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Is Hell Real? (Part 1)

Pastor John's Life Change Moments

Release Date: 06/20/2024

Are Angels Real or Imaginary? show art Are Angels Real or Imaginary?

Pastor John's Life Change Moments

**Are Angels Real or Imaginary? Unveiling the Divine Messengers** Join us in this captivating episode as we delve deep into one of humanity’s most enduring questions: **Are angels real or just figments of our imagination?** We begin by exploring the true definition of an angel—as a messenger—and uncover the profound biblical evidence supporting their existence. With the word "angel" mentioned over **592 times in the Bible**, we trace their origins from Genesis 16:7, where angels interact with Hagar, to their pivotal roles throughout scripture. Discover the nature of angels as spiritual...

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Does God Predestine People for Heaven and Hell by Election? show art Does God Predestine People for Heaven and Hell by Election?

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Nothing upsets more people than the Doctrine of Election and the Doctrine of Predestination. On today’s podcast, we will take a deep dive into these doctrines.   Election looks back in time and refers to God’s choosing certain people that He deemed to be His children before the formation of the world, “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him” (Ephesians 1:4).   Predestination looks forward in time to the destiny He has planned for those whom He has chosen, “who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of...

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In this episode, we explore HOW TO LIVE WHEN WE HAVE REGRETS. Music often reflects our emotions, and regret is a common theme in many classic songs like Frank Sinatra's "My Way," Taylor Swift's "Back to December," and Adele's "Hello." But what does regret really mean? Regret is a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. The Bible addresses regret, highlighting the importance of repentance and turning toward God. The Apostle Paul wrote, "For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to...

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Is Hell Real And Why Does It Matter (Part 4 of 4 - Final Installment) show art Is Hell Real And Why Does It Matter (Part 4 of 4 - Final Installment)

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Today's Topics Learn more about the two eternities of Heaven and Hell.  Learn the one thing everyone CAN agree on. Learn about transformed bodies in Heaven. Learn more about what Hell is like for unbelievers. Learn if God cares either way if someone goes to Hell. Learn how someone can escape hell. Learn if someone can save himself or herself. Helping Others If you would like to help more people learn more about the consequences of denying Jesus Christ, through the saving grace of God's word by radio, television, social media, and the internet, because we have to pay to broadcast our...

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Is Hell Real and Why Does It Matter? (Part 3) show art Is Hell Real and Why Does It Matter? (Part 3)

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Exploring One of the Most Unpopular Truths In this episode, we tackle one of the most controversial and challenging questions: "Is Hell real?" Join us as we delve into the significance of this question and why it matters to everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Why Should We Be Concerned? It's a common question: If God is so good, why would He send anyone to Hell? This episode explores this dilemma and addresses the misconception that all paths lead to the same destination. We discuss the stark reality that while physical death is inevitable for all of us, the uncertainty of when it will...

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Is Hell Real (Part 2) show art Is Hell Real (Part 2)

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Why should we be concerned either way if Hell is real or not? The topic of hell is dead serious and must be settled for everyone because the knowledge of hell has eternal consequences. One Thing Everyone Agrees On Regardless of political party or religion affiliation, no one escapes dying. Whether someone believes in a real hell or not, we are all still going to die. The thing that we DON’T know, is WHEN we are going to die. Why Is There Hell? If God is such a good God, why would He create Hell? First we must acknowledge the inseparable link between God's justice and God’s love. Hell...

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Is Hell Real? (Part 1) show art Is Hell Real? (Part 1)

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Is Hell Real and Does It Really Matter One Way or the Other?   Learn about the major pathway to Hell in today’s podcast message.   According to the Pew Research Center, belief in Hell remains significant among U.S. adults. Approximately 61% of Americans say they believe in hell. Belief in Hell is more prevalent among certain religious groups. For example, 82% of evangelical Protestants and members of historically Black Protestant churches affirm their belief in hell. Catholics and mainline Protestants also show a majority believing in Hell, though to a somewhat lesser extent. Only...

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Fatherly Influence - What It Is and Why It Matters - Part 2 of 2 show art Fatherly Influence - What It Is and Why It Matters - Part 2 of 2

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Happy Father's Day Week! In my last message, I spoke on step 1 to Fatherly Influence, recognizing the single authority from which we must all draw in order to gain wisdom and discernment. That authority is found in the inerrant word of God, the Holy Bible. And we learned where to specifically start in the Bible for understanding how to become a father that honors God THE Father. We learned that the word of God is revealed to Christians in 3 ways: through revelation, through inspiration, and through illumination. If you missed Part 1, you can . Illumination is given to all...

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Fatherly Influence: What It Is and Why It Matters (Part 1) show art Fatherly Influence: What It Is and Why It Matters (Part 1)

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Happy Father’s Day Fatherly Influence … what it is and why it matters. On today’s podcast, learn about recent perceptions of fatherhood and how those perceptions have impacted the current generation, the statistics that speak to the importance of the father, and the characteristics of what comprises a real father.  I know that for some of you, the word “Father” brings about very negative connotations and bad memories. You may have been abused physically or sexually by a father or stepfather. Or maybe you had an absentee father who was never around, or if he was around, he was...

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What is the Human Spirit vs Holy Spirit vs Demonic Spirit? show art What is the Human Spirit vs Holy Spirit vs Demonic Spirit?

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Three Distinct Spirits There are three spirits that the Bible talks about: the Holy Spirit (also known as the Spirit of God), the Human Spirit, and Demonic Spirits. The Holy Spirit that GIVES people the POWER to be able to become transformed into the likeness of Christ. Demonic Spirits are the fallen angels that went along with Satan’s revolt against God (Isaiah 14:12-15) and have at least 8 characteristics: demonic spirits are liars, accusers, deceivers, haters, intimidators, fear mongers, oppressors, and they can come in the form of disguisers. The Human Spirit comprises our intellect,...

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Is Hell Real and Does It Really Matter One Way or the Other?
 
Learn about the major pathway to Hell in today’s podcast message.
 
According to the Pew Research Center, belief in Hell remains significant among U.S. adults. Approximately 61% of Americans say they believe in hell. Belief in Hell is more prevalent among certain religious groups. For example, 82% of evangelical Protestants and members of historically Black Protestant churches affirm their belief in hell. Catholics and mainline Protestants also show a majority believing in Hell, though to a somewhat lesser extent. Only about a third of Jews and even fewer Buddhists, Hindus, and religious "nones" (this group classified themselves as unaffiliated with any religion) believe in Hell.
 
What Did Jesus Say?
 
Jesus said more about Hell than He did about Heaven in the Bible. “And if your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life crippled, than having your two hands, to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame, than having your two feet, to be cast into hell, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. And if your eye causes you to stumble, cast it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes, to be cast into hell, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched” (Mark 9:43-48 NASB).
 
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Is There Any Good News?
 
What is God waiting for? Why hasn't Jesus already returned to earth for the Second Coming? The answer is that God does not desire anyone to perish but wishes for everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 (NASB) says, “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.”
 
Helping Others
 
If you would like to help more people learn about the fatality of the denial of Jesus Christ, the significance of heaven and hell, and the saving grace of God's word through radio, television, social media, and the internet, please make a donation by clicking here.
 
Your giving will help us fulfill the command of Jesus for all Christians as found in Matthew 28:19 (NASB) - "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit..."


 
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No Second Chance After Someone Dies

 
There is no second chance to accept Christ if someone dies before accepting Christ.
  • If you are not a Christians and you feel a stirring in your heart, it may be that God is drawing you to accept His Son as your Lord and Savior.
  • The decision to accept Him must be made now as none of us know when we will draw our last breath on earth.
  • Pray and invite Christ into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins.
  • It’s the most significant decision that one can make and determines where you are going to spend eternity, either in heaven or in hell.
  • Only God can save you. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.”
Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.


 
 
Blessings to you and your loved ones,
 
Pastor John Haggard