𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗦 — 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗦

SILENT LIPS — PERISHING SOULS

The Cost of Withholding the Gospel of Grace
Key Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV)
Dispensational Key: Acts 20:24 | 2 Timothy 2:15

INTRODUCTION

Silence is not neutral.
In this Dispensation of the Grace of God, the gospel has been revealed, entrusted, and commanded to be proclaimed.

Paul never said, “Woe is me if I am unpopular.”
He said,
“Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” (1 Cor. 9:16)
When truth is withheld, souls are endangered.

SILENCE — A DANGEROUS COMFORT
Romans 1:16 | Proverbs 29:25

A. Fear Mutes the Message — Afraid of rejection
B. Comfort Replaces Commission — Ease over obedience
C. Shame Suppresses Truth — Embarrassed of grace
Truth: The gospel is God’s power, not our personality.

STEWARDSHIP — A SACRED TRUST
1 Corinthians 4:1–2 | 2 Corinthians 5:18

A. The Gospel Is Entrusted — Not optional
B. Believers Are Ambassadors — Heaven’s representatives
C. Faithfulness Is Required — Silence is unfaithfulness
Pauline Doctrine: You don’t own the gospel—you owe it.

SUBSTITUTE — Silence Replaces Speaking
Ezekiel 33:6 | Romans 10:14

A. Silence Is a Choice — Not an accident
B. Silence Is a Message — One of indifference
C. Silence Leaves Souls Unwarned
Dispensational Application: God uses preaching, not assumptions.

SIMPLICITY — The Gospel Is Clear
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 | 2 Corinthians 11:3

A. Christ Died for Our Sins
B. Christ Was Buried
C. Christ Rose Again
Emphasis: Salvation is done, not earned.

SATAN — The Enemy Loves Silence
2 Corinthians 4:3–4 | John 8:44

A. Blindness Thrives Without Light
B. Lies Spread When Truth Is Quiet
C. Hell Rejoices in Muted Christians
Spiritual Reality: Silence serves the enemy’s agenda.

SEPARATION — Eternal Consequences
John 3:18 | 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9

A. Unbelief Brings Condemnation
B. Rejection Results in Wrath
C. Eternity Is at Stake
Dispensational Clarity: Grace is offered now—judgment comes later.

SUFFICIENCY — Grace Is Enough
Ephesians 2:8–9 | Romans 3:24

A. No Works Required
B. No Rituals Needed
C. No Merit Accepted
Pauline Gospel: Add nothing—Christ finished it all.

SPEAKING — Love Expressed Through Truth
Ephesians 4:15 | Colossians 4:6
A. Truth Spoken in Love
B. Grace Seasoned with Wisdom
C. Urgency Without Hostility
Balance: Bold truth, gentle tone, clear message.

SOLEMNITY — ACCOUNTABILITY BEFORE CHRIST
2 Corinthians 5:10 | Romans 14:12

A. Believers Will Give Account
B. Rewards Can Be Lost
C. Opportunities Cannot Be Reclaimed
Dispensational Warning: Salvation is secure—service is judged.

CONCLUSION

Silence does not save feelings—
It sacrifices souls.
The gospel you believed
is the gospel they need.
Grace unheard is grace unreceived.

CALL TO ACTION

Open your mouth
Share the message
Redeem the time
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ…”
— 2 Corinthians 5:20
Speak while there is time.
Speak while grace still calls.
Speak before silence costs eternity.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Silence is dangerous
The gospel is entrusted
Faith comes by hearing
The message is simple
Satan loves silence
Hell is real
Grace is sufficient
Love speaks truth
We will give account