Question 31: Is there a difference between the lake of fire and hell?

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Ariel Ministries  Answer:  The term “lake of fire” is found in four passages of Scripture, all of which are in Revelation: The beast and the false prophet are cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 19:20); Satan is thrown into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:10); death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:14); and the lake of fire is called “the second death” (Rev. 21:8). From these four references, one can make four deductions: The lake of fire is the eternal abode of all those who are lost, both angels and men. The …

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Making Biscuits

Dr. Mike Murphy Each Sunday morning, at his small southern church, the pastor would call on one of his deacons to lead the service in an opening prayer.  This Sunday was no different, he called on his oldest deacon, Bruce, as the service began.  Bruce slowly rose, bowed his head, and began to speak.  “Lord, you know how much I hate buttermilk.” On hearing these words, the pastor opened one eye to glance at Bruce, wondering to himself just where all this was going.  And then, with a slow southern drawl, the pastor heard Bruce continue.  “And Lord, you know …

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Reflections From the Psalms Victory in Christ

Reflections From the Psalms Victory in Christ Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer. Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly. (Ps. 6:8-10) The workers of iniquity in the life of the believer are anything that contradicts the Truth of Christ, and contradicts the faith in Him by which we are to live. Here we see a plea that God’s Truth would prevail, and that when it prevails, all …

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Entering His Rest….Anyways

Entering His Rest….Anyways By David A. DePra If we compare the two times that God brought Israel to the point of entry into the Promised Land we will gain a valuable insight into the Truth that these events represent in our Christian walk. The first time God brought Israel to the Promised Land they refused to enter. They sent in spies and concluded that the heathen living in that land were too strong for them. They were in unbelief. Forty years later, God brought them to the land for the second time and again they sent in spies. The heathen …

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