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2 THESSALONIANS 1 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (2 Thess. 1:9). The punishment described in the previous lessons will last for an eternity. Jesus Himself emphasizes this point: “And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into … Continue reading “THE UNQUENCHABLE FIRE”

PSALM 97 Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne (Ps. 97:2). After two weeks of study on the destiny of the wicked and the nature of hell, many may be asking, “How can a God of love and compassion tolerate, much less inflict, eternal pain and torment upon … Continue reading “RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT”

MATTHEW 23 “Serpants, brood of vipers! How can you escape the condemnation of hell?” (Matt. 23:33). A common objection to preaching on hell is that “You can’t scare people into heaven.” Besides the obvious response that we preach hell because Christ preached hell, there are some other rationales that can help clarify not only the … Continue reading “FLEE THE COMING WRATH”

ISAIAH 66 “For their worm does not die, and their fire is not quenched” (Isa. 66:24b). Scripture portrays hell as a burning furnace. What does this tell us of the nature of hell? Summarizing Edwards’ teaching on eternal punishment, Gerstner writes, “Hell is a spiritual and material furnace of fire where its victims are exquisitely … Continue reading “THE UNDYING WORM”

REVELATION 20 Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works (Rev. 20:13b). Most people who are not familiar with what Scripture says about hell would suppose that hell is so frightening that any consideration of gradations of punishment would be superfluous, if … Continue reading “DEGREES OF PUNISHMENT”

LUKE 16:19–31 “Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things …” (Luke 16:25). The Scriptures tell us that the condemned of this world will drink the “wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of His wrath” (Rev. 14:10). Mixed with this drought of divine wrath will … Continue reading “NOSTALGIA IN HELL”

PROVERBS 10:28; 11:7, 23; 14:32 The expectation of the wicked will perish (Prov. 10:28). What do you hope for? What is your expectation of the future? Do you wait patiently for the same hope that has sustained the people of God in all ages—the “blessed hope,” which is the “glorious appearing of our great God … Continue reading “THE HOPE OF THE WICKED”

PROVERBS 10:30; 13:9; 16:4 The Lord has made all for Himself, yes, even the wicked for the day of doom (Prov. 16:4). A common question put to Christians is “If God controls everything, isn’t He responsible for man’s wickedness? And if so, how can He condemn wicked people to hell for something He ultimately caused?” … Continue reading “SIN AND GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY”

PROVERBS 2 But the wicked will be cut off from the earth, And the unfaithful will be uprooted from it (Prov. 2:22). Our study of the wicked as portrayed in the book of Proverbs has been driving us toward one frightening but unavoidable conclusion—without Christ the wicked are destined for hell. The wicked are responsible … Continue reading “DESTINED FOR HELL”

PROVERBS 10:6, 7, 11; 20:9 The name of the wicked will not (Prov. 10:7). Interwoven into the fabric of humanity is a common thread. Despite all the diversity, the different colors, forms, and shapes that constitute the human race, we are all fastened by the cords of sin. “All have sinned and fall short of … Continue reading “WHO ARE THE WICKED?”