Why would a loving God have a literal, burning hell? How can eternal torment be just for sins committed in one short lifetime? In this episode of The Cancelled Preacher, we tackle one of the hardest doctrines in the entire Bible: eternal damnation. If hell isn’t real, then Jesus Christ is the biggest deceiver who ever lived. But if He told the truth, then most of this world is in more danger than they will ever admit.Using John 3:16–18 as our foundation, we walk through what the Bible actually says about hell, judgment, and why people are “condemned already.” We deal with common clichés (“Hell is just separation from God…”), show from Scripture that God’s presence is in hell in judgment, and explain why people don’t go to hell because they were “the worst sinners,” but because of unbelief in the Lord Jesus Christ. We also address the tragic reality that many churchgoers, pastors, and “good people” are on the broad road to destruction while clinging to a false hope.In this conversation we talk about:– Why a loving God still has a literal, eternal, burning hell– Why Jesus preached more about hell than heaven and what that reveals about God’s love– “Condemned already” (John 3:18) and the real reason people go to hell– Kids, teens, and the age of accountability – why procrastinating salvation is so dangerous– Why religion without Christ may be the largest group in hell (Matthew 7)– The deadly lie of “I’ll get saved someday” and God’s three “deadlines”– Hell in the presence of the Lamb and of His holy angels (Revelation)– False assurance, the so-called “sinner’s prayer,” and trusting a prayer instead of Christ– Creation, Genesis 1:1, and why rejecting the Bible’s authority is ultimately unbelief– Suicide, murder, sexual sin, and whether these sins put someone beyond God’s graceIf you’ve ever struggled with how hell can be real and God still be loving, or if you’re relying on your good works, your church membership, or a prayer you once prayed, this episode is for you. The most terrifying thing about hell is not the fire—it’s the population. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why a loving God has a literal burning hell02:30 “Nobody plans to go to hell” – the danger of putting salvation off04:20 Children, accountability, and the tragedy of delaying a child’s salvation06:10 Religion without Christ and the churchgoer’s road to hell (Matthew 7)09:00 “Condemned already” – unbelief vs. sin as the real issue (John 3:16–18)15:00 Is hell the absence of God? Tormented in the presence of the Lamb18:00 Deadlines, hard hearts, and when it becomes “too late” to repent21:20 Believers vs. unbelievers, Old Testament saints, and creation as God’s testimony31:00 Suicide, murder, bondage and big sins – who can still be saved?35:00 Final appeal: don’t wait for a “better time” – believe on Christ todayIf this helped you see the gospel and the doctrine of hell more clearly, consider sharing it with a friend, leaving a comment, and subscribing so you don’t miss future Bible-centered conversations.