Setting The Record Straight On Hell
Text: Luke 16:19-31 In the name of Jesus. Amen. Many American churches today do everything in their power to minimize or avoid the uncomfortable doctrine of hell. Some soften the language of hell, others ignore it entirely, and still others reimagine it into something symbolic. But, dear friends, just like we did with angels, demons, and heaven, today we are going to set the record straight on hell. We are going to lay aside the myths and misconceptions about hell and instead listen to the clear teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke on the subject of Hell. Now, just a brief note: it must be asserted that many people today understand hell more from culture than from the Holy Scriptures. For example, hell is often portrayed in culture as a fiery underworld with a red devil poking people with a pitchfork. Or, hell is seen as an eternal party for all the rebellious souls. Still, others deny hell’s existence altogether, thinking it a scare tactic from a bygone era. And then there’s the...
