“A young mother discovered that her little boy had lied to her. Utterly shocked and desperate to correct his wayward behavior, she sat him down and said to him, ‘Listen-you can’t lie to Mommy! If you do that again, a big tall man with red eyes and horns (will) come and take you away. He’ll … Continue reading Halloween and Evil: Are the Wicked Given Eternal Life in Hell?
I once heard a pastor preach on the topic of hell. It was called “Why the Intellectual Honest is Not Christian.” A catchy title, but it is often true. The teaching of hell, a place of torture and non-stop punishment in flames without end, doesn’t line up with the character of God. If a person … Continue reading Hell-LET US REASON TOGETHER
In our studies about Israel in end-time prophecies, we have explained, from the Bible alone, the mistakes of Bible fiction found in the Left Behind books and subsequent movies. We have also discovered that the real Israel of the last day, and of prophecy, are those who belong to Christ. Nothing could be clearer and … Continue reading Israel and End Time Events-Conclusion
God’s Character Maligned Since my conversion to Christ over 40 years ago I have learned through God’s word (and practical experience) that our beliefs about God’s character affect our relationship with Him and our salvation. I know people who turned away from God when a loved-one died either suddenly or slowly over time. Maybe you … Continue reading Lord Teach Me About Hell-Conclusion-Personal Experience
There is a hell, but is it like some teachers describe? I once had a lively discussion with a relative about hell. When it seemed like we were going nowhere, I asked her if she had asked the Lord to reveal to her, through His word, the truth about hell. She said, “No!” It led … Continue reading Lord Teach Me About Hell-Part 3 Eternal Death Not Torture
Some Difficult Texts Explained We have studied the topic of hell and the error of teaching that the God of John 3:16 tortures the lost non-stop without mercy for eternity. A few verses misapplied weave the terrible story of a wrath so horrendous that it cannot be satisfied. People (you and I have known … Continue reading Lord Teach Me About Hell-Part 2-Difficult Verses
The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16: 19-31 (NIV) “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. … Continue reading Lord Teach Me About Hell-Part 1 (Rich Man & Lazarus)
Introduction Have you ever heard someone say: “Jesus taught more about hell than heaven.” Here in the southern United States, I hear it often. I have always wondered if it was true or not. Did Jesus teach more about hell than Heaven? The implication by those who make this statement is: Jesus considered “hell” a more … Continue reading Did Jesus Really Teach More About Hell Than Heaven?
If Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. 1 Corinthians 15:14 What is the most important fact about Jesus; is it the prophecies about His life? Perhaps it is His death for our sins upon a cruel wooden cross. All are important, because without one the others … Continue reading Fundamental Christian Belief #9-The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ
The Great Controversy Overview: All humanity is now involved in a great controversy between Christ and Satan regarding the character of God, His law, and His sovereignty over the universe. This conflict originated in heaven when a created being, endowed with freedom of choice, in self-exaltation became Satan, God’s adversary, and led into rebellion a … Continue reading 28 Fundamental Christian Beliefs-#8-Good and Evil
