1. 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

2. He learned earthly wealth is nothing
Luke 16:19-22 (Eccl 5:15)
You can’t take it with you!

3. We must not trust in riches Luke 16:14
No satisfaction of the soul, Eccl 5: (4:8); Matt 16:26
No benefit from hoarding wealth, Eccl 5:13
No assurance of a legacy from money, Eccl 2:21

4. 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

5. He learned that punishment for sin is real, painful and eternal Luke 16:23-25
I am tormented in this flame!

6. 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

7. Punishment: Unending without relief Luke 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

8. He learned that death is permanent (Luke 16:27, 30) Eccl 9:3-6
You will never pass this way again!

9. Death Ends Material Existence Luke 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

10. Death Brings Rest or Punishment Luke 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)

11. He learned that misery does not love company Luke 16:27-28
Where have all the good times gone?

12. Sinners Entice the Weak and Naive Proverbs 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

13. He learned that the word of God is enough Luke 16:27-31
Do not refuse Him who speaks!

14. Enough to Convict and Convert John 16:8; 2 Tim 3:16
Godly sorrow and repentance
King Josiah, 2 Chrn 34:14-21, 27-28
Bereans, Acts 17:11-12

15. Enough to Complete Us in Christ 2 Timothy 3:17
Without using creeds, confessions or catechisms
By using the powerful word of God, Col 1:28
Hear Him! (Matt 17:5)

16. Have you learned the lessons?
Tonight your soul is required of you!