02/01/09 merciful
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The Mercy The Mercy of Godof God
God’s CharacterGod’s Character
part 8part 8
Hell Objection 1: Why punishment?
Hell Objection 2: Doesn’t God forgive everyone?
Hell Objection 3: Why would God cast men into hell?
Hell Objection 4: What about “second chance?”
Hell Objection 5: What about the awful pain of hell?
• Punishment .
• Destructiveness.
• Privation .
1. Hell is the Inevitable Consequences of Sin
Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard, “Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.” But I tell you that anyone who is angryangry with his brother will be subject to judgment.
2. Hell is the Torment of Separation from God.
Mark 9:48 “where the wormworm does not die, and the firefire is not quenched.”
2. Hell is the Torment of Separation from God.
Matt. 8:12 “But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into
the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
3. Hell is the Eternal Destiny of Unrepentant People.
Luke 16:19 There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen
and lived in luxury every day.
3. Hell is the Eternal Destiny of Unrepentant People.
Luke 16:20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with
sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table.
3. Hell is the Eternal Destiny of Unrepentant People.
Luke 16:21 …and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
3. Hell is the Eternal Destiny of Unrepentant People.
Luke 16:22 The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried
him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried.
3. Hell is the Eternal Destiny of Unrepentant People.
Luke 16:23 In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw
Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side.
3. Hell is the Eternal Destiny of Unrepentant People.
Luke 16:24 So the rich man called to him, “Father Abraham, have pity on
me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my
tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.”