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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Hell

“Hell is the highest reward that the devil can offer you for being a servant of his.” ~William Ashley (Billy) Sunday

November 20, 2022

I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …

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“If you board the train of unbelief, you will have to take it all the way to its destination.” ~Anonymous Pastor

April 1, 2022

Let’s think about the account told by Jesus of a very rich man who lived a life of extreme luxury. …

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Did Jesus visit Sheol before He was resurrected?

January 13, 2022

  Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us …

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“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.” ~Jesus

November 4, 2021

God’s goal for us is to make the right choice and choose the way of Jesus. Admit that doing God’s …

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“You serpents, you brood of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell?” ~Jesus

October 10, 2021

  The reality of hell should affect the way people live. — The importance of making the right choice. Yes, hell is …

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How should we act knowing that hell is real?

June 16, 2021

Can we choose not to go to hell? The answer is yes. Hell is real. What matters the most: The punishment of …

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Is hell a real place? What does Jesus say?

May 27, 2021

What matters the most: According to Yeshua [Jesus] hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly …

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Why did Jesus talk about hell so much? Is it real?

December 14, 2020

Do you believe in hell? It is interesting that a much higher percentage of people believe in the existence of …

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“While hell can be a paralyzing doctrine, it can also be an energizing one, for it magnifies the beauty of the cross.” ~Francis Chan

September 28, 2020

Francis Chan sees the seriousness of Church doctrine and its meaning and decides to write a book based on his …

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How can I not go to Hell?

September 15, 2020

What is Hell? What does the Bible say about Hell, and how can I not go to Hell? Not going …

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“You serpents, you generation of vipers, how can you escape the damnation of hell?” ~Jesus

October 31, 2019

“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …

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“Fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” ~Jesus

May 21, 2019

I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …

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If I continue missing God’s goal willfully, will I go to hell?

March 30, 2019

I need to be very careful. God loves me but God has expectations. What can I expect if I know …

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“The rich man also died and was buried. In hell and in torment, he looked up.” ~Jesus

March 12, 2019

Do the rich automatically go to hell when they die? What about the story of Jesus about the rich man …

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Why is Jesus so upset with the religious elites that He says “Woe unto you”?

February 6, 2019

“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …

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Will I be stubborn and refuse to radically change my mind about King Jesus and the Way of love?

December 27, 2018

I’m not getting by with anything by rejecting God. You’re not getting away with anything either. God is God. I …

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Hell – Why do believers have to maintain their loyalty to God? What is the fear that cancels fear?

October 31, 2018

I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …

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Heaven – Are you on the train? Will you take it all the way to its destination?

September 6, 2018

What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16? Let’s think about the …

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Denial of Jesus — The Jewish People Rejected Jesus

July 2, 2018

Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …

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Hell — The reality of hell should affect the way people live. — The importance of making the right choice.

June 27, 2018

Can I choose not to go to hell? The punishment of the wicked in hell is as never ending as the …

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“It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” ~Jesus

June 17, 2018

According to the Bible, though, hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly teaches that hell …

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“You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what’s behind the appearance.” ~Jesus

June 4, 2018

Am I a master at making myself look good?  What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …

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Hell — Temptations to Miss God’s Goal (aka sin) Must be Dealt with Drastically

May 12, 2018

Do you believe in hell? It is interesting that a much higher percentage of people believe in the existence of …

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“Then he will turn to the ‘goats,’ the ones on his left, and say, ‘Get out, worthless goats! You’re good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why?” ~Jesus

April 21, 2018

Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …

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“If any of you are embarrassed over me and the way I’m leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you’ll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God” ~Jesus

April 16, 2018

So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …

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Goodness — God’s people are called on to do good works

April 9, 2018

How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …

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Hope — Does God command it?

April 7, 2018

Dante passes through the gate of Hell, which bears an inscription ending with the famous phrase “Lasciate ogne speranza, voi …

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“Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it’s a stupid way to live.” ~~King Solomon

April 5, 2018

There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. I must remember to stand up for the …

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“How is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things and be treated with contempt?” ~Jesus

April 2, 2018

Am I treating Jesus with contempt? Now that is a tough question. I don’t really want to think about it. …

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“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” ~Jesus

March 31, 2018

There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …

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“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” ~ God

March 25, 2018

What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …

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“We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away.” ~Plutarch

March 20, 2018

Jesus compels us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus isn’t having any of our “Use and toss away” culture. …

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“I come by here to say that America, too, is going to hell, if we don’t use her wealth.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.

March 16, 2018

Jesus is clear that what we do for the poor we do for Him. He is equally clear that if …

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“What could you ever trade your soul for?” ~Jesus

March 16, 2018

“Calling the crowd to join his disciples, Jesus said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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Hypocrisy – What it is, why it is evil and hated by Jesus

March 8, 2018

Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …

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“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” ~Jesus

February 28, 2018

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a …

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“If your hand or your foot gets in the way of God, chop it off and throw it away.” ~Jesus

January 31, 2018

How far must I go in following Jesus? I need to do whatever it takes. Nothing is more important than …

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“Many get invited; only a few make it.” ~Jesus

August 30, 2017

Jesus loved to tell stories to make his point. This one is about a wedding celebration that the guests didn’t …

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“While hell can be a paralyzing doctrine, it can also be an energizing one, for it magnifies the beauty of the cross.” ~Francis Chan

January 28, 2017

Francis Chan sees the seriousness of Church doctrine and its meaning and decides to write a book based on his …

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“The Messiah is in you, so therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple.” ~Apostle Paul

September 9, 2016

The message is actually pretty simple. The message is Jesus, the anointed Messiah, King of God’s world. It is only …

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“I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.” ~King David

August 28, 2016

God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God is in a …

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"If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that." ~~Jesus

August 7, 2015

We live in a world where there is conventional wisdom. We have a culture of success and infatuation with the …

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What is the most dangerous threat to my leadership?

June 10, 2015

We often see danger as lurking outside of us. Here is a sober reminder from Brandon Cox. Something along the …

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"The simple moral fact is that words kill." ~~Jesus

May 16, 2015

Jesus warns us to be careful about what we say to others. Our mandate is to love. Anything other than …

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"God gives his best to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty." ~~Jesus

March 25, 2015

God’s generosity extends to everyone. He includes the evil, the bad and the nasty in His plans to redeem and …

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""All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all hell terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or less ignore its meaning." ~~Oswald Chambers

March 15, 2015

We miss God’s goal for our life. We want to be God and decide what to do. There is a …

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"Thoughtlessly yell ‘stupid!’ at a sister and you are on the brink of hellfire." ~Jesus

March 10, 2015

Jesus sets standards for us based on a whole different world. It is His Father’s world. It is a world …

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"Let your enemies bring out the best in you, not the worst." ~~Jesus

March 3, 2015

There are people in our lives that simple challenge us. Many times that challenge clearly brings out the worst in …

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"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 2015

There is a time to be neutral and impartial. That doesn’t apply to moral issues. Jesus challenges us to take …

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"The Message that points to the Messiah on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction." ~~Apostle Paul

August 18, 2014

The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …

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