Not Repent Not Be Baptized Not Remain Faithful
Do…
To Be Lost
Wouldn’t You Rather Be Saved?
How To Be Lost Eternally

10. “…what shalI we do?” Acts 2:37
An alien sinner must…
Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17
Believe – John 8:24
Repent – Acts 17:30
Confess Christ – Matthew 10:34
Be Baptized – Acts 2:38
An erring Child of God must…
Repent and Pray – Acts 8:22
Live “faithful unto death”
Revelation 2:10
Acts 2:37 - Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart (cut to the heart), and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Rom. 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Jn. 8:24 - I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Acts. 17: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Matt. 10:34 - Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Acts. 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 8:22 - Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
How To Be Lost Eternally