Yes, some Christians say, most people are destined for Hell, because, 1 Peter 4:18, ”If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Since it’s hard enough getting Christians saved, what chance have non-Christians got? But the context of that verse has nothing to do with [...]
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Is it true that once a person has made his (or her) decision to reject God and not accept Jesus’ sacrifice on their behalf, there is no going back? Once that decision is made, will they burn in hell forever? The answer from Scripture is a resounding “No” – on both counts. No, first of [...]
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So who’s going to hell forever? According to many Christians it’s those who reject God, won’t accept Jesus Christ, refuse to go to church and don’t repent. But why do people reject God? And why won’t they repent, accept Christ and go to church? Is it because, in their minds, they have just cause and [...]
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Ever been sold a piece of junk by a clever salesman? Or been taken in by gossip? Or been conned into a risky investment? Or bought a work of art for a high price because it made you feel sophisticated, only to discover it’s a fake? Or supported a political party because it sounded believable, [...]
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Christianity and hell have been a toxic mix over the centuries. Christian preachers have either used hell to scare people into becoming Christian, or ignored hell because it scares people off becoming Christian. But explaining hell is awkward. How do you make hell into good news to fit in with the gospel? It’s like telling [...]
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