Sadly, many churches no longer speak of hell as a reality. Less sermons are preached so as not to offend and cause people to be uncomfortable. The sinner can sit quite comfortably while remaining in his or her sins.
In this present generation, when we see mayhem and destruction on every side, we might describe it as hellish. Nonetheless, nothing can compare to hell. Hell is a real place.
Also, we hear less of the blood of Christ that saves us from such damnation and separation from Christ. Why talk about a violent, brutal death? It's cruel and inhuman, some may say, besides we live in a modern world. A modern world where sin is not sin, evil is called good and God's truth is tossed into the street (Isaiah 59:14).
The blood of Christ is not just applied to salvation to keep us from hell, but brings us into a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Through the blood of Jesus we have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:13).
There is a bloodless gospel being preach across this nation where the cross is put aside for soft, easy messages that cater to our present culture. But only through the blood we have the forgiveness of sins. Ephesians 1:7 says, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."
What many people hunger is a love that will forgive their sins - not give them a pillow for their guilt and soothing words. And they want the truth of how it's possible to experience such love and freedom.
Beloved, we must tell them the truth. Only through the blood of God's Son are we forgiven. And this is the blood drenched gospel that will change hearts and lives.
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