Jesus’s persistent warnings about Hell tells us that it is a real place and He doesn’t want anyone to go there. Yes, He spoke more of Hell than Heaven but we do know He spoke a lot about both.
God tells us that He loved us so much that “… while we were still sinners Christ died for us.” (Rom 5:8). So God’s purpose for each of us is to bring us into a present and future Heavenly relationship with Him. So warning us of the consequences of not giving our hearts and lives to Christ is further evidence of this love for us. Jesus it seems wanted to make the choice simple and obvious.
It is similar to you and your children, whom you love. If you see them entering a dangerous situation, you immediately warn them, stop them if you can, and tell them of the danger.
Remember, a person’s ultimate destination at death is either Heaven or Hell. The point is that Jesus is saying that there is existence beyond physical death and there are only two possible outcomes. God wants all come to know and trust Him and gain eternal life, but He gave everyone the free will to choose.
So, how about you? Have you come into that life-transforming personal relationship with Jesus and now know for sure where you will be for eternity?
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Romans 10:9&10
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Romans 10:9&10
God gives all mankind significant warnings about the destiny of those who reject God’s offer of salvation in Jesus Christ. The choice is clear: heaven or hell, both are real places. If you want to be sure that hell is not in your future, visit our post: How Can I Become a Christian?
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