The Truth About Hell
What does the Bible teach about Hell?
Part I
Luke 16:19-27
I. What does the passage say?
A. The contrast between the two main characters
1. In life (Luke 16:19-21)
a. Their social status:
* One man was wealthy (Luke 16:19)
* One man was poor (Luke 16:20)
b. Their appearance:
* Rich man (Luke 16:19) he was clothed in purple and fine linen
* Lazarus (Luke 16:20) he was full of sores
c. Their physical condition:
* Rich man (Luke 16:19) he fared sumptuously (lavish) every day
* Lazarus (Luke 16:21) desiring to be fed with the crumbs
2. In Death (Luke 16:22)
a. Their company:
* Rich man was alone
* Lazarus was accompanied by angels and Abraham
b. Their well-being
* Rich man (Luke 16:23) in torments
* Lazarus (Luke 16:26) is comforted
c. Their desires
* Rich man (Luke 16:24,27) all requests were denied-unmet
* Lazarus (Luke 16:25) his desires were fulfilled
B. What is man’s Condition in Hell?
1. He has use of his physical faculties
a. Touch- being in torment (Luke 16:23)
b. Sight- one can see (Luke 16:23)
c. Hearing- can talk and hear (Luke 16:24)
d. Taste- can desire to drink (Luke 16:24)
2. He has use of his mental faculties
a. The person in hell has his mind.
b. The person in hell has his memory.
3. He has no hope.
C. What are people doing in Hell?
1. People in Hell are suffering. (Luke 16:23)
2. People in Hell are crying out. (Luke 16:24)
3. People in Hell are praying. (Luke 16:27)
4. People in Hell are interested in missions. (Luke 16:27)
5. People in Hell are burdened to reach the lost. (Luke 16:28)
II. What does the passage mean?
A. What happens to a person when he dies?
* They go to a place of comfort or suffering.
B. Is there a Hell and is it a real literal place?
* Yes.
C. When does a person go to hell?
* The moment he dies.
D. Is there a place called purgatory?
* No
E. Is there a such thing as soul sleep?
* No
F. Can the dead communicate to the living?
*No
III. How does this passage apply to me?
A. What changes should I make in my belief?
B. What changes should I make in my behavior?
1. When should a person seek to be saved?
* NOW!
2. When should i witness to my lost friends and loved ones?
* NOW!
3. Why should I witness to my friends?
* Because Hell is a real, awful, and permanent place.
4. What is the most effective means to reach the lost?
* The word of God. (Luke 16:29-31)
Notes: Pastor David Peterson
Friends,
I pray that you put your trust and faith in Jesus Christ today. Know that there is a heaven and a hell. We are all sinners, but God loves us, and he sent his only son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for all the sins of all the world. Jesus was buried and rose again on the third day. If you believe that he did that and he, did it for you, you become a child of his forever! There is nothing you can do to lose your salvation. Now if you do continue to live a life of sin, the Lord will chasten you, just like you would do with your children. So how do you go to heaven? BELIEVE in Jesus, that’s it. So put your trust in Jesus today! If this message made sense to you, please send us a message and let us know. We would love to hear from you.