Few topics are more off-putting and offensive to non-Christians than the Bible’s teaching about hell. Even some Christians seem to be embarrassed at this topic. For many people, the idea of eternal punishment seems to be incompatible with a God of love. However, no one spoke more pointedly and arrestingly about hell than Jesus himself. And he told us this to warn us—he wants us to take heed. In this message, David Platt considers Christ’s words about hell in Mark 9:42–50 and urges us to respond appropriately. Hell is a dreadful reality that is consistent with God’s perfect justice and holiness toward sinners. At the same time, heaven is a glorious reality for all who turn from their sin and from trusting in themselves to trust in Jesus. Because of Christ’s sinless life, sin-bearing death, and glorious, bodily resurrection, those who trust in Him can know that they have eternal life.
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In David Platt's newest book, Don't Hold Back, he challenges Christians to break free from an American gospel that prioritizes comfort, power, prosperity, politics – and to pursue instead the full beauty of the gospel of Jesus.
Learn more at DontHoldBackBook.com
Your Conscience and Your Love for the Church
Conscience: What is It, and Why in the World Does it Matter?
New Covenant Community
Beginning of Forever
Sin, Suffering, and the Sovereignty of God
Abortion and Abundant Life
The Cross and Christian Ministry
The Beauty of the Gospel in a World of Broken Marriages
Beauty in Both Singleness and Marriage
The Cross and Christian Sanctification
Beauty and Brokenness: Sexuality (Part 2)
Beauty and Brokenness: Sexuality (Part 1)
From Surviving to Thriving: In the World
From Surviving to Thriving: As a Church
Unity in Diversity
The Cross and Christian Suffering
From Surviving to Thriving
The Cross and Christian Community
Christmas Hope: How Can You Keep on Rejoicing in Suffering?
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