Rev. 20:10-15
Advantages to Hell Revelation 20:10-15
Two different words translated “hell” in NT HADES (Gr.) equivalent of SHEOL (Heb.) Refers to the grave, death or place of the dead Not the focus of this study GEHENNA (Gr.) from place of burning refuse Used 12 times in New Testament (11 by Jesus) Refers to place of eternal punishment of wicked This is the place we will discuss in this lesson Some passages discuss this place in other words Words Referring to Hell
Rev. 21:8Unrighteous will be there James 3:6Source of evil capacity of tongue 1 Tim. 4:1Source of false doctrine Matt. 10:28Destruction of body & soul there Matt. 23:33Place of judgment (condemnation) Matt. 25:46“Eternal punishment” Matt. 5:22“Hell of fire” Matt. 18:8“Eternal fire” Matt. 25:41Eternal fire for devil & his angels Rev. 20:10Lake of fire & brimstone - torment... Matt. 8:12Outer darkness; weeping & gnashing Mk. 9:43-48Do all possible to avoid it General Points About Hell
So What Advantage Could One Possibly Look For In Hell? If Hell Is Like That, Surely No One Would Want To Go There!?! But Knowing What It Is Like, People Keep Living In A Way That Will Take Them There…
No need for obedience of God there No prohibitions against immorality there No pious or spiritually obsessed people No people out trying to convert you there No sermons on gospel plan of salvation No exposing of denominational error No praying, singing or other worship Plenty of worldly people to associate with Advantages of Hell for Non-Christians
No need to study or get Bible lesson there No need for or urging to spiritual growth No need to make all of the worship services No responsibility for personal evangelism No need to pray without ceasing No worry of being withdrawn from there No more sermons on giving, modesty, smoking… No need to serve others & bear their burdens Advantages of Hell for Erring Christians
One Question To Consider: Are The Advantages Listed Worth The Price To Be Paid?