1. Why we believe that hell is real and eternal Why we believe that hell is real and eternal Hell

2. Summary Of Bible Teaching on Hell Lake of fire (Rev. 20:10,14-15) Furnace of fire (Matt. 13:42) Flaming fire (2 Thess. 1:7-9) Unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43-44) Burns with Fire and Brimstone (Rev. 21:8) Weeping, Wailing & Gnashing (Matt. 13:50) Prepared for Devil (Matt. 25:41) Outer darkness (Matt. 25:30) Torment forever (Rev. 14:10-11) The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. The Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord. 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 where 'THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.' But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 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. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. He himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night.

3. Questions Is it Real? Is it Eternal?

4. 1. Why We Believe Hell Is REAL A. Jesus said it is real

5. 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-- 44 "where 'Their worm does not die, And the fire is not quenched.' Mark 9:43-44

6. Not a fictitious story - used to scare people Not a condition or state of mind Hell Foretaste Luke 16:23, 28 It is a place - that is real

7. 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. Matt. 25:41 – For Devil & Angels Destiny of wicked – same as Devil & wicked angels Angels 2 Pet. 2:4 Jude 6 Suffer now Await Jud. Devil Rev. 20:10 Tormented Day & Night For Ever & Ever 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. the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day. The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

8. 1. Why We Believe Hell Is REAL A. Jesus said it is real B. It is placed on an equality with heaven

9. Heaven Matt. 25:46 Hell Matt. 25:46 Real Myth Fictitious "And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life" (Matt. 25:46)

10. 1. Why We Believe Hell Is REAL A. Jesus said it is real B. It is placed on an equality with heaven C. It is something to be feared

11. 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. Matthew 10:28 To be feared To be feared destroy destroy

12. 2. Why We Believe Hell Is ETERNAL A. Same Word Describes Heaven

13. And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." Matt. 25:46 – Same As Heaven Everlasting Punishment (Gk: aionios) Hell Eternal Life (Gk: aionios) Heaven AS ONE IS SO IS THEOTHER

14. 2. Why We Believe Hell Is Eternal A. Same Word Describes Heaven B. Is Everlasting

15. Eternal / Everlasting Fire Jude 7 Sodom & Gomorrah Burned with Fire Yet – Punishment Does Not End There Will Also Suffer Eternal Fire Example to us! Matt. 18:8 Better to go Through life Without hand or foot Than to suffer: Everlasting Fire The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire.

16. 2. Why We Believe Hell Is Eternal A. Same Word Describes Heaven B. Is Everlasting C. Torment is Forever

17. 10 he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night. Rev. 14:10-11 – Torment Forever God Lives forever and ever (Rev. 4:9) Endless Future Torment forever and ever (Rev. 14:11) Endless Future

18. 2. Why We Believe Hell Is Eternal A. Same Word Describes Heaven B. Is Everlasting C. Torment is Forever D. Fire Is Not Quenched

19. Worm Doesnt Die / Fire Not Quenched Mark 9:44, 46, 48 where 'THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.' Worm Doesnt Die Worm eats flesh of animal When flesh is consumed worm dies Fire Not Quenched Burning of trash When burned It is consumed & fire goes out Does Not End

20. 2. Why We Believe Hell Is Eternal A. Same Word Describes Heaven B. Is Everlasting C. Torment is Forever D. Fire Is Not Quenched E. Blackness of Darkness Is Forever

21. Blackness / Darkness Forever Jude 12-13 – blackness of darkness forever 2 Pet. 2:17 – blackness of darkness forever In Outer Darkness Weeping & Gnashing of teeth Mt. 8:12; 22:13; 25:30 Thus, not annihilation! Suffering Forever! Thus, not annihilation! Suffering Forever!

22. Why we believe that hell is real and eternal Why we believe that hell is real and eternal 1. Why We Believe Hell Is Real Jesus said it is real It is placed on an equality with heaven It is something to be feared 2. Why We Believe Hell Is Eternal Same Word Describes Heaven Is Everlasting Torment is Forever Fire is not Quenched Blackness of Darkness is ForeverHell

23. In Christ = SAVED Baptized (Gal.3:27) Confess (Rom.10:10) Hear (Rom.10:17) Believe (Jn.8:24) Repent (Lk.13:3)