Tags: Awake people, life is short, death is sure, hell is real, Jesus saves, King James Bible, salvation, repentance, fundamental Baptist
Awake, people! The world lies in a deep sleep — a spiritual coma that blinds millions to the eternal realities declared plainly in the King James Bible. It’s time to sound the alarm again: Life is short. Death is sure. Hell is real — but praise God, Jesus still saves!
This old-fashioned truth is not just an echo from pulpit thunderings of days gone by — it is the living, eternal truth that your soul must grapple with today. If you have stumbled upon this blog post, dear reader, know that it is not by accident. The Holy Spirit still convicts hearts. The Word of God still stands true. And the message of the cross still has power to save sinners, transform lives, and deliver lost souls from the wrath to come.
1. Awake People! Why Are We Asleep?
The apostle Paul wrote to the believers at Rome:
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.” — Romans 13:11 KJV
This was written nearly two thousand years ago — and how much truer it rings in this present evil world! People today are lulled to sleep by the comforts of materialism, the distractions of entertainment, and the endless noise of this digital age. They chase careers, pleasures, and social approval — while ignoring the eternal destiny of their souls.
Satan, the master deceiver, has one goal: keep sinners blind and saints distracted. Many church members warm pews every Sunday but are dead asleep spiritually — prayerless, powerless, passionless.
It’s time to awake to reality. The Bible tells us that our life is but a vapor:
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” — James 4:14 KJV
In the short span of a few years, each of us moves from cradle to coffin, from breath to burial, from time to eternity. The question is not if we will die, but when — and what then?
2. Life Is Short: A Vapor That Vanishes
Ask any elderly man or woman if life went by quickly — and you will hear the same answer. “It feels like yesterday I was a child.” The older we grow, the faster the years roll by. Scripture puts it in stark perspective:
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” — Psalm 90:10 KJV
Seventy or eighty years — that’s the average. Some less, some more. But in light of eternity, that is but a fleeting moment. It is foolishness to gamble eternity on temporary pleasures.
How many souls are in Hell today who once said, “I will think about this tomorrow”? They boasted of tomorrow — a tomorrow that never came.
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” — Proverbs 27:1 KJV
3. Death Is Sure: An Appointment We Cannot Cancel
No man escapes the grave. Royalty and beggar alike lie side by side in cemeteries. Technology may prolong life, but it cannot cancel death. Modern medicine may ease pain, but it cannot erase the certainty of the grave.
God’s Word pulls back the curtain:
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27 KJV
Death is not the end — it is the doorway to forever. Once you cross that threshold, there is no return, no second chance, no plea bargain. You stand alone before the righteous Judge.
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body…” — 2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV
This truth ought to shake the careless soul out of slumber. You may not be ready to die — but death is ready for you. The question is, are you ready for eternity?
4. Hell Is Real: A Place of Eternal Torment
Modern preachers and “Christian influencers” have softened Hell, ignored Hell, or outright denied its reality. But you will not find such softness in the lips of Jesus Christ. The gentle Savior spoke more about Hell than He did about Heaven. Why? Because love warns!
“And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” — Mark 9:43-44 KJV
Hell is a real place of everlasting punishment for every soul that rejects Christ. It is a place of darkness, flames, memory, remorse, and no escape. Some think they’ll have company in Hell and party with friends. No friend, no party — only eternal, conscious torment.
Jesus spoke of a rich man who died and lifted up his eyes in torments, crying for a drop of water to cool his tongue — yet none came. Read it in Luke 16:19–31 KJV and tremble.
5. But Jesus Saves: The Greatest Good News
Praise God, this message does not end in despair. If it did, we would be of all men most miserable. But the gospel is good news — because there is a Savior mighty to save!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16 KJV
On a rugged cross, outside the city walls of Jerusalem, the Son of God — sinless, spotless, holy — became sin for us. He bore our sins in His own body. He paid the debt we could never pay. He suffered the wrath we deserved.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 KJV
He was buried — and rose again the third day! The empty tomb is Heaven’s declaration that the payment was accepted. The risen Christ now sits at the Father’s right hand, offering forgiveness to all who will repent and believe.
6. Religion Cannot Save — Only Christ Can
Too many trust religion to save them — yet religion saves no one. Baptism without faith saves no one. Church membership without the new birth saves no one. Good works, sacraments, charity — all worthless if Christ is not your Savior.
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 KJV
7. How Can You Be Saved?
The gospel is not complicated — it is simple enough for a child to believe. The Bible declares:
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” — Romans 10:9 KJV
Repent — turn from your sin and turn to Christ alone. Trust Him fully. Rest your whole weight on His finished work. He alone is the ark that can carry you safely through the storm of God’s judgment.
8. Awake Now! Don’t Delay
If you died tonight, where would your soul be by morning? Heaven or Hell? There is no in-between, no purgatory, no soul sleep — only eternal joy or eternal torment.
The Bible pleads:
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2 KJV
Do not gamble your soul on another day. Many who planned to repent tomorrow woke up in eternity today. Many who said, “I’ll get saved when I’m older,” never lived to see old age.
9. Proclaim It, Share It, Live It
Christian friend, if you are saved — awake from spiritual slumber! Souls all around you are perishing. Your neighbors, co-workers, classmates, friends, and family need this truth. You are their watchman — you have been given the gospel trumpet. Sound it!
“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” — Mark 16:15 KJV
It is not the pastor’s job alone — it is every believer’s mission. Publish the Word. Preach the Word. Pray over the lost. Weep for sinners. Be found faithful.
10. Will You Awake Today?
Awake people! Life is short. Death is sure. Hell is real. But Jesus still saves.
If you have never trusted Christ, do so now. Bow your head, confess your sin, believe on Him with all your heart. If you have, rise up and live for Him while there is time.
“And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” — Jude 23 KJV
May the Lord stir you to action. May this message awaken you. And may you proclaim to others: Jesus still saves!
If this spoke to your heart, share it with someone today. Print it. Preach it. Post it. The time is short — let us be found faithful when He comes.
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