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…

A clear indication that we are living in the last of the last days is the continual attack and mockery against Christianity. Last week, potentially over one billion people watched the Olympics and witnessed the world applaud an offensive, demonic mockery of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, “The Last Supper.” This painting portrays Jesus Christ’s last…

Jesus Christ came to earth the first time as our Savior. He died on the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead. He said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no one comes to the Father except through Me.” Do you know that Jesus Christ is coming back again, but this…

If we could see into the spiritual realm, we would witness a fierce battle between angels and demons over nations. We would observe the evil spirits influencing individuals to commit evil acts. We would see the spirits of confusion, hatred, fear and addiction holding people in bondage. Every day, we see the evidence of this…