May 4, 2014
Finish Line: Hell is Real & Permanent
May 4, 2014
Finish Line: Hell is Real & Permanent
What is Hell?
A literal location to which those who have rejected the offer of Jesus
Christ for eternal life are consigned upon physical death to punishment
in a conscious state that will last forever. Hell is the generic term used to
refer to separate stages of location of the unsaved, to Hades initially and
ultimately to the Lake of Fire.
What is Hell?
A literal location to which those who have rejected the offer of Jesus
Christ for eternal life are consigned upon physical death to punishment
in a conscious state that will last forever. Hell is the generic term used to
refer to separate stages of location of the unsaved, to Hades initially and
ultimately to the Lake of Fire.
1. Hell is _____________________________
• There is no end to the _________________________
– See Matthew 25:41a, 46a
1. Hell is _____________________________
• There is no end to the _________________________
– See Matthew 25:41a, 46a
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There is no _____________________________
– See 2 Thessalonians 1:9
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There is no _____________________________
– See 2 Thessalonians 1:9
2. Those in Hell will be ______________________________
• They will weep and gnash their teeth (Matthew 25:30)
2. Those in Hell will be ______________________________
• They will weep and gnash their teeth (Matthew 25:30)
3. Hell is _______________________
• Their torment will be marked with ____________________
– See Mark 9:43, Matthew 13:41-42, 49-50
3. Hell is _______________________
• Their torment will be marked with ____________________
– See Mark 9:43, Matthew 13:41-42, 49-50
4. There Will be __________________________________
• Those with a deeper knowledge will be punished more severely,
while those with lesser knowledge will be punished less severely
– See Luke 12:47-48
4. There Will be __________________________________
• Those with a deeper knowledge will be punished more severely,
while those with lesser knowledge will be punished less severely
– See Luke 12:47-48
5. Hell is _______________________________
• __________________________
– The temporary residence of the spirits of those who died
apart from Christ and where they are bound until the day of
judgment
• __________________________________
– Permanent place of the wicked to be punished
5. Hell is _______________________________
• __________________________
– The temporary residence of the spirits of those who died
apart from Christ and where they are bound until the day of
judgment
• __________________________________
– Permanent place of the wicked to be punished
Hades
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A place of __________________________________
– “Torment,” “agony,” “flame” (Luke 16:23-24)
That begins immediately upon physical death (Luke 16:19-31)
Spirits there are aware of their location (Luke 16:19-31)
Jesus controls it, as He possesses its keys (Revelation 1:18)
The unrighteous rise from Hades to face the Great White Throne
judgment
The unrighteous, along with Hades itself, are thrown into the lake
of fire following judgment (Revelation 20:13-14)
The power of Hades is limited. The church will not be overcome
by its power (Matthew 16:18)
Hades
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Lake of Fire
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A place of fire that is __________________ (Matthew 13:41-42)
Is dark (Matthew 8:12)
God’s wrath is poured out (Romans 2:5-8)
Separation from God (2 Thessalonians 1:9)
The absence of the presence of God produces emotions of
loneliness, hopelessness, despair, and grief over having rejected
Him
The eternal destination of Satan, his angels, the beast, and the
false prophet (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10)
What does this mean for me?
A place of __________________________________
– “Torment,” “agony,” “flame” (Luke 16:23-24)
That begins immediately upon physical death (Luke 16:19-31)
Spirits there are aware of their location (Luke 16:19-31)
Jesus controls it, as He possesses its keys (Revelation 1:18)
The unrighteous rise from Hades to face the Great White Throne
judgment
The unrighteous, along with Hades itself, are thrown into the lake
of fire following judgment (Revelation 20:13-14)
The power of Hades is limited. The church will not be overcome
by its power (Matthew 16:18)
Lake of Fire
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A place of fire that is __________________ (Matthew 13:41-42)
Is dark (Matthew 8:12)
God’s wrath is poured out (Romans 2:5-8)
Separation from God (2 Thessalonians 1:9)
The absence of the presence of God produces emotions of
loneliness, hopelessness, despair, and grief over having rejected
Him
The eternal destination of Satan, his angels, the beast, and the
false prophet (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10)
What does this mean for me?
1. You cannot ___________________. That is Jesus’ job alone.
1. You cannot ___________________. That is Jesus’ job alone.
2. ___________________ of family and friends who do not know the
Lord or who are not walking with Him.
2. ___________________ of family and friends who do not know the
Lord or who are not walking with Him.
3. _______________ over that list at least one time per week.
3. _______________ over that list at least one time per week.
4. Be bold this week: share your belief in Christ _____________.
4. Be bold this week: share your belief in Christ _____________.
5. _______________ to your small group this week and next week.
5. _______________ to your small group this week and next week.
May 4, 2014
Finish Line: Hell is Real & Permanent
Hades
What is Hell?
A literal location to which those who have rejected the offer of Jesus
Christ for eternal life are consigned upon physical death to punishment
in a conscious state that will last forever. Hell is the generic term used to
refer to separate stages of location of the unsaved, to Hades initially and
ultimately to the Lake of Fire.
•
1. Hell is Eternal
• There is no end to the punishment in Hell
– See Matthew 25:41a, 46a
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There is no parole from Hell
– See 2 Thessalonians 1:9
2. Those in Hell will be Aware of Their Condition
• They will weep and gnash their teeth (Matthew 25:30)
3. Hell is Punishment
• Their torment will be marked with intense fire
– See Mark 9:43, Matthew 13:41-42, 49-50
A place of intense suffering
– “Torment,” “agony,” “flame” (Luke 16:23-24)
That begins immediately upon physical death (Luke 16:19-31)
Spirits there are aware of their location (Luke 16:19-31)
Jesus controls it, as He possesses its keys (Revelation 1:18)
The unrighteous rise from Hades to face the Great White Throne
judgment.
The unrighteous, along with Hades itself, are thrown into the lake
of fire following judgment (Revelation 20:13-14)
The power of Hades is limited. The church will not be overcome
by its power (Matthew 16:18)
Lake of Fire
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•
•
•
A place of fire that is never extinguished (Matthew 13:41-42)
Is dark (Matthew 8:12)
God’s wrath is poured out (Romans 2:5-8)
Separation from God (2 Thessalonians 1:9)
The absence of the presence of God produces emotions of
loneliness, hopelessness, despair, and grief over having rejected
Him.
The eternal destination of Satan, his angels, the beast, and the
false prophet (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10)
4. There Will be Degrees of Punishment
• Those with a deeper knowledge will be punished more severely,
while those with lesser knowledge will be punished less severely
– See Luke 12:47-48
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5. Hell is Two Literal Places
• Hades
– The temporary residence of the spirits of those who died
apart from Christ and where they are bound until the day of
judgment
• Lake of Fire or Gehenna
– Permanent place of the wicked to be punished
1. You cannot save anyone from Hell. That is Jesus’ job alone.
2. Develop a list of family and friends who do not know the Lord
or who are not walking with Him.
3. Commit to pray over that list at least one time per week
4. Be bold this week: share your belief in Christ with one person
5. Invite one friend to your small group this week and next week
What does this mean for me?