Don’t Ask: Why would a loving God send people to Hell?

Questions for Small Group Discussion and/or Personal Reflection

“Why would a loving God send people to Hell?”

– Was your view of hell challenged or reinforced after hearing this sermon? If so, how?

– What do you think about this sermon point: “Ultimately the physical characteristics of hell don’t matter when compared to the theological significance of hell. What matters is understanding that Hell is Separation from God.” Agree? Disagree? Have a different perspective?

– What is your reaction to the things that Jesus said about Hell? (Matt 10:28, Matt 5:29-30, Matthew 25:31-46)

– How do you respond to the GK Chesterton quote “Hell is God’s great compliment to the reality of human freedom and the dignity of human choice.”?

– In what specific ways can the reality of hell drive us to be more: Attentive to mission, Authentic in Prayer, Attentive to Relationship? What do these things mean to you?

– What questions do you have for God about the existence of Hell?