We are often so blinded by the temporary things of this life that we fail to stop and reflect on eternal realities—like heaven and hell. When it comes to the topic of hell, many people get uncomfortable, as if the idea of eternal judgment is somehow inconsistent with the love of God. However, as David Platt points out in this message, Jesus spoke more on hell than any other person recorded in Scripture. God’s Word clearly teaches that hell is a reality and that it is consistent with God’s holiness, justice, and goodness. However, based on what Christ has accomplished through his life, death, and resurrection, we can escape the judgment we deserve. Heaven is also a reality, and those who trust in Christ can look forward to an eternal new creation in which we enjoy God forever in resurrected bodies that are free from sin and suffering.
David Platt serves as a Lead Pastor for McLean Bible Church. He is also the Founder of Radical, an organization that makes Jesus known among the nations.
David received his B.A. from the University of Georgia and M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Some of his published works include Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, Counter Culture, Something Needs to Change, Don’t Hold Back, and How to Read the Bible.
He lives in the Washington, D.C. metro area with his wife and children.
