Procrastination: to put off intentionally the Procrastination: to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be donedoing of something that should be doneProcrastination: to put off intentionally the Procrastination: to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be donedoing of something that should be done

, "Only a few minutes' delay cost him his , "Only a few minutes' delay cost him his life, his honor, and the liberty of his life, his honor, and the liberty of his soldiers. Earth's history is strewn with the soldiers. Earth's history is strewn with the wrecks of half-finished plans and wrecks of half-finished plans and unexecuted resolutions. 'Tomorrow' is the unexecuted resolutions. 'Tomorrow' is the excuse of the lazy and refuge of the excuse of the lazy and refuge of the incompetent." incompetent." 

, "Only a few minutes' delay cost him his , "Only a few minutes' delay cost him his life, his honor, and the liberty of his life, his honor, and the liberty of his soldiers. Earth's history is strewn with the soldiers. Earth's history is strewn with the wrecks of half-finished plans and wrecks of half-finished plans and unexecuted resolutions. 'Tomorrow' is the unexecuted resolutions. 'Tomorrow' is the excuse of the lazy and refuge of the excuse of the lazy and refuge of the incompetent." incompetent." 

2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this I give advice: 2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; 11 but now you also must year ago; 11 but now you also must complete the doing complete the doing of it; of it; that as that as there was there was a a readiness to desire readiness to desire it, it, so so there there also also may be may be a completion out of what a completion out of what you you have. 12 For have. 12 For if there is first a willing mindif there is first a willing mind, , it is it is accepted accepted according to what one has, according to what one has, and and not not according to what he does not have.according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this I give advice: 2 Corinthians 8:10 And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; 11 but now you also must year ago; 11 but now you also must complete the doing complete the doing of it; of it; that as that as there was there was a a readiness to desire readiness to desire it, it, so so there there also also may be may be a completion out of what a completion out of what you you have. 12 For have. 12 For if there is first a willing mindif there is first a willing mind, , it is it is accepted accepted according to what one has, according to what one has, and and not not according to what he does not have.according to what he does not have.

Hebrews 3:12 Beware, brethren, lest there Hebrews 3:12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but departing from the living God; 13 but exhort exhort one another dailyone another daily, while it is called "Today," , while it is called "Today," lest any of you be hardened through the lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 3:12 Beware, brethren, lest there Hebrews 3:12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but departing from the living God; 13 but exhort exhort one another dailyone another daily, while it is called "Today," , while it is called "Today," lest any of you be hardened through the lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.deceitfulness of sin.

James 4:13 Come now, you who say, "Today James 4:13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not you do not know what will happen tomorrowknow what will happen tomorrow. For what . For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.for a little time and then vanishes away.

James 4:13 Come now, you who say, "Today James 4:13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not you do not know what will happen tomorrowknow what will happen tomorrow. For what . For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.for a little time and then vanishes away.

Matthew 28:19 "Matthew 28:19 "GoGo therefore and make therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, you; and lo, I am with you always, even even to to the end of the age." Amen.the end of the age." Amen.

Matthew 28:19 "Matthew 28:19 "GoGo therefore and make therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, you; and lo, I am with you always, even even to to the end of the age." Amen.the end of the age." Amen.

Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. works and glorify your Father in heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:11 Knowing, therefore, the 2 Corinthians 5:11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men;terror of the Lord, we persuade men;2 Corinthians 5:11 Knowing, therefore, the 2 Corinthians 5:11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men;terror of the Lord, we persuade men;

Acts 20:26 "Therefore I testify to you this Acts 20:26 "Therefore I testify to you this day that I day that I am am innocent of the blood of all innocent of the blood of all men.men. 27 "For I have not shunned to declare 27 "For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.to you the whole counsel of God.

Acts 20:26 "Therefore I testify to you this Acts 20:26 "Therefore I testify to you this day that I day that I am am innocent of the blood of all innocent of the blood of all men.men. 27 "For I have not shunned to declare 27 "For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.to you the whole counsel of God.

Philippians 2:14 Do all things without Philippians 2:14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.run in vain or labored in vain.

Philippians 2:14 Do all things without Philippians 2:14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.run in vain or labored in vain.

Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.also be tempted.

Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.also be tempted.

Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is is willing, but the flesh willing, but the flesh is is weak."weak."

Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is is willing, but the flesh willing, but the flesh is is weak."weak."

Matthew 24:46 "Blessed Matthew 24:46 "Blessed is is that servant that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. 47 "Assuredly, I say to you that so doing. 47 "Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods. he will make him ruler over all his goods. 48 "But if that evil servant says in his heart, 48 "But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My master is delaying his coming,' 49 "and 'My master is delaying his coming,' 49 "and begins to beat begins to beat his his fellow servants, and to fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 "the eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 "the master of that servant will come on a day master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for when he is not looking for him him and at an and at an hour that he is not aware of, 51 "and will hour that he is not aware of, 51 "and will cut him in two and appoint cut him in two and appoint him him his portion his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 24:46 "Blessed Matthew 24:46 "Blessed is is that servant that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. 47 "Assuredly, I say to you that so doing. 47 "Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods. he will make him ruler over all his goods. 48 "But if that evil servant says in his heart, 48 "But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My master is delaying his coming,' 49 "and 'My master is delaying his coming,' 49 "and begins to beat begins to beat his his fellow servants, and to fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 "the eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 "the master of that servant will come on a day master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for when he is not looking for him him and at an and at an hour that he is not aware of, 51 "and will hour that he is not aware of, 51 "and will cut him in two and appoint cut him in two and appoint him him his portion his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.and gnashing of teeth.

Acts 24:24 And after some days, when Felix Acts 24:24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 Now as he reasoned the faith in Christ. 25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you."convenient time I will call for you."

Acts 24:24 And after some days, when Felix Acts 24:24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 Now as he reasoned the faith in Christ. 25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you."convenient time I will call for you."

Luke 14:15 Now when one of those who sat Luke 14:15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed said to Him, "Blessed is is he who shall eat he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 Then He bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 Then He said to him, "A certain man gave a great said to him, "A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, 17 "and sent his supper and invited many, 17 "and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, 'Come, for all things are now were invited, 'Come, for all things are now ready.' 18 "But they all with one ready.' 18 "But they all with one accord accord began to make excuses. The first said to began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.' 19 "And another said, 'I have excused.' 19 "And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.'test them. I ask you to have me excused.'

Luke 14:15 Now when one of those who sat Luke 14:15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed said to Him, "Blessed is is he who shall eat he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 Then He bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 Then He said to him, "A certain man gave a great said to him, "A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, 17 "and sent his supper and invited many, 17 "and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, 'Come, for all things are now were invited, 'Come, for all things are now ready.' 18 "But they all with one ready.' 18 "But they all with one accord accord began to make excuses. The first said to began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.' 19 "And another said, 'I have excused.' 19 "And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.'test them. I ask you to have me excused.'

20 "Still another said, 'I have married a 20 "Still another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' 21 "So wife, and therefore I cannot come.' 21 "So that servant came and reported these that servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the things to his master. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here city, and bring in here the the poor and poor and the the maimed and maimed and the the lame and lame and the the blind.' 22 blind.' 22 "And the servant said, 'Master, it is done as "And the servant said, 'Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.' you commanded, and still there is room.' 23 "Then the master said to the servant, 'Go 23 "Then the master said to the servant, 'Go out into the highways and hedges, and out into the highways and hedges, and compel compel them them to come in, that my house may to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 'For I say to you that none of be filled. 24 'For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my those men who were invited shall taste my supper.' "supper.' "

20 "Still another said, 'I have married a 20 "Still another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' 21 "So wife, and therefore I cannot come.' 21 "So that servant came and reported these that servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the things to his master. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here city, and bring in here the the poor and poor and the the maimed and maimed and the the lame and lame and the the blind.' 22 blind.' 22 "And the servant said, 'Master, it is done as "And the servant said, 'Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.' you commanded, and still there is room.' 23 "Then the master said to the servant, 'Go 23 "Then the master said to the servant, 'Go out into the highways and hedges, and out into the highways and hedges, and compel compel them them to come in, that my house may to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 'For I say to you that none of be filled. 24 'For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my those men who were invited shall taste my supper.' "supper.' "

Have you been putting off becoming a Have you been putting off becoming a ChristianChristian?

2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

Have you been putting off becoming a Have you been putting off becoming a ChristianChristian?

2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

How does a sinner obey the gospel call?How does a sinner obey the gospel call?

WeWe must go to the Word of God.

James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

How does a sinner obey the gospel call?How does a sinner obey the gospel call?

WeWe must go to the Word of God.

James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

We must believe that Jesus is the Son of We must believe that Jesus is the Son of GodGod.

John 8:24 "Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."

We must believe that Jesus is the Son of We must believe that Jesus is the Son of GodGod.

John 8:24 "Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."

James 2:14 What does it profit, my James 2:14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? does not have works? Can faith save himCan faith save him??James 2:17 Thus also James 2:17 Thus also faith by itselffaith by itself, if it , if it does not have works, does not have works, is deadis dead..James 2:24 You see then that a man is James 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and justified by works, and not by faith only.not by faith only.

James 2:14 What does it profit, my James 2:14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? does not have works? Can faith save himCan faith save him??James 2:17 Thus also James 2:17 Thus also faith by itselffaith by itself, if it , if it does not have works, does not have works, is deadis dead..James 2:24 You see then that a man is James 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and justified by works, and not by faith only.not by faith only.

We must repent.We must repent.

Luke 13:3 "I tell you, no; but Luke 13:3 "I tell you, no; but unless you unless you repent you will all likewise perish.repent you will all likewise perish.

We must repent.We must repent.

Luke 13:3 "I tell you, no; but Luke 13:3 "I tell you, no; but unless you unless you repent you will all likewise perish.repent you will all likewise perish.

2 Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not that you 2 Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made to repentance. For you were made sorry in a sorry in a godly mannergodly manner, that you might suffer loss , that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10 For from us in nothing. 10 For godly sorrow godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvationproduces repentance leading to salvation, , not to be regretted; but the not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the sorrow of the world produces deathworld produces death. 11 For observe this . 11 For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.this matter.

2 Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not that you 2 Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made to repentance. For you were made sorry in a sorry in a godly mannergodly manner, that you might suffer loss , that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10 For from us in nothing. 10 For godly sorrow godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvationproduces repentance leading to salvation, , not to be regretted; but the not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the sorrow of the world produces deathworld produces death. 11 For observe this . 11 For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.this matter.

We must confess Jesus as our LordWe must confess Jesus as our Lord.

Romans 10:9 if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

We must confess Jesus as our LordWe must confess Jesus as our Lord.

Romans 10:9 if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

So far the Word God has taught us the So far the Word God has taught us the following things save:following things save:

• Belief Belief

• RepentanceRepentance

• Confessing Confessing

So far the Word God has taught us the So far the Word God has taught us the following things save:following things save:

• Belief Belief

• RepentanceRepentance

• Confessing Confessing

We must be baptized. We must be baptized.

1 Peter 3:21 There is also an antitype 1 Peter 3:21 There is also an antitype which which now saves us -- baptismnow saves us -- baptism (not the removal of (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,resurrection of Jesus Christ,

We must be baptized. We must be baptized.

1 Peter 3:21 There is also an antitype 1 Peter 3:21 There is also an antitype which which now saves us -- baptismnow saves us -- baptism (not the removal of (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,resurrection of Jesus Christ,

A persons sins are not removed until they A persons sins are not removed until they are baptized. are baptized.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you and let every one of you be baptized in the be baptized in the

name of Jesus Christ name of Jesus Christ forfor the remission of the remission of sinssins; and you shall receive the gift of the ; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.Holy Spirit.

No baptism = no forgiveness of sins which = No baptism = no forgiveness of sins which = separation from God.separation from God.

No baptism = no forgiveness of sin = no holy spirit given = separation from God.

A persons sins are not removed until they A persons sins are not removed until they are baptized. are baptized.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you and let every one of you be baptized in the be baptized in the

name of Jesus Christ name of Jesus Christ forfor the remission of the remission of sinssins; and you shall receive the gift of the ; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.Holy Spirit.

No baptism = no forgiveness of sins which = No baptism = no forgiveness of sins which = separation from God.separation from God.

No baptism = no forgiveness of sin = no holy spirit given = separation from God.

Acts 22:16 And now why are you waiting? Acts 22:16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sinssins, calling on the name of the Lord.', calling on the name of the Lord.'

Paul had already:

• Believed that Jesus was the Son of God.

• Obeyed His command to wait for more instructions.

• Repented as he fasted and prayed for 3 days.

• Confessed Him verbally as being Lord.

Paul was still stained with sin. His sins would not be washed away UNTIL he was baptized into the name of Jesus FOR the remission of his sins.

Acts 22:16 And now why are you waiting? Acts 22:16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sinssins, calling on the name of the Lord.', calling on the name of the Lord.'

Paul had already:

• Believed that Jesus was the Son of God.

• Obeyed His command to wait for more instructions.

• Repented as he fasted and prayed for 3 days.

• Confessed Him verbally as being Lord.

Paul was still stained with sin. His sins would not be washed away UNTIL he was baptized into the name of Jesus FOR the remission of his sins.