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Why Hell Matters

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JEFF TURNER

Today, many people in churches avoid talking about hell, or they argue about whether it even exists. Some claim the Bible’s words about hell are just symbolic, not meant to be taken literally. But Scripture gives clear warnings, and one important example comes from Matthew 25:41, where Jesus says, “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.”

This verse directly shows that hell is not a temporary place or a one-time event where souls simply vanish. The word “eternal” here means it lasts forever. Some people suggest the wicked will be destroyed in a single moment and cease to exist, but Jesus taught otherwise. He described hell as a fire that never dies out and a punishment without end.

It’s also important to realise that Jesus spoke about hell more than anyone else in the Bible, making it clear that it is a real, eternal consequence for rejecting God.

These people will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

2 Thessalonians 1:9

Strengthening Faith through Challenges

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FLOYD ROGERS

People often feel as if God is testing their commitment, even though He already knows everything about them. If God is all-knowing, why would He need to test anyone’s loyalty or faith? I don’t believe the answer lies not in God’s need to learn about us. Rather, it’s our need to learn about ourselves.

Testing helps a person see the true depth of their devotion. Without facing challenges, it can be difficult to understand how firmly we hold to our faith. It’s through these tests that believers come to realise how seriously they follow Christ and how they respond when their faith is pressured.

Isn’t the point of any “testing” to reveal to us our own strength or weakness? Difficult situations can show whether faith is genuine and steady or only present when life is easy.

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:12

The Gospel’s Role in the Final Days of Humanity

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AMY TURNER

I think it’s fair to say a lot people wonder if we are living in the final days before the return of Jesus. Over time, different signs have been suggested as evidence. Some point to moral troubles, while others mention the rise of digital, cashless economies. Yet, while these issues often capture attention, Jesus provided a clear marker to watch for.

In Matthew 24:14, Jesus says, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” This verse highlights the spreading of the gospel to every nation as the true sign of the approaching end.

Instead of guessing about timelines or events, it is wise to focus on what remains unfinished. There are still people around the world who have not heard the message of Jesus.

But He said to them, “It is not for you to know periods of time or appointed times which the Father has set by His own authority; but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth.”

Acts 1:7-8

Access to God Comes Through Jesus Christ

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FLOYD ROGERS

Everything believers experience in their relationship with God rests on His grace. It is based on His kindness and love that no one can earn. This grace became available because of what happened at the cross. Without the blood of Jesus being poured out for sin, there would be no way to come near to God’s holiness.

Since people are sinful by nature, something needed to change to allow us to be near a holy and perfect God. That change came through Jesus. The Bible teaches that there is only one way to reach the Father, and that is through His Son. Jesus made this possible when He gave His life.

By dying on the cross, Jesus opened the way for people to receive God’s grace, not just for a moment, but for all time. Through Jesus alone, the door to God’s presence and grace is open.

For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,

1 Timothy 2:5

Treasures in Heaven: Rewards for Faithful Christians

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JEFF TURNER

The Bible speaks often about the rewards God promises to those who follow Him faithfully. Jesus Himself told believers to gather treasures in heaven, where they will last forever. The Apostle Peter also mentioned a reward — an everlasting crown for those who faithfully care for others. One of the clearest messages about eternal rewards comes from Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:14, where he explains that anyone whose work stands firm will receive a reward from God.

Some people feel uneasy about the idea of Christians receiving rewards, believing it to be selfish or wrong to think about personal gain. However, this idea is clearly taught in Scripture. In fact, rejecting the idea of rewards means rejecting what God has promised. From the earliest pages of the Bible, God made it clear that obedience brings blessing. In Deuteronomy, He told Israel that obedience would lead to blessings, while disobedience would result in curses. This principle has existed since the Garden of Eden. When Adam and Eve obeyed, they lived in peace; when they disobeyed, they faced consequences.

God’s desire has always been to bless those who walk in His ways. These rewards are not only for this life but for eternity as well. And while we may receive crowns and honours in heaven, Scripture tells us that we will lay those rewards at Jesus’ feet, giving Him the glory. It is a reminder that all good things, including our rewards, come from Him.

the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and they will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
“Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”

Revelation 4:10-11