Sermon Outline:

Big Idea: Hell is a real and eternal place of punishment, demonstrating the seriousness of sin and the necessity of God's justice.

1. The Existence of Hell
2. The Seriousness of Sin
3. God’s Justice

Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:

1. What does Matthew 25:31-46 reveal about how Jesus views acts of kindness and care for others?
2. How does the concept of Sheol in the Old Testament compare to the New Testament descriptions of Hades, Tartarus, and Gehenna?
3. What message does Jesus convey about sin and its consequences in Matthew 5:29-30, and why does he use hyperbolic language?
4. How did the sermon explain the link between God’s justice and the necessity of hell?
5. What role does repentance and belief in Christ play in offering hope against the reality of hell, as discussed in the sermon?
6. How does the imagery used in Revelation 20:14-15 emphasize the finality and seriousness of God’s judgment?
7. What assurance does the sermon give to those who are “in Christ” regarding eternal life and freedom from condemnation?