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Hell Is a Real Place

“And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:12,15

“This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:49-50

“And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where ‘the worms that eat them do not die, and the fire is not quenched.’” Mark 9:47-48

“The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was in torment…” Luke 16:22-23

“But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.” Luke 12:5

Hell Is the Default Destiny for Every Person

“Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,” Hebrews 9:27

“One trespass resulted in condemnation for all people,” Romans 5:18

Why Is Mankind Doomed?

“As it is written: ‘There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.’” Romans 3:10-12

“For all [people] have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:23

“Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin,” Galatians 3:22

“Let the earth hear, and all that is in it, the world, and all that comes out of it! The Lord is angry with all nations;” Isaiah 34:1-2

How Can You Be Saved?

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out,” Acts 3:19

“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.” John 10:9

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved,” Mark 16:16

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6

How Can You Be Sure You Are Saved?

“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.’” John 8:31

“We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, ‘I know him,’ but does not do what he commands is a liar,” 1 John 2:3-4

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

What Should I Do Now?

Get Baptized

“And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.” Acts 22:16

Regularly Gather with Believers

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing.” Hebrews 10:24-25

Read Your Bible Every Day

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.” 1 Peter 2:2

Pray Every Day

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” Ephesians 6:18

Live a Holy Life

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;” 1 Peter 1:15

Share Your Faith

“let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Wait for the Lord

“Keep watch, … be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” Matthew 24:42,44

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