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I remember the first war
The way the sky burned
The faces of angels destroyed
I saw a third of Heaven’s legion banished
And the creation of Hell
I stood with my brothers and watched Lucifer fall
But now, my brothers aren’t my brothers

Turned away by a
Misrepresentation

Stained glass and white washed tombs
The hearts of those who spoke to you
Were never homes
The God tried, they shun Him

They spoke out of
Prejudice and ritualism

They themselves were lost
Angels fold their wings

Angels fold their wings and weep
Along with us, watching you
Shun Christ’s sacrifice
Shunning sacrifice

Angels fold their wings
And weep along with us
Watching you

Shun
Shun

–Zao, “Ravage Ritual”–

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The denominations that are the most likely to have preachers of eternal punishment in Hell with conviction and urgency, are the independent Baptists (IFB)–Dr. John R. Rice and Sword of the Lord, the Bible Presbyterian Church (BPC)–Dr. Carl McIntire, the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster–Dr. Ian Paisley, the FIRE Churches (independent Reformed), the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC)–J. Gresham Machen and his book Christianity and Liberalism, and the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)–P&R Publishing and a confusing mix of preachers such as R. C. Sproul who rejected a literal Hell, Timothy Keller who downplayed preaching against sin, and Drs. Robert Peterson and John Gerstner who absolutely affirmed the Hell of the Bible.

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Dr. Robert Peterson, Hell On Trial: The Case for Eternal Punishment (P&R, 1995), ch. 9.

Dr. Christopher Morgan, Hell Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents Eternal Punishment (Zondervan, 2004), ch. 9.

Dr. John Gerstner, Repent or Perish: With a Special Reference to the Conservative Attack on Hell (SDG, 1997).

—. “Hell and Heaven.”

Dr. W. G. T. Shedd, The Doctrine of Endless Punishment (Banner of Truth, 1990).

Dr. John R. Rice, Hell: What the Bible Says About It (SLP, 1945).

Dr. John MacArthur, The Wrath of God (Moody Press, 1986).

—. “The Truth About Hell.”

Dr. Millard J. Erickson, Christian Theology, 3rd ed. (Baker, 2013), ch. 58.

Bill Wiese, Hell: Separate Truth from Fiction and Get Your Toughest Questions Answered (Charisma House, 2008).

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If you’re a Baptist, I’d recommend going into the Independent Baptist churches.

If you’re a Presbyterian, I’d recommend looking into the FIRE Churches.

If you’re Wesleyan-holiness: InterChurch Holiness Convention.

If you’re Pentecostal: Church of God (only ones with traditional style evangelists), independent and non-denominational Pentecostal churches.

Allie Beth Stuckey, “What the Hell? The Truth About Kirk Cameron’s Views on Eternal Punishment.” As of the writing, both of them are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

WesleyGospel, “R. C. Sproul Was a False Teacher That Rejected the Biblical Hell.” Also a Hell rejecter with the annihilationist concepts of the metaphorical hell fire of anxiety and separation from God in a depressing cave of darkness–there’s no literal burning alive in a fire that produces smoke for ever and ever; and there’s no worms eating away at the body either. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

REPENT OF


YOUR UNBELIEF


ALL OF YOU


LUKEWARM


FALSE CHRISTIANS!


—

How long halt ye


between two


opinions?


if the Lord be God,


follow him: but if


Baal, then follow him!


–1 Kings 18:21 (KJV)–

Originally from here.

In today’s culture, the concept of the fear of the Lord is often misunderstood, dismissed, or even despised. Many view it as outdated or oppressive, associating it with an angry God who should be avoided. Yet, the fear of the Lord is a foundational biblical doctrine, essential to a proper relationship with God. It’s central to the teachings of Scripture, both in the Old and New Testaments. Proverbs 9:10 says:

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Genuine wisdom starts with a proper understanding of God. It is not merely a fear of punishment but a profound respect for His holiness, power, and authority. Isaiah describes the fear of the Lord as a treasure:

The fear of the Lord is His treasure. (Isaiah 33:6)

And look at this wonderful promise:

The fear of the Lord leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil. (Proverbs 19:23)

In contrast, the world often rejects the thought of fearing God. Modern culture tends to prioritize self-reliance, worldly pleasure, and autonomy, viewing submission to God as restrictive. This is reflected in Romans 3:18, which says:

“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

Without the fear of God, society drifts into moral confusion, arrogance, and rebellion, rejecting the boundaries and wisdom that God has kindly established. Psalm 25:14 states:

The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him,
And He will show them His covenant.

Those who fear the Lord are drawn into a deeper relationship with Him, where He reveals His truth and blesses them with His presence. In the New Testament, the fear of the Lord remains relevant for believers. The apostle Paul writes:

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)

Although the world may despise or ridicule the fear of the Lord, Christians are called to embrace it as a priceless treasure. It is the key to wisdom, the foundation of godly living, and the path to a deeper relationship with the Creator. Let us remember King Solomon’s wise words:

Fear God and keep His commandments,
For this is man’s all. (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

By cultivating a healthy fear of God, we honor Him and receive the blessings of wisdom, guidance, and eternal life in His presence.