Chapell on Hell, Part 2

"If we are afraid that talk of hell will 'turn off' people interested in the gospel, then we need to reconsider the message of the one who made that gospel available. Jesus, who was more concerned with building the Kingdom than any other person who ever walked the earth, preached more about hell than any other person in the Bible. Why? Because, as harsh as it sounds, we need to be reminded of the realities of hell. We need these realities branded on our hearts and burning in our consciences, or inevitably we will become preoccupied with personal peace and prosperity while those we know and love are floundering on the brink of God's eternal wrath. Hell, rightly understood and rightly talked about, builds the Kingdom of God. May our Lord grant us the courage to speak this difficult truth with love to those who need to hear it, and may he work through even our weakest efforts to bring many souls to the knowledge of his saving love-and away from the brink of hell."-Bryan Chapell, The Wonder of It All