In today's episode I talk about an image that I saw someone share on Facebook (disagreeing with). The image was of someone holding a sign that read "Going to hell & proud!". This saddened and upset me because of what awaits them. Here are the verses I referenced in the episode (I did not reference all of them, that would be a loong episode!).
(Note: Not sure why some of the verses are highlighted, but no need to click them, they take you nowhere.)
Hell was originally created for the devil and his angels
Mt 25:41 See also Lk 8:31; 2 Pe 2:4; Rev 20:1-3,10
Hell is a consequence of rejecting God
Mt 13:40-42 See also Dt 32:22 Fire is often referred to in the OT as a symbol of divine judgment; Mk 9:42-48; Jn 3:36; Ro 2:8; 1 Th 5:9; Heb 10:26-29; 2Pe 3:7; Rev 20:15; 21:8
Who’s proud of that?! Christians have Heaven to be proud of!
“God’s habitation where he is worshipped and served by angels. Solely on account of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, believers will inherit a place in heaven and there for ever enjoy perfect fellowship with God…”.
Heaven is the secure inheritance, of priceless value, awaiting the redeemed. There, faithful service will be rewarded and the redeemed will be given resurrection bodies for service in the heavenly realm.
Believers inherit the kingdom of heaven
Their inheritance is secure Mt 25:34 See also Lk 12:32; 22:28-29; Jas 2:5
The value of their inheritance is beyond human calculation
1Co 2:9-10 See also Ac 20:32; Eph 1:18; 2:6-7
As those adopted into God’s family they are heirs of God and Christ
Rom 8:17 See also Gal 4:7; Tit 3:7; Heb 6:17
The nature of the heavenly inheritance
It is a response to faith and love Jas 2:5 See also Col 1:12; 3:24; Heb 11:7
It is for overcomers Rev 21:7 See also 1Jn 4:4; 5:3-5; Rev 2:7,11,17,26-28; 3:5,12,21
The heavenly treasure is to be sought
Mt 6:19-21 See also Mt 13:44; 19:21; Lk 12:33; 2Co 4:18; Php 3:8; 1Ti 6:18-19; Rev 3:18
Service will be rewarded in heaven
1Co 3:11-14 See also Mt 5:12 pp Lk 6:23; Rev 22:12
The prospect of heavenly rewards should be a spur to present service Php 3:14 See also Heb 11:26
Mt 16:27 See also Da 12:3; Mt 25:20-23 pp Lk 19:15-19; 1Co 3:8; 2Co 9:6; Rev 22:12
Endurance for Jesus Christ’s sake will be specially rewarded
Rewards for service include crowns signifying position and authority
1Pe 5:4 See also 1Th 2:19; 2Ti 4:8
The redeemed will share Jesus Christ’s position in glory
Eph 2:6 See also Jn 14:3; 17:24; 1Jn 3:2; Rev 22:4
The resurrection body as a heavenly inheritance
Php 3:20-21 See also 1Co 15:42-44; 2Co 5:1-4
All of the above was cited and adapted from Martin H. Manser, Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies (London: Martin Manser, 2009).
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