1. The non-Conversion Of Felix
The Non-Conversion Of Felix Acts 24:24-27 (Expository Sermon)
The non-Conversion Of Felix
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2. Introduction Paul was on trial before Felix
Paul made his defense to the charges made against him
After the trial, Felix and his wife Drusilla sent for Paul

3. Introduction
Felix could have had a two-fold motive for wanting to see Paul:
1) To hear him concerning the faith
2) To give Paul an opportunity to offer him a bribe
Please note that Paul preached a gospel sermon to these lost souls!

4. Paul Reasoned Reason = to converse, discuss, argue Jude 3
Paul contended for the faith

5. The Non-Conversion Of Felix Acts 24:24-27 (Expository Sermon)
Righteousness
Right doing as God commands
Ps. 119:172
Acts 10:35
In preaching righteous we are preaching the keeping of God’s commandments
Plan of salvation
Paul most likely covered the Plan of Salvatio
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6. Temperance Temperance = self-control
Men have the ability to control themselves if they so desire
Gal. 5:22-23
2 Pet. 2:5-11

7. Judgment To Come In view of the coming judgment, Paul persuaded men
2 Cor. 5:10-11
Heb. 9:27

8. The Reaction Of Felix He trembled
Felix was a man who lived an unrighteous life
He lacked self control
The judgment to come made him tremble

9. The Reaction Of Felix Rom. 14:11-12
One would think the terror he felt would have moved Felix to repent!
Acts 24:25

10. The Reaction Of Felix
There is no evidence that the convenient season ever arrived
What can we learn from Felix?
He represents the many who have delayed obedience to the gospel while wishing for a convenient season in the future

11. Why One Should Not Wait For A More Convenient Season
1) Death may occur
Js. 4:13-14
2) One’s heart may become hardened by sin
Heb. 3:12-13

12. Why One Should Not Wait For A More Convenient Season
3) Jesus may come
The time of the coming of Jesus is not known
Mt. 24:36
“Hence, all should be prepared to meet the lord when he does come”

13. Conclusion
Felix had a wonderful opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ
He had the proper reaction to the word preached – he was convicted of his sin which should have led him to repentance

14. The Non-Conversion Of Felix Acts 24:24-27 (Expository Sermon)
Conclusion
He foolishly put off obedience to the Lord when it would have been easy to obey the gospel
What about you?
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