Thursday, November 4, 2010

What if there is no hell.

Daniel 12:1 (New International Version)
1 “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

We suppose that Michael is the great Archangel and that those written in the book are those of us who belong to God. There is great comfort in this belief, but is it enough to maintain the life of a Christian?
Daniel 12 2-3 (New International Version)
2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

This scripture, Daniel 12:2-3, speaks, not only of living a life of righteousness, but of leading others to God. This scripture encourages the attainment of wisdom and compassion for the souls of others.
Matthew 25:46 (New International Version)
46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
Revelation 20:14-15 (New International Version)
14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15 Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

Some people, especially people who are outside of the love of God, believe that the only reason people believe in God is a fear of landing in hell. That might be true for some; but, anyone who held this belief would be cheating themselves of the greatest possible joy.
There is great joy available to the believer way before the time of judgment. There is the joy of a relationship with God. There is the joy of time with the Holy Spirit. There is joy in the word.
John 5:28 (New International Version)
28 “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice.

I look forward to a time when I will hear His voice. I look forward to a time of communion with the Holy Spirit.
There is much more for me in this Christian walk than a fear of hell. I pray this joy and fulfillment is part of your life.

May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!

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