A MAN IN HELL -LUKE 16:19-31

INTRODUCTION:

Noah preached judgment. The world didn't believe it but the flood came anyway.
Lot preached judgment; they didn't believe it but God rained hell out of heaven and destroyed Sodom anyway. Whether men believe it or not, the Lord Jesus talked about a place of torment for the unsaved.

I. HIS DESCRIPTION - VS. 19-29

A. He was Religious - Vs. 24-28
                 1. In Vs. 24 he prayed for mercy
                 2. In Vs. 24 he prayed for water
                 3. In Vs. 28 he prayed for his brothers
Here was a man that knew how to pray, he knew the Scriptures, he talked about Moses and the prophets but he still went to hell. 

B. He was Rich - Vs. 19
                1. Clothed in purple - imported garments from Egypt.
                2. Clothed in fine linen - imported garments from Syria.
                3. But, underneath his fine clothes was a heart as black as hell itself. ("Man looketh upon the outward   appearance...") 

C. He was Ruined - Vs. 23
That night someone else took over his wealth and the rich man became a beggar in hell.

II. HIS DEATH - VS. 22

A. His death sudden - no hint of sickness (Man's life is like a vapor (like a flower).

            B. His death separated (from his home and hope of heaven. 

C. His death was sobering - It took hell for him to get his eyes open.

III. HIS DISTRESS - VS. 24-31

A. From the Burning - Vs. 24 (Unquenchable fire)

            B. From the Burdens - Vs. 28 - "Go to tell my brother."

            C. From the Banishment - Vs. 30-31
                1. Banished from love
                2. Banished from light
                3 Banished from liberty