In recent days the subject of hell has made religious news because Pastor Rob Bell of Mars Hill Bible Church published a book entitled, LOVE WINS: A BOOK ABOUT HEAVEN, HELL, AND THE FATE OF EVERYONE WHO EVER LIVED. As a popular writer and speaker, Bell has influence among the Chistian community. Evangelical preacher, John Piper, has bascially said Pastor Bell has departed from the truth. President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Al Mohler, has called the book "disastrous." One pastor in North Carolina was dismissed from his position because he endorsed the book.
Pastor Bell said it all started when someone saw an exhibit in his church that quoted Mohandas Gandhi. A visitor said, "Gandhi is in hell." "Really?" bell was thinking. "Gandi's in hell? He is? We have confirmation of this? Somebody knows this? Without a doubt? And that somebody decided to take on the responsibility for the rest of us to know?"
I am going to address this subject on Sunday, September 11, in worship at First Baptist Church, Nevada. Here are some scritpures to check out ahead of time: Joshua 24:15, John 3:18, Revelation 22:17, John 16:8-11, John 5:39-40, John 8:21-30. Look up other scriptures in the Bible on the subject of hell. And send me your thoughts and questions at billcox@fbchurch.net.
The subject of hell was on the cover of TIME magazine in April of this year. The question was asked, "No hell?" Let's explore this important subject together.
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