The Gates of Hell

Too often the church feels oppressed & depressed by what's happening in the world. We feel like we're under siege by hell itself. In Matthew 16 Jesus' imagery is very different. Jesus understands the church as being on the offensive against the gates of hell, out to rescue the people trying to get in.

The Flames of Heaven

In both testaments, the Bible says, "Without holiness, no one will see the Lord." How do we get to that point? How do we live a Christianity that's more than just a ticket to eternity?

How to Go to Hell

If Jesus's references to hell are more than just metaphorical, what can we make of it? How can we keep people from going there?

How to Go to Heaven

What does the Bible say about going to heaven? Assuming one wanted to go, how would one get there?