The Fate of Those Who Are Outside Christ
Introduction
Let’s discuss The Fate of Those Who Are Outside Christ. Their destination will not be the most desirable place to spend eternity. Contrary to what many people want to
believe & what some “churches” teach today, hell is real. Unfortunately, many people ignore it, pretend that it is not there, and even some churches
deny its existence. Hell is the
“home of the soul” that awaits the unrighteous.
I. A Description of Hell.
A.
It is much easier to be lost than it is to go to heaven. Matthew 7:13-14
B.
There are 234 references in the NT to Hell
1.
Hell is not some unpleasant experience we have here upon earth:
2.
It is a real place of
torment.
C.
Let us examine what the Word of God has to say about this terrible
place:
1.
Mt. 5:22; Mt. 5:29-30
2.
Mt. 13:41-42; 22:13; 25:41;46
3.
Mk. 9:44;46;48; 2 Thess. 1:9
C.
Hell is definitely a real place.
1.
Not obeyed the gospel or not living faithfully, it’s waiting there for
you!
D.
Perhaps the worst thing about hell is that it is eternal.
1.
Rev. 14:11; Rev. 20:10; 14-15
2.
The fires of hell are unquenchable.
II. Who Will Be in Hell?
A.
Satan & His Servants. - Mt. 25:41
1.
Hell was never intended for man.
2.
God wishes that all be saved. 2 Pet. 3:9
C.
The Ungodly Will be there. 1 Cor. 6:9-11…
1.
Those who fulfill the works of the flesh….Gal. 5:19-21
2.
John mentioned a few in Rev. 21:8
D.
Some Religious People Will Be There!
1.
2 John 9-11; Col. 3:17
3.
Mt. 7:24-29 - what foundation are you building on?
E.
Lukewarm Christians. - Rev. 3:15-17
1.
God will not accept any less than our very best.
F.
All Those Who Have not Obeyed the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
1.
2 Thess. 1:6-10
2.
Includes good, moral people but who do not become Christians.
a.
Rom 3:23; Rom. 6:23
III. Are You Going There???
A.
The good news: no one has to go
there!
B.
Do you have the courage to come to the Lord in obedience to His will?
C.
Where do you stand?