25/06/2023
β’ Sundayβs School study 25/6/2023
ESCAPE HELL FIRE
By Bro. Melkito Olamachi
Table of contents:
1) What is Hell fire?
ο Who was Hell created for?
ο Is the devil incharge of Hell?
ο What is the purpose of Hell fire?
2) What is Escape?
3) How can someone escape Hell fire?
WHAT IS HELL FIRE
οΆ According to Oxford dictionary βthe fire or fires regarded as existing in hell.
οΆ The meaning of HELLFIRE is the eternal fire of hell that tortures sinners.
BIBLICALLY *Hell is the eternal destination for those who do not obey God. The Bible earnestly warns.
"their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death."
οΌ Who was Hell created for?
In Matthew 25:41 the Bible says, "Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.β On the other hand, Matthew 25:33-34 points out that those who choose Christ will βinherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.β The original purpose of hell and its fire was for the ultimate destruction of Satan, sin, and his angels. Only after this cleaning of fire can all the tears be wiped from the eyes of the saved
οΌ Is the devil in charge of hell?
No, the Devil is not in charge of hell, but is actually thrown into the the lake of fire or hell according to Revelation 20:10. Satan is not the one who sends down the hellfire upon the wicked who surround the camp and the beloved city. If the Devil was in charge, he could keep himself out of the lake of fire and its consequences.
οΌ What is the purpose of hell?
Why would God allow for all this destruction to happen? 2 Peter 3:10-14 explains that earth being on fire will melt, but that we should look forward to a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells. The fire purifies the earth and establishes a place of righteousness for the saved to live. Isaiah 65:17 adds, "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.β