Introduction

• Matthew 13:40-43

Hell

Jesus uses the word “Gehenna.”

• Matthew 23:15 – This word is used twelve times in the New Testament and eleven of those times are by Jesus Himself!
• Matthew 23:33
• “Gehenna” is a transliteration of “Valley of Hinnom,” which was a place to dump refuse and burn it. It was a physical place outside Jerusalem.
• Mark 9:43-48

Hell is a place of horrors!

• Matthew 5:22, 29-30 – Whatever it takes, avoid hell!
• This was repeated three times in the gospels, so we need to pay attention.
• Matthew 8:11
• If we end up in hell, it is too late to change. There is no hope.
• Luke 12:4-5

Heaven

We’ll enjoy the presence of God!

• Hebrews 9:24
• Matthew 25:34, 41, 46
• I John 3:1-3
• I Thessalonians 4:17

We’ll have fellowship with other saints.

• I Thessalonians 4:15-17
• Revelation 6:9-11 – They could remember their previous life.

There’ll be no more trouble.

• Hebrews 4:8-11 – God’s people have a rest in store.
• Matthew 5:11-12
• Philippians 3:20-21
• I Corinthians 15:51
• Romans 8:31

Conclusion

• John 5:28-29