Thoughts On Hell (part 1)
For many the most objectionable doctrine of the Bible is the doctrine of hell. Even among professed Christians there are those who deny that it could really be eternal. Most Christians have never heard a sermon preached on hell. Preachers and teachers today avoid the doctrine of hell at all cost.
The reason seems simple. In a day when men “will not endure sound doctrine” (Second Timothy 4:3 KJV) and preachers prefer the acclaim of men to the pleasure of God, sound doctrine in general must go and the most difficult doctrines must go first. Hell is clearly one of the most unendurable doctrines. But it is certainly the teaching of the Bible.
We do not want to be among those who “will not endure sound doctrine.” We want to know, understand, believe, and proclaim the whole counsel of God. Even the most difficult doctrines.
Now tell me, doth this offend you?
The reason seems simple. In a day when men “will not endure sound doctrine” (Second Timothy 4:3 KJV) and preachers prefer the acclaim of men to the pleasure of God, sound doctrine in general must go and the most difficult doctrines must go first. Hell is clearly one of the most unendurable doctrines. But it is certainly the teaching of the Bible.
We do not want to be among those who “will not endure sound doctrine.” We want to know, understand, believe, and proclaim the whole counsel of God. Even the most difficult doctrines.
Now tell me, doth this offend you?
Labels: Bible, doctrine, hell, Theology, ThoughtsOnHell
posted by takin | 2:42 PM
1 Comments:
So the question arises, why do we not hear the doctrines like Hell, Judgement, & Sin. Is it because the Church has largely stopped using the Law which is "perfect, converting the soul"?
Has the good news changed from "How to be saved from eternal judgement" to "How God can improve your life"? Is this message producing stoney ground conversions that spring up but when adversity comes turn away?
Is the Church replacing God's truth with pragmatism?
I think if we did a good study on Hell it would be a true motivator to get off our duff and evangelize. Time is short and this world (my neighbor, my family) is going to eternity w/o Christ.
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