𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟

(A Rich Man of Luke 16:19–31)

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Hell is not a myth, not a legend, not a parable of imagination.
It is a real place, a literal torment, and a final destiny for all who reject God’s truth.

In Luke 16, Jesus reveals a terrifying picture of a man who lived richly but died lost.
Many today trust wealth, religion, and good works — but not the gospel.

In the dispensation of grace, salvation is not by riches, religion, or righteousness —
but believing the gospel of Christ (1 Cor. 15:1–4).

This message exposes 7 truths the rich man learned too late, so we don’t learn them too late.

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟭 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗗

(“False Security that Fooled Him”)

🅐 A Misleading Comfort — Luke 16:19

He trusted his lifestyle instead of the Lord.

🅑 A Misplaced Confidence — Prov. 11:28

Those who trust riches will fall.

🅒 A Mistaken Concept of Salvation — Rom. 10:3

He pursued self-righteousness instead of God’s righteousness.

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟮 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗

( “Hell Was His Home”)

🅐 A Real Place — Luke 16:23

Hell is not symbolic — Jesus said he was “in torments.”

🅑 A Relentless Pain — Luke 16:24

He cried for mercy, but mercy was gone.

🅒 A Righteous Punishment — Rom. 2:5

Unbelievers store up wrath for themselves.

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟯 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘

(“Truth Dawned Too Late”)

🅐 Salvation Is Not by Status — Luke 16:25

Earthly comfort does not equal eternal comfort.

🅑 Salvation Is Not by Sincerity — Gal. 2:16

No man is justified by the works of the law.

🅒 Salvation Is Only by the Savior — Acts 4:12

Only Christ can save — not wealth, religion, or morality.

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟰 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗪

(“A Great Gulf Between Grace and Judgment”)

🅐 A Fixed Separation — Luke 16:26

No crossing, no second chances.

🅑 A Final Sentence — Heb. 9:27

After death comes judgment.

🅒 A Fading of Speculation — 2 Thess. 1:8–9

All theories end in the face of truth.

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟱 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗

(“A Plea Born From Pain”)

🅐 He Craved Relief — Luke 16:24

A drop of water meant everything in torment.

🅑 He Cried for Rescue — Luke 16:27

He begged Abraham for mercy and help.

🅒 He Cared for Relatives — Luke 16:28

He wanted his brothers warned — too late.

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟲 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗗

(“Truth He Rejected in Life”)

🅐 Scripture Was Sufficient — Luke 16:29

“They have Moses and the prophets” — the Word was enough.

🅑 Signs Cannot Substitute — Luke 16:31

Even the resurrection won’t convince the unbelieving heart.

🅒 Salvation Comes by Belief — Rom. 1:16

The gospel is the power of God unto salvation.

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟳 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘

( “A Choice Before It’s Too Late”)

🅐 Believe the Gospel Today — 1 Cor. 15:1–4

Christ died, was buried, and rose again — for your sins.

🅑 Break from Works-Based Religion — Eph. 2:8–9

Grace saves — not giving, going, or growing up in church.

🅒 Behold the Urgency of Eternity — 2 Cor. 6:2

Now is the day of salvation.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

The rich man learned too late what millions will learn too late:

Hell is real.
Hell is painful.
Hell is permanent.
Hell is preventable.

He realized the truth he rejected —
but only after the door of salvation was closed.

Today, in the dispensation of grace, the door is still open.
Christ has done the work.
The gospel is complete.
Salvation is free.

Hell is a reality — but it is not your destiny if you believe.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Believe the gospel now (Christ died, was buried, rose again)
Cling to Scripture, not tradition
Warn others while there is time
Share the gospel boldly
Thank God for His grace through Christ

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

Hell is real.
Hell is final.
Hell is avoidable — through Christ alone.