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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →