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3:23; 14:10-12; 2 Co 5:10
3. Who warned of the end of those who do not obey the gospel - 2 Th 1:7-9
-- Paul clearly proclaimed “The Lostness Of The Lost”
Mark A. Copeland
C. JOHN…
1. Who wrote that eternal life is only in the Son (Jesus) - 1 Jn 5:11-13
2. Who taught that we must abide in the doctrine of Christ to have God - 2 Jn 9
3. Who foresaw the judgment, and the terrible end of the wicked - Re 20:11-15; 21:8
-- Even John, “the apostle of love”, believed in “The Lostness Of The Lost”!
[Who can deny that Jesus and His apostles believed and taught that people are lost, and that a terrible
end awaits those who do not repent and obey the gospel of Christ?
What then, should be evident among Christians today who truly believe in “The Lostness Of The
Lost”…?]
III. AS BELIEVED BY HIS DISCIPLES
A. THEY TAKE THEIR OWN SALVATION SERIOUSLY…
1. As exemplified by the apostle Paul - cf. 1 Co 9:24-27; Ph 3:12-14
2. Growing in grace and knowledge, as instructed by Peter - cf. 2 Pe 3:17-18; 1:5-11
-- Does concern for your own salvation reflect belief in “The Lostness Of The Lost”?
B. THEY ARE CONCERNED FOR THE SALVATION OF OTHERS…
1. They will have compassion for the lost, like Jesus and Paul - cf. Mt 9:35-36; Ro 10:1-4
2. Such compassion, accompanied by a knowledge the lostness of others, will move them to act
like Jesus and Paul did - cf. Mt 9:37-38; 10:1,5-7; 2 Co 5:10-11
3. They will either go to the lost themselves, or send others to go - cf. Ro 10:14-15
-- Does your concern for others’ salvation reflect belief in “The Lostness Of The Lost”?
CONCLUSION
1. Certainly the gospel of Christ is not all “fire, hell, and damnation”…
a. It is good news of God’s grace, love, and mercy to sinners - 1 Ti 2:3-6
b. Whatever delay there may seem to be regarding the Lord’s return is due to God’s desire that all
be saved - 2 Pe 3:9
2. But neither is the gospel of Christ a doctrine of universal salvation…
a. In which a benign God accepts everyone as they are with no need to repent
b. In which there is no compelling need to share the gospel of salvation to others
If we are to be properly motivated to save others, we need to be moved not only by the love of Christ,
but also by a proper understanding of “The Lostness Of The Lost”…
“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.
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.” - 2 Co 5:10-11
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