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HELL
The Lake of Fire
THE LAKE OF FIRE. Consider that Hell may be like being in molten lava inside a great volcano . . . with NO way of escape.
People don't like to hear about Hell. But I'm here to tell you that if Jesus is not your Saviour and Lord, you are well on your way to the Lake of Fire. Many will be upset and angry at what I say. They probably will click away from my words, my bad news! That's your option. But, please consider this . . . I am only trying to bring you Good News! If your house were on fire, wouldn't you get out as soon as possible? If I could help you, would you not accept my help? Of course you would.
HELL AND LAKE OF FIRE. All those who sin and do not accept Christ Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord, shall be cast in to Hades to be reserved for judgment on Judgment day . . . and then they will be cast in to the "lake of fire", which is their reward for committing sins and unbelief and rejection of Jesus. Does this sound drastic and harsh? It may, but it is the absolute Truth.
The wicked do NOT go straight to the permanent Hell, the Lake of Fire, but are reserved in the temporary Hell, Hades for judgment. On Judgment Day, which is also called, "Great White Throne Judgment" ALL the unsaved are resurrected (Dan.12:2; John 5:28-29) and ALL shall face judgment.
Anyone who has not accepted Christ Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord and will be delivered up to face this terrifying judgment (Rev.20:11). NO unsaved person can escape this judgment. NO unsaved person can hide in the sea, NO unsaved person hide in any mountain.
Every one who has not accepted Christ Jesus will face this judgment. When the Book of Life is opened, the wicked dead will rise (Dan.12:2; John 5:28-29) and face the judgment and they shall be cast in to the lake of fire, in to outer darkness, where they will remain for ever, gnashing teeth, begging for death, but will get no relief. Their end in lake of fire is called the second death.
Revelation 20:14 And death and hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. [KJV] . . . We as God's children (TRUE Christians), are saved by the precious Blood of Jesus (1 Pet.1:18-19), should rejoice in the Lord, because we will rise up when trump blows (1 Thes. 4:16). Thank You Jesus!
- John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. [KJV]
The Lord Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world, He is the light of the World, and NO one can come to the "Father" who is in Heaven, except by Him.
- Salvation belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ, who paid the penalty for our sins on the cross of Calvary. He died, rose again from the dead, ascended into Heaven and is on the right Hand of God the Father (Rom.8:34; Eph.1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb.1:3,13; 8:1; 10:12; 12:2; 1 Pet.3:22).
- God exists in the "Trinity", the "FATHER", the "SON", and the "Holy Spirit". The Lord Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God (John 1:14,18; 3:16,18; 1 John 4:9) and is God Himself (John 10:30).
- Salvation is solely by the grace of God (Eph.2:8-9).
- Salvation is solely through faith alone, and not of works, and it can not be earned through a price (Eph.2:8-9).
- Salvation is in Lord Jesus Christ alone (Acts 4:12).
- Salvation once received will never be lost (John 3:15-16,39; 6:54; 10:28-29). Once Saved, Always Saved!
For article on: Once Saved, Always Saved
Hell is certainly not a politically correct topic these days, but many people enter Hades each and everyday. Supposedly 120,000 people die everyday, MOST of these end up in Hades. Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [KJV] . . . Mat.22:14 tells us many are called but few are chosen. I honestly believe that God calls everyone. He graciously gives ALL people a chance (many chances I think) at eternal life. He does not want anyone to perish in Hell (2 Pet.3:9).
The Lake of Fire is a real place no matter that people laugh and say that they want to go there. They really do NOT understand just how horrible Hell is or they would NEVER say they wanted to go there. Just because you have never seen Hell does not mean that it does not exist. There is a very accurate description of what Hell is like in God's Word. The final Hell, the Lake of Fire is awful and if you do not believe in Jesus, that will be your eternal destination.
Satan, is the god of this world today, but he will NOT always cause havoc. His doom has already foretold. Rev. 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. [KJV]
IF you do not belong to Christ Jesus, you belong to Satan (1 John 3:10). You don't have to have a membership card to serve Satan. You don't have to be a murderer, drunkard, drug addict, etc. either. The plain Truth is, all you have to do is reject Jesus. If you do not have Jesus today, if you are not a child of God, you are deceived and bound for Hell . . . you are a child of Hell, a child of the devil.
How many times I have heard someone say, "A loving God wouldn't send me to Hell." My own mother said those words. Well I have news for you, friend, God does NOT put anyone in Hell . . . their sins put them there. Hell was NOT created for man! Hell was created for the devil and his angels (Mat.25:41). BUT, IF you persist in being the devil's child (1 John 3:10), you shall go where your father goes. People go to Hell because they choose the devil's way and reject the Lord Jesus. God is holy and will not allow ANY sin in His kingdom. So, when people reject Jesus, they die in their sins, and they are banished forever from the Presence of God to a place called Hades. By the way, Satan will NOT be ruler in the lake of fire. He'll be screaming in pain just like everybody else! The devil...shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. (Rev.20:10).
Consider this: You are a vile sinner who has transgressed God's commandments. God, out of profound love for you, let His own dearly beloved Son be sacrificed for YOUR sins! Jesus was NOT a sinner. He NEVER ever sinned, NOT even one time. He didn't die for Himself. He died for you. To save YOU. That's why He is called the Saviour. Because He SAVES from Hell! If you reject His sacrifice and trod it underfoot (Heb.10:29), it should not be too hard for you to understand that the same God who sacrificed His beloved Son will cast your rebellious soul into Hades and then the Lake of Fire. NOTHING unclean will ever enter God's Home (Heaven) . . . and ALL unregenerate (not spiritually born again) people are unclean. I too was once dead in trespasses and sins, but one sweet day I opened my heart's door to Jesus (Rev.3:20), I then knelt at His cross, and got washed in His precious Blood (1 Pet.1:18-19). Thank You Jesus!
You too can do the same . . . no matter what you've done.
Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. [KJV] . . . God does not want you to go to the Lake of Fire!Jesus can save you from that horrible place! Don't think that God puts people in Hell! He does NOT! You do it! Since He states over and over in the Bible that He will punish sin, He must do as He says because God CANNOT lie! Get right with Jesus and you won't go there!
Read these Scriptures:
Ezekiel 33:11-a Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: . . . (KJV) . . . God does NOT want you in Hell.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (KJV) . . . God does NOT want you in Hell.
The Bible says that God loves you so much that the Creator of this Universe (Christ Jesus) came to taste death (Heb.2:9) for every man. Jesus was NOT a tiny helpless Baby in a manger scene. He is God come in the flesh to destroy the power of death and hell . . . He holds the keys! (Rev.1:18) If you say yes to Jesus, The Lake of Fire will NOT be your final destination. BUT . . . IF you say no to Jesus, and reject His love and His Sacrifice on the cross, Hell will be your eternal home. It shall be a place of NO exit doors, NO comfort, No joy!
Let's briefly contrast Heaven and Hell. There are 7 NO MORES in Heaven. ALL 7 will be present in the Lake of Fire!
Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. [KJV]
Revelation 22:3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: (KJV)
Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. (KJV)
HEAVEN ------------The LAKE OF FIRE
#1 No more tears -------------------- Non-stop tears
#2 No more death ------------------- Second death
#3 NO more sorrow ----------------- Constant sorrow
#4 No more crying ------------------- Non-stop crying
#5 No more pain --------------------- Constant misery
#6 No more curse -------------------- Curse of God is endless
#7 No more night --------------------- Everlasting darkness
It really does not matter if you believe it or not, the Lake of Fire absolutely does exist, and the Bible says that it is never full (Pro.27:20). God made room enough for ALL the wicked! Some Bible illiterate people say that Hell is not mentioned in the Bible or that Hell is just the grave. The word Hell is definitely mentioned in the Bible, a total of 54 times! 42 of those times it refers to Hades. The other 12 times it refers to the Lake of Fire or final Hell (Mat.5:22,29,30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:15,33; Mark 9:43,45,47; Luke 12:5; James 3:6).
Let's see what the Bible states. Here are some Scriptures that deal with Hades and the Lake of Fire (at the final judgment, hell, death and those not written in the book of life will be cast into the lake fire):
Matthew 25:41 (Jesus speaking to people at final judgment), ...Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. [KJV] . . . The Lake of Fire.
Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night... [KJV] . . . The Lake of Fire.
Revelation 20:12, 15, And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life . . . [15] And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. [KJV] . . . The Lake of Fire.
Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. [KJV] . . . The Lake of Fire.
Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. [KJV] . . . The Lake of Fire.
Matthew 18:8-9 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.
[9] And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. (KJV) . . . The Lake of Fire.
Matthew 25:46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. [KJV] . . . . . . The Lake of Fire.
2 Thes.1:8-9 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
[9] Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; (KJV) . . . . . . The Lake of Fire.
Isaiah 66:24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcasses of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be abhorring unto all flesh. [KJV]. . . The Lake of Fire.
Mark 9:44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. [KJV]. . . The Lake of Fire.
Jude 1:7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. (KJV) . . . The Lake of Fire.
Matthew 13:41-42 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; (KJV) . . . The Lake of Fire.
Matthew 22:13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (KJV) . . . The Lake of Fire.
Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. [KJV] . . . The Lake of Fire.
Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. [KJV] . . . This translates Hades.
Isaiah 14:9-11 Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
[10] All they shall speak and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art thou become like unto us?
[11] Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. . . . [15]
Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. (KJV) . . . This translates Hades.
We ALL are sinners. Only Jesus can make us right with God (Rom.5:1-10, 1 Cor.1:30). Unless you TURN from your sin to Jesus, you shall BURN eternally in the Lake of Fire for your sins. If you reject the Lord Jesus Christ, you will be tormented in the flames forever without one, single, solitary hope. Only fools choose Hell. God said Hell is real. If you want to argue, argue with God . . . and you will NOT win! BEWARE!!! You have been warned. Repent or perish.
"Is Hell real? Is Hell eternal?" Studies show that over 90% of people in the world believe in Heaven but less than 50% believe in an eternal Hell. According to the Bible, Hell is absolutely real! The punishment of the wicked in Hell (the Lake of Fire) is just as never-ending as the bliss of the righteous in Heaven. The punishment of the wicked dead in the Lake of Fire is described all through the Bible as "everlasting fire" (Matthew 25:41), "unquenchable fire" (Matthew 3:12), "shame and everlasting contempt" (Daniel 12:2), a place where "their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched" (Mark 9:44-49), a place of "torments" and "flame" (Luke 16:23,24), "everlasting destruction" (2 Thessalonians 1:9), a place of torment with "fire and brimstone" where "the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever" (Revelation 14:10,11), and a "lake of fire and brimstone" where the wicked are "tormented day and night forever and ever" (Revelation 20:10). Jesus clearly tells us that the punishment in Hell itself is "everlasting" . . . not just smoke and flames (Matthew 25:46).
The wicked are forever under the fury and the wrath of God in Hell. They will consciously suffer shame and contempt and the assaults of an accusing conscience . . . along with the fiery wrath of having offended Almighty God . . . for all of eternity. Even those in Hell will have to acknowledge the perfect justice of God (Psalms 76:10). Those who are in the very real Hell will know that their punishment is just and that they alone are to blame (Deut.32:3-5). Yes, Hell is real. Yes, Hell is a place of torment and punishment that lasts forever and ever, with no end! God CANNOT lie!
Praise God that because of Jesus, we can escape this eternal horror and go to a Place of eternal peace and comfort (John 3:16,18,36). Thank You Jesus!
There absolutely IS a literal HELL.
You do NOT want to go there!
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