Chestnut Ridge Church
Many misunderstandings come with the unseen world of angels and demons. While some have trouble believing the devil and his helpers exist, others give Satan too much credit for the difficulties in life. Misconceptions about God’s angelic helpers also abound. We wonder whether we have a guardian angel, or if people receive angel wings when they pass away. There are so many questions—how can we know the right answers?
Throughout this series, we’ll take a look at some of the most common misunderstandings of this hidden world. Join us as we explore Angels & Demons—and let’s see what God has to say about it.
Today's Music
We Praise You, Who You Say I Am, Endlessly, On My Heart (Written)
Angels and Demons—Part 7
[Tim Haring]
Problem | People don't appreciate the reality of heaven and hell
Today's Takeaway | We only live twice—heaven and hell do exist
Matthew 25:41 HCSB
• Where should we get our beliefs concerning heaven and hell?
Daniel 12:2 HCSB
• Where should we get our beliefs concerning heaven and hell?
• Is “heaven” actually in heaven?
Philippians 1:23 HCSB
1 Corinthians 15:52-53 HCSB
Revelation 21:1-3 HCSB
• Where should we get our beliefs concerning heaven and hell?
• Is “heaven” actually in heaven?
• What will eternity be like for believers?
Revelation 21:4 HCSB
• Where should we get our beliefs concerning heaven and hell?
• Is “heaven” actually in heaven?
• What will eternity be like for believers?
• What will hell be like?
Matthew 25:31-34 HCSB
Matthew 25:41 HCSB
Matthew 13:40-43 HCSB
Matthew 8:11-13 HCSB
Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible:
The Greek word “Gehenna” is used in a number of N9…” Gehenna is derived by transliteration from the Hebrew of the O10…” a ravine on the south side of Jerusalem. This valley was the center of idolatrous worship in which children were burned by fire as an offering to the heathen god Molech. In the time of [King] Josiah it became a place of abomination, polluted by dead men’s bones and the filth of Jerusalem (and by garbage and rubbish dumped there. A fire burned continuously in this valley. It thus became a symbol of the unending fires of hell where the lost are consumed in torment.
• Where should we get our beliefs concerning heaven and hell?
• Is “heaven” actually in heaven?
• What will eternity be like for believers?
• What will hell be like?
• Who will end up in hell?
They are ones whose ways are evil.
They are ones whose names are not in the book of life.
They are ones who don’t know God.
They are ones who didn’t respond to the gospel message.
They are ones who have died in their sin.
Revelation 20:13 HCSB
Revelation 21:8 HCSB
Revelation 20:14-15 HCSB
2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 HCSB
• Where should we get our beliefs concerning heaven and hell?
• Is “heaven” actually in heaven?
• What will eternity be like for believers?
• What will hell be like?
• Who will end up in hell?
• What about children or those who haven’t heard?
Matthew 19:13-14 HCSB
Romans 1:18-20 HCSB
• Where should we get our beliefs concerning heaven and hell?
• Is “heaven” actually in heaven?
• What will eternity be like for believers?
• What will hell be like?
• Who will end up in hell?
• What about children or those who haven’t heard?
• How can we be sure we will go to heaven?
1 John 5:11-13 HCSB
John 3:16-18 HCSB
Acts 10:42-43 HCSB