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There is a toxic trio of demonic spirits that consort to abort plans, destroy destinies, and shipwreck faith. But Christians don’t have to live under their thumb. Hell’s Toxic Trio will teach believers how to properly identify these spirits and conquer them. 

Why is it that so many Christians read these as metaphors: "The Whore of Babylon" (Revelation 17:5) "Pluck out your eye" (Matthew 5:29) "Strain a gnat, swallow a camel" (Matthew 23:24) "Salt of the Earth" (Matthew 5:13) "Living Stones" (1 Peter 2:5) "A Thorn in the Flesh" (2 Corinthians 12:7)...

Kevin Leman wants you to know that men are less complicated than you give them credit for. At the core of men, you'll find a sensitive, emotional being that needs to feel loved, respected and needed. The more you understand and are sensitive to the fears, anxieties, and insecurities that make the men in your life behave the way they do, the stronger your relationships will be.

Find answers to all your questions about hell. What does the Bible tell us about hell, and what is speculation, myth, or even plain error? C. S. Lewis imagined hell as a gray, joyless city. The Italian poet, Dante Alighieri, wrote that hell was a series of nine circles. And each one of us...

On November 22, 1963, three great men died within a few hours of each other: C. S. Lewis, John F. Kennedy, and Aldous Huxley. All three believed, in different ways, that death is not the end of human life. Suppose they were right, and suppose they met after death. How might the conversation go? Peter Kreeft imagines their discussion as a part of The Great Conversation that has been going on for centuries. Does human life have meaning? Is it possible to know about life after death? What if one could prove that Jesus was God?

Author Bill Wiese, also known as “the man who went to hell” presents hard facts regarding a topic many avoid today. Expounding on his 23 Minutes in Hell experience, Wiese shares the uncomfortable, but necessary truth about hell and what we all need to know. Subscribe and don’t miss the next episode!

John Wesley was an 18th-century preacher and a cofounder of Methodism. In his stirring sermon “Of Hell”, Wesley dives into the theology of eternal punishment for unbelievers. He focuses on the two primary forms of punishment: that of loss and that of feeling. Wesley preaches with conviction, making it no wonder that his words were an important part of the revivalist movement that reignited the passion of formerly lukewarm Christians.

Sixteen equipping messages by Ray Comfort from the original series Hell's Best Kept Secret.

The eminent French theologian, Fr. F.X. Schouppe, S.J., reviews the basic Catholic doctrines on hell and adds numerous reports, apparitions of the damned and visions of the bottomless pit that make the reality of hell, and the dread of its torments, come alive like no horror movie can. The glimpses of terror, the sinister scenarios and the blood-curdling castigations that he lifts from the depths of the abyss ought to persuade even the most hardened of hearts to reconsider their actions and attitudes.

We are all going to die! Heaven is our ultimate destination. Sadly not all are bound for Glory. Many well intentioned people are of the belief that Heaven and Glory are automatic rewards for living on earth. The author of this book, Father Martin Von Cochem points out the fallacy of such thinking. He pulls no punches stressing the necessity of living our best lives for God. Sufferings on earth are part of the equation, He describes hell in frightening detail for all who think it is a non issue, We have to work to get a Heavenly reward. We get one chance - no do overs once we die. Father Von ...

In a society where hustle is the expectation, busyness is the norm, and constant information is king, we've forgotten the fundamentals that make us human, anchor our lives, and provide meaning. Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author and popular YouTuber, has lived the hustle and...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A former evangelical pastor explains why we can stop worrying about hell and start focusing on love "If you’ve ever struggled with...the idea of eternal conscious torment, Hell Bent is for you.”—Pete Enns There is a black hole at the center of Christian spirituality...

For centuries, many have been taught to believe that the Bible presents a vivid picture of a fiery Hell, where God sadistically torments most of humanity by burning their skin for all eternity. But is this really the picture Scripture paints? Were you raised to view Hell through the lens of the Augustinian-Calvinist tradition, perhaps too intimidated ever to question it? If so, this book is for you. In it, we will challenge the fundamentalist perspective on Hellfire by exploring the original context in which the biblical teachings on Hell were written.

False teachings about heaven, hell, and what happens when we die abound in culture—and even in the church. For more than two decades, S. Michael Houdmann and GotQuestions org have cut through the confusion, answering even the hardest of questions with clarity, grace, and love.

Most people believe that hell is the final state of the condemned following the final judgment. At the same time, many people cannot comprehend why God created hell for the unsaved. Respected church fathers held a variety of views dating back to the early centuries of the church. This book...

Thinking Clearly and Biblically about Eternity, Afterlife, and Death Did you know that the original biblical languages use several words for heaven and hell that mean different things? Did you know that there are different beliefs about how many heavens and hells there are? To make matters still...

Of all the teachings of Christianity, the doctrine of hell is easily the most troubling, so much so that in recent years the church has been quietly tucking it away. Rarely mentioned anymore in the pulpit, it has faded through disuse among evangelicals and been attacked by liberal theologians...

No one ends up in hell simply by committing abstract sins; its our unique character traits, talents, and life experiences that guide us down specific paths—one of the seven capital sins. Each of us is drawn to a particular road based on who we are and where we find ourselves. The signs on these roads read pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, or sloth. The capital sins are deemed capital because they are of primary importance, often giving rise to a multitude of other sins. For instance, pride can lead to boasting and hypocrisy, while envy breeds hatred and discord. The slothful ...

A riveting storyline that includes a sting operation carried out by 20-armed federal agents on the tarmac of a South Florida runway, and the tales of a prisoner living inside America’s maximum security prison, Leavenworth Penitentiary – this autobiography will captivate you from start to finish.

Dive into Letters from Hell, a captivating Christian fantasy novel that echoes the thought-provoking essence of C.S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters. Narrated by Otto, who has met an untimely demise, this work unfolds through his poignant letters detailing the torments and regrets born from a life steeped in self-indulgence. As he reflects on his own fate and that of other lost souls in Hell—a temporary holding place before the final judgment—readers are invited on a journey of discovery and introspection. The narrative is further enriched by a preface from the esteemed George MacDonald. - ...