"is Hell Merely A Terrible Dream?"

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES

(Luke 16:19-22) (19) "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" (20) "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores," (21) "And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores." (22) " And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;"

(Luke 16:23-26) (23) " And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom." (24) " And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame." (25) "But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented." (26) " And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence."

(Luke 16:27-31) (27) "Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:" (28) " For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment." (29) "Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them." (30) " And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent." (31) "And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."

(Matthew 10:28) "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."

(Matthew 25:41) “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell”

(Isaiah 5:14) “Hell hath enlarged herself and her opened its mouth without measure; and their glory, and their multitude, (strong ones) and their pomp, (high and glorious ones) and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it."

(Mark 9:43-48) (43) "And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:" (44) "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched." (45) " And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:" (46) " Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched." (47) " And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:" (48) "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched."

PREFACE SUMMARY

"What actions would you take if you were in the position of God, and some of your most valued creations were in full rebellion against you and your intentions for their existence? Would you make necessary adjustments to realign them with your purpose and will?"

Beloved, let’s say that you are a perfect being who is flawless in all your ways, and you choose to ignore the rebellion and bring correction to those causing severe hurt to others, would you continue to be recognized as a Creator worthy to be worshiped and admired by your creation?

Beloved, what do you do with the ones who think they are the universe and worship the creature more than the creator, choosing in their selfish minds to be in total rebellion for all eternity?

Dear reader, let’s face it: most people today are in rebellion as nation after nation living on this planet are turning their back on God as if he does not exist and doesn't even care about his creation.

Beloved, many today are quick to make jokes about hell and state that they have lived their lives here on earth in hell, which will assure them that because of this, God will let them enter his Heaven, while there are others who believe both heaven and hell are here on earth.

Dear reader, I believe and trust God that when you read this sermon message with an open heart, the blessed Holy Spirit will both convict and encourage your heart to consider the value of one soul going into an eternity that they are not prepared for without any hope of escape from eternal damnation.