The doctrine of a Bible hell and the future punishment of the unrepentant sinner is being attacked as never before. Some teach a second probation or a second chance while others teach that there is no sin, consequently no punishment for sin, hence no hell. The absence of preaching on hell in the average pulpit is a result of many being deceived by modern philosophy. The cry of the atheist, the skeptic, the agnostic and the unbeliever against this doctrine is having its effect, and many are slow to believe in the doctrine of a Bible hell at all.

"If hell is in the Bible, why do not the preachers warn their people?" "If men and women are to be punished for their sins, and lost forever, why not cry aloud and spare not?" These and like expressions are heard everywhere. The silence of the pulpit and the constant agitation against the doctrine add to the confusion and doubt of many.

But, my friend, remember that hell is still in the Bible, and the numerous warnings to escape this fearful doom are there also. Not a single word has been effaced concerning this subject. With all the attacks, perversions, and comfortable teaching concerning it, with all the strange silence of the preachers, the Bible plainly and unequivocally says, "But the fearful [cowards], unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death" (Rev. 21:8).

But please remember that no man need go to hell. Ample and infinite provision has been made for his deliverance, and only the continued unbelief of any one will land him in hell. If you fight against God and His Word; if you will not accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord; if you persist in rebellion, willful neglect, stubborness, unbelief, and refusal of God and the Bible, then remember, you willfully send yourself to hell. God is not to blame. He is doing all He can do through many agencies to keep you out of hell.

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