“Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts…”

Hebrews 4:7

In The Days of Noah

• “The Lord said, My Spirit will not always strive with man…” Genesis 6:3, 5-7

• The flood came, “and all flesh died,” except those on the ark. Gen. 7:21

• As it was in the days of Noah so

will it be when Christ returns.

Mt. 24:36-41; Lk. 17:26-27

The

DANGER

In Delay!!!

In The Days of Lot in Sodom

•They were wicked, their sin was grievous before God. Genesis 18:20-22

•Their concerns were only of a worldly nature. Luke 17:28

•The cities were destroyed.

Lk. 17:29; Gen. 19:24, 25, 29 The

DANGER

In Delay!!!

The Danger of Sudden Destruction

•Such a person would reason that the Lord is not coming soon. Mt. 24:48; 2 Pet. 3:3-7

•Therefore they would choose to continue in wickedness. Mt. 24:49

•The Lord will come when not

expected. Mt. 24:50; 2 Pet.3:10

•Death may be permitted to

occur suddenly. Lk.12:16-21

The

DANGER

In Delay!!!

A Limited Time To Repent May Be Given

•Jezebel given space to repent and repented not. Rev. 2:21•Jezebel faced great tribulation for not repenting. Rev. 2:22•Jerusalem would not repent. Mt. 23:37•Failure to repent is to remainin a state of crucifying Christ again. Heb. 6:4-6

The

DANGER

In Delay!!!

To Continue To Willfully Sin Is:

•To lose the sacrifice for sins! Heb 10:26-31•To trod under foot the Son of God…•To count the blood of Christ unholy…•To treat with despite the Spirit of grace…•To have the vengeance of God waiting for you.•To fall into the hands of the living God! cf. Heb. 9:27

The

DANGER

In Delay!!!

King Agrippa Was Almost Persuaded

•“…Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” Acts 26:27-29•“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” James 4:8•It’s just a decision away! Acts 17:27

The

DANGER

In Delay!!!

Those With Unrepented Sin:

•Their heart is not right in the sight of God.•They are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity. Acts 8:18-24•They need to repent and asks God’s forgiveness! Acts 8:22•Some never repent of their sin, such as immoral (unclean) example,or forsake the assembling together! Eph. 5:5; Heb. 10:23-32

The

DANGER

In Delay!!!

Don’t Delay Your Soul’s Salvation!

• If you’re a Christian who has not repented of some sin, do so now! 1 John 1:9

• If you’re not a Christian yet, come to Jesus now! Acts 4:12; Hebrews 5:9– Hear and believe the gospel of Christ.

Rom. 10:17; 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Acts 18:8– Repent of sinful living. Acts 3:19; Lk. 24:47– Confess your faith in Jesus as God’s Son.

Acts 8:37; Rom. 10:9-10– Be Baptized into Christ. Rom. 6:3-6; Acts 22:16