Greg Laurie: A New Beginning A Hell of a Message | Choosing Heaven
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Jan 12, 2026 A frank look at heaven and hell and why the choices we make matter. A close reading of Jesus' story about the rich man and Lazarus. A discussion of suffering, free will, and the permanence of the afterlife. Clear steps offered for choosing the narrow path and inviting faith into life.
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Hell Is A Central Biblical Theme
- Jesus spoke about hell more than other Bible figures, so the topic matters deeply.
- Luke 16's rich man and Lazarus scene gives a vivid behind-the-scenes view of the afterlife.
Hell Involves Conscious Suffering
- The rich man in Luke 16 experiences conscious torment, showing suffering is real after death.
- Scripture describes a progression from Hades to the Lake of Fire after final judgment.
Hell Is The Result Of Choice
- God does not arbitrarily send people to hell; people choose separation from Him.
- C.S. Lewis: all in hell choose it, making hell the result of self-choice.
