Spurgeon on Hell
// July 19th, 2009 // Christian Living
“If sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to hell over our bodies. And if they will perish, let them perish with our arms around their knees, imploring them to stay. If hell must be filled, at least let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go there unwarned and unprayed for.” – C.H. Spurgeon
This is one of the many reasons why we must defend the doctrine of Hell, as Jesus did. It brings eternity into focus and lends a heavy weight to our mission. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the glory of the cross.
That is very sobering
It is amazing that so many people really just ignore the reality that their life as it is now will end one day. Those same people most often have no idea what comes after that. Many who have some theory on what comes next don't base it in any real or imagined facts. They simply 'think' that 'this or that' is next. Even people that believe that 'nothing' is next don't base it in any real or perceived facts.
Jesus believed in a heaven and a hell. At the very least one should look at this person 'Jesus' for themselves and determine:
• Is this person Jesus really who he said he was?
• Is this person Jesus nuts?
• Is this person Jesus a liar?
If he is who he said he was, then he is a credible source to verify hell as a real place. If he is not who he said he was then you can write off his opinion on any subject including hell.
You owe it to yourself to look into it seriously. We'll spend a lot more time in eternity, or nothing if that's what you believe, than the life we are living now. Maybe now is a good time to look into it.
Very well said, Joe! I think you're right. Most of us (even Christians) do not think through their faith (or lack of it) and consequently cruise through life with eternity in the balance.
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