We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n When understood and its blessings realized the cross will cause us to die and live anew as well! (2 Cor 5:14-17)

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n 2 Corinthians 5: For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n Why is this so? Can you give an answer?

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n Why was it absolutely necessary for Jesus Christ to die on a Roman Cross?

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n Why was it absolutely necessary for Jesus Christ to die on a Roman Cross? n Paul could sum up his motivation and his life by the cross. (Gal 2:20)

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n When we have our hearts filled with this message then we will have a life full of meaning. (Gal 6:14-15)

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n Galatians 6: But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation.

We must clearly understand the lessons found in the cross of Christ. n We are saved by the cross of Christ! But what does this mean?

Salvation is from the wrath of God n What is salvation? soteria ¤ 1) deliverance, preservation, safety, salvation 1a) deliverance from the molestation of enemies 1b) in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the souls safety or salvation.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Salvation must have an object! We are saved from an eternal Hell.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Salvation must have an object! We are saved from an eternal Hell. n Moses spoke of salvation at the Red Sea. (Ex 14:13)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Exodus 14:13 - And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Both heaven and Hell are based on the character of God and thus they both are a certainty. (Mt 25:46; Tit 1:1-2)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Matthew 25:46 46And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Titus 1:1 through Titus 1:2 1Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, 2in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,

Salvation is from the wrath of God n We must find an escape from God’s wrath. (Rom 11:22)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Romans 11:22 - Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Why is the gospel “good news?” (Rom 1:16-18)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Romans 1: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”

Salvation is from the wrath of God n 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,

Salvation is from the wrath of God n If we fail to see God’s wrath then we cannot see His grace! Can you see?

Salvation is from the wrath of God n If we fail to see God’s wrath then we cannot see His grace! Can you see? n Satan has caused man to curse himself through his knowledge of the nature of God.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n As a righteous God He must punish every sin that has ever been committed. (Rom 3:23; 6:23)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n God’s wrath is constant, certain. It does not change like man’s wrath.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n God’s wrath is constant, certain. It does not change like man’s wrath. n If you are not a child of God then you are a child of wrath. (Eph 2:3)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Ephesians 2:3 3among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Satan uses this knowledge to have men sin curse themselves.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Satan uses this knowledge to have men sin curse themselves. n He then gleefully acts as our accuser before God so that we can go to hell with him and his angels. (Zech 3:1-3)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n Zechariah 3:1-3 - Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. 2And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?”

Salvation is from the wrath of God n 3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the Angel.

Salvation is from the wrath of God n What hope do you have if you “die in your sins?” (Jn 8:24)

Salvation is from the wrath of God n 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.”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Jesus taught there will be a place for all the wicked to abide in conscious existence for eternity. (Mark 9:43-47)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Jesus can tell us about the unseen world! (John 3:11-13, 8:38, 42)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n John 3:11-13 (NKJV) - Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n John 8:38 (NKJV) - I speak what I have seen with My Father, and you do what you have seen with your father.”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n John 8:42 (NKJV) - Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Mark 9: If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched—44 where Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched.’ 45And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched—

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n 46 where ‘Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched.’ 47And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire—

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n The word for “hell” is from the Greek word Geheena

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n The word for “hell” is from the Greek word Geheena n Hell could not mean simply dying! There is something worse.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Jesus warned men not to go to hell. (Matt 5:22,29-30, 10:28)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 5:22 - But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 5: If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 10:28 - And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Jesus knew that most men will walk this path to destruction! (Matt 7:13-14)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 7: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Still Jesus was grieved over those who rejected Him. (Matt 23:37-39)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 23: “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! 38 See! Your house is left to you desolate; 39f or I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Jesus used the strongest of language to describe the conditions in hell.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Jesus used the strongest of language to describe the conditions in hell. n It is torment. (Luke 16:28; Rev 14:11)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Luke 16:28 - for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Revelation 14:11 - And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n We know that weeping and wailing will be within the souls of those in hell. (Matt 13:40-42, 49-50) (Ex. Hospital waiting room.)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 13: Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. 41The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 13: So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, 50 and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n It involves an eternal fire. (Matt 5:32, 18:9, Mark 9:43, 45, 47)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 5:32 - But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 18:9 - And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Mark 9:43 - If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched—

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Mark 9:45 - And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched—

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Mark 9:47 - And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire—

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Even in the place before hell there is a “flame”. (Luke 16:24)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Luke 16:24 - “Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Have you ever been burned? (Ex. Truck driver trapped in wreck)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Have you ever been burned? (Ex. Truck driver trapped in wreck) n It involves an eternal darkness. (2 Pet 2:4, 17; Mt 8:11-12; 22:13-14; 25:30)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n 2 Peter 2:4 - For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment;

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n 2 Peter 2:17 - These are wells without water, clouds carried by a tempest, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 8: And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 22: Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 25:30 - And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n How dark is hell? Peter says it is “blackness of darkness forever.”

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n How dark is hell? Peter says it is “blackness of darkness forever.” n Ex. One man who visited a cave in the state of Kentucky.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n How dark is hell? Peter says it is “blackness of darkness forever.” n Ex. One man who visited a cave in the state of Kentucky. n There will be no escape from hell.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n How dark is hell? Peter says it is “blackness of darkness forever.” n Ex. One man who visited a cave in the state of Kentucky. n There will be no escape from hell. n No one could escape the torment before hell. (Luke 16:26)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Luke 16:26 - And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.’

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n One is described as being in “chains.” (2 Peter 2:4)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n 2 Peter 2:4 4For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment;

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n It is a place of regret.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n It is a place of regret. n There will be a concern for evangelism. (Luke 16:27-28)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Luke 16: “Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house, 28for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Are there degrees of punishment? (Luke 12:47-48)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Luke 12: And that servant who knew his master’s will, and did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n 48 But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n It is a place of unspeakable wickedness. (Matt 25:41)

Jesus taught often about hell and its terrible consequences n Matthew 25:41 - “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n The burden of Jesus at the start of His prayers. (Mt 26:37; Mk 14:33)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Matthew 26:37 37And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Mark 14:33 33And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n “troubled” – to be homesick, to be sated.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n The word “sate” describes the glutton who has eaten so much that he cannot eat any more. Even the sight of food becomes unbearable.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n “The Son of God has endured such infinite suffering that in this hour of agony, He is sated with suffering.”

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n The agony of the garden.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n The agony of the garden. n Jesus first knelled and then fell on His face. (Mt 26:39)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Matthew 26:39 39He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Jesus wanted the cup to pass from Him. Jesus had used this expression before but the disciples did not understand. (Mt 20:22)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Matthew 20:22 22But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are able.”

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n The double form of Abba, Abba shows a tenderness and compassion. Note Jesus’ address to Martha. (Lk 10:41)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Luke 10:41 41And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Note the great intensity of His suffering in the garden. (Heb 5:7-9)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Hebrews 5: who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, 8though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Jesus comes to a resolution and now is ready to face the cross. (Mt 26:42)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Matthew 26:42 42Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Between the second and last prayer angels comfort Him. (Lk 22:43-44)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Luke 22:43 through Luke 22:44 43Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. 44And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n The intensity of this agony is seen in His sweat.

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n The intensity of this agony is seen in His sweat. n For the disciples it is too late. Jesus is now ready! (Mk 14:41-42)

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Mark 14:41 through Mark 14:42 41Then He came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough! The hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand.”

Jesus teaches us about hell when He prayed in Gethsemane. n Why did he accept the cup? It was the only way to save you and me from hell!

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n How can a righteous God ever have fellowship with sinful men?

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n How can a righteous God ever have fellowship with sinful men? n Satan thought that he had won! He never anticipated the cross. (Zech 3:3-5)

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Zechariah 3:3 through Zechariah 3:5 3Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the Angel. 4Then He answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.”

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n 5And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the clothes on him. And the Angel of the LORD stood by.

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n In the cross Jesus destroyed the power of Satan. (Heb 2:14-15)

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Hebrews 2:14 through Hebrews 2:15 14Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Why was it absolutely necessary for Jesus Christ to die on a Roman cross?

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Why was it absolutely necessary for Jesus Christ to die on a Roman cross? n In the cross God’s wrath was satisfied. (Rom 5:6-9)

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Romans 5:6 through Romans 5:9 6For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n 9Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n 9Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. n What does “propitiation” mean? (Rom 3:23-26)

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Romans 3:23 through Romans 3:26 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n In my life as a Christian I will “think forgiveness!” This is my focus. (Lk 1:77)

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Luke 1:77 - To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins,

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n What will the judgment day be like for you? (Mt 7:21-23)

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n Matthew 7: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’

Salvation can only come through the cross of Christ n 23And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’