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How could a loving God send people to hell? Will people have a chance after they die to believe in Jesus and go to heaven?
With a humble respect for God's Word, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle address the deepest questions you have about eternal destiny. They've asked the same questions. Like you, sometimes they just don't want to believe in hell. But as they write, "We cannot afford to be wrong on this issue."
This is not a book about who is saying what. It's a book about what God says. It's not a book about impersonal theological issues. It's a book about people who God loves. It's not a book about arguments, doctrine, or being right. It's a book about the character of God.
Erasing Hell will immerse you in the truth of Scripture as, together with the authors, you find not only the truth but the courage to live it out.
A pastor and church planter based in San Francisco, Francis Chan speaks to tens of thousands of people around the world every year. Known for his passionate, biblical style, Chan is on the board of World Impact and is the author of Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, and Crazy Love, which has sold nearly two million copies.
Download PDF Erasing Hell What God Said about Eternity and the Things We've Made Up edition by Francis Chan Preston Sprinkle Religion Spirituality eBooks
"What really matters in life is not what we believe but the truth. We may believe that the Earth is flat or that the Sun revolves around the Earth, but what counts is reality. The Bible is replete with obscure, incomprehensible passages, especially in the writings of Paul, that can be twisted to support almost any argument. If one tries to distort or twist some of these passages to support the absurd, then analysis must be made to see if the argument runs counter to the overwhelming treatment of the matter in Scripture as well as common sense. This is what the authors have done in "Erasing Hell" for which they are to be commended.
A truly absurd doctrine is universalism or universal reconciliation which teaches that there is no Hell or if it does exist, it will end at some time. If this doctrine were true, one might ask why Jesus is called the "Savior". What exactly was He saving us from if not Hell of which He gives at least fifteen forceful warnings about "everlasting fire". Why did He spend the last three years of His life seeking to save souls and endure a horrific Passion and Death? Why did He tell us that "many will be called, but few will be chosen"?
Another absurd doctrine is the teaching that after death a soul may have a "second chance". No where in Scripture is this taught, but the opposite. Jesus relates numerous parables telling us to remain alert to sudden death and the consequences if we are not. Mortal life is clearly a training period in which we must prove our worth for "everlasting life".
"Erasing Hell" is a welcome antidote for current preaching of only half of the Gospel-the part that is not controversial and everyone likes-God's love for all no matter what they do. No mention of the other part of the Gospel-God's infinite justice and the 10 commandments."
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Erasing Hell What God Said about Eternity and the Things We've Made Up edition by Francis Chan Preston Sprinkle Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews :
Erasing Hell What God Said about Eternity and the Things We've Made Up edition by Francis Chan Preston Sprinkle Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
- What really matters in life is not what we believe but the truth. We may believe that the Earth is flat or that the Sun revolves around the Earth, but what counts is reality. The Bible is replete with obscure, incomprehensible passages, especially in the writings of Paul, that can be twisted to support almost any argument. If one tries to distort or twist some of these passages to support the absurd, then analysis must be made to see if the argument runs counter to the overwhelming treatment of the matter in Scripture as well as common sense. This is what the authors have done in "Erasing Hell" for which they are to be commended.
A truly absurd doctrine is universalism or universal reconciliation which teaches that there is no Hell or if it does exist, it will end at some time. If this doctrine were true, one might ask why Jesus is called the "Savior". What exactly was He saving us from if not Hell of which He gives at least fifteen forceful warnings about "everlasting fire". Why did He spend the last three years of His life seeking to save souls and endure a horrific Passion and Death? Why did He tell us that "many will be called, but few will be chosen"?
Another absurd doctrine is the teaching that after death a soul may have a "second chance". No where in Scripture is this taught, but the opposite. Jesus relates numerous parables telling us to remain alert to sudden death and the consequences if we are not. Mortal life is clearly a training period in which we must prove our worth for "everlasting life".
"Erasing Hell" is a welcome antidote for current preaching of only half of the Gospel-the part that is not controversial and everyone likes-God's love for all no matter what they do. No mention of the other part of the Gospel-God's infinite justice and the 10 commandments. - I have been considering Evangelical universalism, and this book helped me see that although it would be nice to believe that everyone ends up in heaven, there are too many logical problems with that view. It's based on a sentimentality that seeks to fit God into our mold. This book, on the other hand, helps me wrestle to let God be God, recognize that His thoughts are infinitely higher than mine, and what seems like divine unfairness, is really God being His unfathomable self.
- Overall, it's a good read and it is over a topic that Christianity as a whole is certainly losing. In particular this book seems to offer counter-points to Rob Bell's "Love-Wins." Regardless, considering that this life is immensely brief when compared to eternity, and as Christians who believe you will either spend eternity in heaven or hell, we really don't spend a lot of time discussing either. This book helps give the courage to answer truthfully and honestly when confronted with the tough questions about hell. For example "I am not a Christian, but I am a good person. Does that mean I'm going to hell?"
However, all that being said, the book is kind of repetitive in nature. In essence I began to feel as though the authors were beating a dead horse. To Christians who may be a little more mature in their faith, this book doesn't really seem to express any new ideas that a stout believer is not already aware of, has addressed, and/or applies these lessons into their daily life.
In essence, I would recommend this book to a newer group of believers who may still not fully understand the concepts of heaven and hell. Believers whom are still disillusioned by the myths and half truths that the world (and even some Christian churches) can spew out about hell. Or, this could also be a good read for any of the "Universalist" Christians out there who hold to the doctrine that "all will be saved one day, and no one really goes to hell."
But again, overall a good read and worth picking up. - Like most people I have believed in Hell since becoming a Christian, but because of the severity of the topic I honestly never gave it much thought. Well God got my attention, and directed my heart to search his word. I came across this book and read the whole thing in nearly a day. I couldn't put it down because it was spiritually challenging me to humble myself before God. I truly recommend that everyone read this book. Especially Christians. Hell is not some doctrine but the destiny of people we know and love and pass everyday. Read this book and be changed!
- My openion is probably skewed by the fact that I had just read Heaven by Alcorn, which was a mind blowing book. This book lacked substance. The author refers to a multitude of other writers. The notes at the end of each chapter were longer than the text. I wanted information that I didn’t already know.
- Everyone should read this book, but especially those who identify with Christ. You might be surprised at what you find straight from the Word of God and taken in context.
Thank you, Francis Chan, for walking us through the evidence of God's Word on Hell from the world in which Jesus lived. Thank you for being honest about your feelings, too. Blessings! - This was a hard book to read, particularly because my sentiments echo Francis's. I don't LIKE the idea of hell. It's uncomfortable and in jangles harshly with the loving God that I know. However, this was a very important book to read, alongside with opening my bible and reading again those words about hell - words that Jesus said. To cut out and refuse those words might seem like a good thing ... at first. But the truth, no matter how hard and how mysterious it is, is what we are after here. Thank you Francis & Preston for taking this on and putting it out there for us all to consider and search our own hearts. Reading this helped me to stop drifting in platitudes and start loving in truth.
- Great read, quick and easy. The author does a great job walking through Biblical teachings on Hell. Chan speaks as both a believer and academic. I enjoyed the format of the book, assertion - explanation - reference. This is an appropriate/applicable text for both the theology student and devout believer. I strongly recommend purchasing.
