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Tag Archives: hell

Immortality of the Unsaved?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on October 20, 2022 by Steve DurkacOctober 23, 2022

Billy Graham often said “We will all live forever somewhere, either in Heaven or in Hell.” However, is that really true? Is that really what is stated in the Bible? As much as I liked and admired Billy Graham, I have to admit that every time I heard him say that my biblical defense system went up. The ability to live eternally is what is known as immortality. Do a dictionary definition search and you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:53, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 1 John 2:25, 1 John 5:12, 1 Timothy 6:16, death, eternal life, first resurrection, gift of God, hell, hell fire, immortality, John 17:3, John 3:16, John 6:47, Matthew 25:46, Psalm 102:26-27, Psalm 37:20, Psalm 73:27, resurrection, Romans 6:23, wicked

2 Peter 2:4 and Angels in Darkness?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on September 23, 2019 by Steve DurkacSeptember 23, 2019

Let’s look at the verse in question, “For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment” (2 Peter 2:4). The word used here for “hell” is “tartaroo” which is a unique word and the only times it’s used in the Bible. I know that some have tried to work it up to mean some type of special location, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 2 Peter 2:4, abyss, angels, bible prophecy, bottomless pit, Earth, end time, evil angels, fallen angels, hell, Jude 1:6, last days

Lake of Fire and Loss of Consciousness?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on August 15, 2019 by Steve DurkacSeptember 14, 2022

Sunday at CrossHope Chapel we looked at Genesis 2:7 and the composite of man which the King James explains as “dust” plus “breath” equals “soul.” We later went into overtime when I couldn’t refrain from answering a question about the Lake of Fire and the loss of consciousness following the second death. Actually, I was asked what my thought was so I answered, as best as I could without trying to elevating my answer to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Thru Revelation | Tagged hell, immortality, Judgment, Lake of Fire, mortal, Punishment of wicked, resurrection, second resurrection, unquenchable fire

Matthew 10:28 and Destroying the Soul?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 31, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 31, 2019

What does Jesus mean by destroying the soul in Matthew 10:28? Let’s start by looking at the text, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28 ESV). The Greek word used for soul is “psuche” and it is more often translated as “life” than as soul. Jesus said in Matthew 16:25 “Whosover will lose his … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged difficult text, hell, Matthew 10:28, soul

2 Peter 2:6 and Hell Fire?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on May 20, 2019 by Steve DurkacMay 20, 2019

The question is, What does 2 Peter 2:6 mean by Sodom and Gomorrah being an example of what will happen to the unsaved? This can be a puzzling verse for most Christians who have a picture of the unsaved burning throughout eternity in hell when the saved are enjoying the glory of heaven. However the verse and it’s parallel passage by Jude have caused a lot of honest Bible students to pause and think more … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 2 Peter 2:6, difficult text, eternal fire, hell, hell fire, immortality, Jude 1:7

Eternal Death

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 29, 2017 by Steve DurkacApril 29, 2017

The necessary consequence of sin. Rom. 6:16, 21, 23; 8:13; James 1:15. The portion of the wicked. Matt. 25:41, 46; Rom. 1:32. The way to, described. Ps. 9:17; Prov. 14:12; Matt. 7:13. God alone can inflict. Matt. 10:28; James 4:12. Is described as… Away from the presence of God.  2 Thess 1:9. Utter darkness. 2 Pet. 2:17. Fury, wrath, etc. Rom. 2:8–9. A lake of fire. Rev. 19:20; 21:8. Outer darkness. Matt. 25:30. The worm that does not die. Mark 9:48. Other names for… Destruction. Rom. 9:22;   2 Thess 1:9. Eternal … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged eternal death, hell

Punishment of the Wicked

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 29, 2017 by Steve DurkacApril 29, 2017

Is from God. Lev. 26:18; Isa. 13:11; 2 Thess. 1:6. Because of… Their sin and iniquity. Jer. 36:31; Lam. 3:39; Ezek. 3:17–18; 18:4, 13, 20; Amos 3:2. Idolatry. Lev. 26:30; Isa. 10:10–11. Rejection of the law of God. 1 Sam. 15:23; Hos. 4:6–9. Disobedience of God. Neh. 9:26–27; Eph. 5:6; 2 Thess. 1:8. Evil ways and doings. Jer. 21:14; Hos. 4:9; 12:2. Pride. Isa. 10:12; 24:21; Luke 14:11. Unbelief. Mark 16:16; Rom. 11:20;Heb. 3:18–19; 4:2. Greed. Isa. 57:17; Jer. 51:13. Oppression. Isa. 49:26; Jer. 30:16, 20. Persecuting. Jer. 11:21–22; Matt. 23:34–36. Is the fruit of their sin. Job 4:8; Prov. 22:8; Rom. 6:21; Gal. 6:8. Is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged hell, judgement, Punishment of wicked

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