The Parable of the Net
Hell. Hell is not a fun subject. For some Christians, the concept of hell has become an embarrassment. Non-Christians may ask, “You mean that God actually puts people in hell because they aren’t Christian?” Unfortunately, many Christians answer this question in the affirmative. But, that’s not why people go to hell. So, why do people go to hell? How can a God who is love send people to hell? How can Christians say that Jesus is the only way to avoid hell when there are so many different religions? These are all very good questions, and nobody should be ashamed to ask them. Hell is a difficult subject, but it is also a scriptural reality.
In the parable of the net (Matthew 13:47-50), Jesus tells us about a separation. Just as fishermen separate the good fish from the bad fish, so God’s angels will separate the wicked from the righteous. What makes one a good fish? Come and join us in worship on Sunday at 11:00 AM as we explore these questions using the full counsel of scripture.