“𝗪𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨” — 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛, 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬

“WE TRIED TO WARN YOU” — TRUTH, JUDGMENT, AND ETERNAL REALITY

INTRODUCTION

We live in an age that says, “Don’t judge me,” while rejecting God’s warnings. Yet Scripture declares that hell is real, judgment is certain, and warning sinners is love, not hatred. In the Dispensation of Grace, we do not preach condemnation—but we do proclaim truth (2 Corinthians 5:11). This message exposes the lie of silencing truth and reminds us why God commands His people to warn before judgment falls.

THE REALITY OF HELL

Eternity is not imaginary.

A. Hell Is Scriptural — Jesus taught more on hell than heaven (Luke 16:23)

B. Hell Is Severe — Fire, torment, separation (Mark 9:43–44)

C. Hell Is Eternal — No escape once entered (Revelation 20:15)

Verses: Luke 16:23; Revelation 20:15

THE RESPONSIBILITY TO WARN

Silence is not compassion.

A. Watchman’s Duty — Warn the wicked (Ezekiel 33:6)

B. Ambassador’s Call — Persuade men (2 Corinthians 5:20)

C. Preacher’s Charge — Speak truth boldly (2 Timothy 4:2)

Verses: Ezekiel 33:6; 2 Timothy 4:2

THE REJECTION OF TRUTH

Truth is hated by darkness.

A. Darkness Desires Silence — Light exposes sin (John 3:19–20)

B. Defiance Over Doctrine — Lovers of self (2 Timothy 3:2)

C. Denial of Consequences — Scoffers ignore judgment (2 Peter 3:3–4)

Verses: John 3:19–20; 2 Peter 3:3–4

THE “DON’T JUDGE ME” DECEPTION

Twisting Scripture to avoid conviction.

A. Misused Matthew 7:1 — Judgment confused with discernment

B. Ignored Right Judgment — Judge righteous judgment (John 7:24)

C. Rejected Reproof — Correction despised (Proverbs 15:10)

Verses: John 7:24; Proverbs 15:10

THE RIGHTEOUS ROLE OF REPROOF

Correction is an act of love.

A. Rebuke Rescues — Save others with fear (Jude 1:23)

B. Reproof Restores — God chastens whom He loves (Hebrews 12:6)

C. Warning Wins Souls — Snatching from fire (James 5:20)

Verses: Jude 1:23; James 5:20

THE REALITY OF COMING JUDGMENT

Grace has an endpoint.

A. Judgment Appointed — After death comes judgment (Hebrews 9:27)

B. Great White Throne — Final judgment of the lost (Revelation 20:11–12)

C. Wrath Revealed — Day of the Lord approaches (1 Thessalonians 5:2)

Verses: Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:11–12

THE RESCUE OFFERED BY GRACE

Warning comes with a way of escape.

A. Christ Paid the Price — He bore our judgment (2 Corinthians 5:21)

B. Cross Cancels Condemnation — No condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1)

C. Grace Saves Sinners — Salvation by grace alone (Ephesians 2:8–9)

Verses: Romans 8:1; Ephesians 2:8–9

THE RESPONSE THAT DETERMINES DESTINY

Eternity hinges on belief.

A. Believe the Gospel — 1 Corinthians 15:1–4

B. Rejecting Truth Brings Wrath — Condemned already (John 3:18)

C. Receiving Christ Brings Life — Everlasting life promised (John 5:24)

Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:1–4; John 5:24

THE REMORSE TOO LATE

Regret replaces rebellion in eternity.

A. Cry of the Damned — “We were warned” (Luke 16:27–28)

B. No Second Chance — Fixed gulf (Luke 16:26)

C. Eternal Separation — Forever from the Lord (2 Thessalonians 1:9)

Verses: Luke 16:26–28; 2 Thessalonians 1:9

CONCLUSION

No one in hell will say, “God never warned me.”
They will say, “I didn’t listen.”

Judgment is not hate.
Warning is not cruelty.
Silence is the real sin.

CALL TO ACTION

Preach truth without fear

Warn while there is time

Love souls enough to speak

Point sinners to Christ alone

FINAL THOUGHTS

Hell is real
Judgment is coming
Grace is available now
Silence helps no one
Truth divides but saves
Warning is love
Rejection has consequences
Christ is the only escape
Better to be warned on earth than weep in eternity

“Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:11 (KJV)