Among many other reasons, the people who reject God’s ultimate sacrifice, Jesus Christ, deserve eternal punishment. Jesus suffered a torturous death in order to save us from an eternal hell. God allowed His own Son to endure this gruesome punishment …

Whenever we face trials and difficulties, the devil will make us feel as though all hope is gone. He will try to convince us that the darkness will never lift, and there is no way out of this mess. Don’t entertain those negative, evil thoughts! The Bible instructs us to trust in the Lord for…

Going to war should always be a nation’s last resort. If there is any other way, we must absolutely explore all possibilities before entering a battle. However, war sometimes comes to a nation unprovoked, and they are forced to defend their people. If this is the case, and if all solutions are exhausted or ignored…

There are three themes used by Jesus that describe hell in the New Testament. Punishment Destruction Banishment Punishment includes burning that shall not be quenched, torment and agony, extreme thirst, weeping and gnashing of teeth, being cut into pieces and more Destruction refers to damnation, perishing, death, judgment, and eternal ruination. Banishment is described as…

A pre-tribulation view teaches that the Rapture of the church (both the dead and living saints) will occur before the seven-year tribulation period, or before the beginning of the 70th week of Daniel (verses 9:24–27). People will say that believing in a pre-tribulation rapture makes you a person with an “escape mentality.” They’re right! We…

The word Hell is mentioned 23 times in the New Testament. The words hell, pit, sheol, and hades are mentioned 132 times in the Bible. Jesus spoke of hell and destruction 46 times. Other writers of the New Testament talked of hell or everlasting destruction 10 times. People are quick to dismiss that which they…

  We live in a world where moral standards have completely deteriorated. Most people, even professing Christians, believe it is fine to be sexually active before marriage or to live with someone. This behavior may be widespread and common in the Church, but God still calls it sin. What happens when a person plays with…

You would be surprised at how many people in the church think they are safe to continue sinning because they said a prayer receiving Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Are these people truly born again? Beware. Sin can and does cut a person’s life short, and that includes Christians. The Lord is merciful, and…

The lack of self-control in today’s society is evident all around us. When a person has no divine guidance and no meaningful purpose, they lack healthy boundaries concerning their behavior, attitudes and choices. When was the last time you examined your spiritual walk, your emotions, your relationships, social media habits, spoken words, and even your…

Genesis 9:6, “From the hand of every man’s brother I will require the life of man. Whoever sheds man’s blood, By man his blood shall be shed; For in the image of God He made man.” God is the one who instituted capital punishment. However, there are some qualifiers, and there are some exceptions. The…