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2 Peter 3:7 “But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.” John 5:28, 29 “Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.” See also Acts 24:15 Revelation 21:8 “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” Is Eternal Punishment! 1. Everlasting Fire “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:” (Matt. 25:41) Is it only Satan and His angels who will suffer eternal fire? Revelation 14:9-11 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 "he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 "And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name." 9 Revelation 20:10 “The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” Mark 9:42-48 Worm Doesn’t Die Fire Not Quenched Worm eats flesh of animal When consumed worm dies Burning trash When consumed fire goes out 2. Everlasting Punishment “And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life” (Matt. 25:46) AS ONE IS, SO IS THE OTHER! 3. Eternal Condemnation "Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; 29 but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation" (Mk. 3:28, 29) 28 “What will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?” (1 Pet. 4:17) The answer is explicitly given! 4. Eternal Destruction in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power” (2 Thess. 1:8, 9) 8 Revelation 20:14, 15 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. 14 Hebrews 10:28, 29 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? 28 Is It Just For A Loving God To Send People To Hell? • Hell is not for reform • Those who lived their lives rejecting God inherit an eternity where God has rejected them • It is just to meet out rewards based on behavior (2 Thess. 1:4-7) • God’s ways are higher than our ways Isaiah 55:7-9 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7-9 8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. 9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. Escape Hell! Have your name written in the book of life by obeying the gospel (Phil. 4:3)! Listen to God’s word (Rev. 2:7) Believe in the position of Jesus as the Son of God (Rom. 10:9, 10) Repent of your sins (Rev. 9:20, 21) Confess your Lord (Rom. 10:9, 10) Be baptized into Christ (Gal. 3:27) Remain faithful (Rev. 2:10)