Sunday, 17 February 2008

The Big Question 6: What about Hell?

Alastair speaks on Matthew 13

This is one or the most common questions and most difficult to deal with. John Lennon tells us to imagine there is NO Heaven and No Hell.

Jesus tell us something different.

1. Is it a real place?

* John Lennon : "Imagine...no Hell below us"
* Jesus talked more about Hell than He did about Love!
* Jesus talked more about judgment and Hell than all the other Biblical preachers combined!

2. What is it like?

A) Final Separation!

* Absolute Separation - Matt 13:49

* Permanent Separation - Matt 13:48

B) Terrible Fate!

* Suffering - Matt 13:50
* Memories of wasted opportunities - Luke 16:25
* Guilt - Luke 16:27-28

3. Can a good God send anyone there?

* In one sense we send ourselves there!
* It is dangerous folly to expect to ignore the Lord Jesus Christ and not have a penalty to face!
* Break laws and there are always consequences.

4. How can I ensure I escape such a place?

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