Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

The Realities of the Human Experience

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God;[a] believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.  John 14:1-3

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried,  Luke 16:19-22

A. The Reality of a Future Heaven

1. Heaven is a place of perfect relationships: John 14:1-3, Revelation 7:9-10

2. Heaven is a place of perfect holiness: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Revelation 21:22-27

3. Heaven is a place of perfect love: John 17:26, Zephaniah 3:17

B. The Reality of a Future Hell

1. Hell is a place of no partiality: Luke 16:19-22, Ecclesiastes 3:2, Hebrews 9:27

2. Hell is a place of indescribable torment: Luke 16:23-24, Mark 9:47-48, Revelation 21:8

3. Hell is a place of no escape: Luke 16:25-26, 2 Thessalonians 1:9