The Word brings conviction of sin. When the Word is preached there is no excuse for sin. It is one thing for you to be ignorant of a law or command. However, when you are well warned, there is no excuse. Jesus is not saying that they were saved and now they are lost because the Word was preached. God forbid us think this. If this is how it worked, we should never say a word to a non-Christian. No, the truth is they need to hear the Word and see their sin so that they can see the salvation of Jesus Christ.
