Notes of Faith June 27, 2025

An Oath or a Place?

Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

Revelation 20:14

The word hell is showing up in a lot of political speeches and even children’s shows. It’s being so widely used that its real meaning is diluted to everyday people. But the Bible never uses hell as anything other than an eternal reality. Jesus said, “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).

The book of Revelation warns us of the realities of hell, and we should take heed.

God wants us in heaven with Him, but our sinfulness is a terrible barrier. That’s why He sent His perfect Son to earth. Jesus came to suffer for our sins and to open the door for us to have a relationship with God and the eternal life that goes with it.

You can have a part in reducing the number of people who may experience the judgment of God. Don’t use the word hell in a casual way, but do say a word for the Lord that may prevent someone from going there.

The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed.

Attributed to J. Hudson Taylor

The person who utters the words “Go to hell” does not understand what they are saying. It is a place where the wrath of God is poured out eternally on the one who refuses to believe in and know the God who gave them life. They will be forever separated from God, experiencing torment and suffering forever and ever. We should wish this on no one, rather we should pray and share the truth of God with all He puts around us that some, even one, might come to believe the truth, and enjoy the blessings of heaven prepared for them by God!

Pastor Dale