ALMOST: BUT LOST
ACTS 26:24-31
INTRODUCTION:
A. If man is condemned, he will be lost forever; Matthew 25:46
B. Something you do, or fail to do; Romans 6:23; Matthew 7:21
C. In Agrippa’s case one word made the difference; “Almost”
1. Paul before Agrippa; Acts 26:27-28
2. Position, pride, and human admirers
D. “Almost”, a little word, but what a depth of meaning
E. Today, a look at some reasons for and results of being “Almost” persuaded
- SOME WHO ARE ALMOST A CHRISTIAN:
A. One living within a Christian environment; John 3:3-5
B. One who has Christian principles; Acts 10:1-3
C. One who partially obeys the commands; Luke 6:46; Mark 16:16
D. One who intends to accept Christ “someday”; II Corinthians 6:2
E. These should be Christians instead of “Almost”
II. WHY SOME REMAIN ALMOST A CHRISTIAN:
A. Some do not realize their lost condition; John 3:36
B. They are afraid of ridicule; Luke 9:26
C. Some are unwilling to relinquish sin; Romans 6:23
D. Many are afraid they cannot overcome sin; Philippians 4:13
E. No sin should be so great as to keep a soul out of heaven; Luke 14:26-28
III. RESULTS OF REMAINING ALMOST A CHRISTIAN:
A. No peace; Philippians 4:7
B. No pardon; Acts 4:12
C. No Power; Romans 4:24
D. No title to heaven; Revelation 21:27
E. These gifts can be yours only if you are FULLY persuaded; Acts 26:29
CONCLUSION:
A. Are you almost a Christian?
B. The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come”!
