Hell Explained: What the Bible Actually Says (And Why Christians Don’t Agree) [So what about…?, part 5]

Hell Explained: What the Bible Actually Says (And Why Christians Don’t Agree) [So what about…?, part 5]

Explore what the Bible actually says about hell, examine the three main Christian views, and wrestle with how each one shapes our understanding of God, justice, and the ultimate victory of Jesus. Main Ideas: A belief that can’t hold up to honest questions… isn’t worth holding onto. What you believe about hell shapes how you see God… and how you live your life. Whatever hell is, it has to be consistent with who Jesus is. Eternity isn’t just a destination to figure out… it’s a Person to trust today. Invitation: Step 1. Write down what you currently believe about hell. Step 2. Ask yourself: Why do I believe this? Did I choose it… or did I inherit it? Does it actually reflect the Jesus I see in the Gospels? Step 3. Talk about it with someone you trust. —- 📜 |TRANSCRIPT → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-05-17.pdf [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-05-17.pdf] ✍️  | 5 DAY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE → https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem [https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem] 🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather] | 4:30pm on Sundays. 👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/] 🤝 | DONATE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/] #bible #biblestudy #christianity #christian #church #followingjesus #god #religion #questions #jesus #christ #jesuschrist #heLL

Heaven Isn’t What You Think (It’s Better Than You Imagined) [So what about…?, part 4]

Heaven isn’t about escaping earth. It’s about God restoring everything and inviting you into a forever relationship with Him through Jesus. Main Ideas: When we realize we aren’t going to live forever, we start asking deeper questions. We don’t actually want the version of heaven we’ve been given. Heaven isn’t what most of us think… It’s better. At its core, heaven isn’t about location… it’s about relationship. Jesus is where heaven and earth collide. Heaven isn’t you becoming less human. It’s you becoming fully alive. We are beginning relationships that will last forever. You don’t earn heaven. You’re invited into it… Through Jesus. Eternal life doesn’t start when you die. It starts when you say yes to Jesus. Heaven isn’t about going somewhere… It’s about being with Someone, starting now. Invitation: Live like your future is already secure. Face one fear. Invest in one relationship. Take one step toward Jesus. —- 📜 |TRANSCRIPT → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-05-03.pdf [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-05-03.pdf] ✍️  | 5 DAY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE → https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem [https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem] 🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather] | 4:30pm on Sundays. 👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/] 🤝 | DONATE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/] #bible #biblestudy #christianity #christian #church #followingjesus #god #religion #questions #jesus #christ #jesuschrist #heaven

Can You Trust the Bible? [So what about…?, part 3]

Some of the biggest doubts about the Bible can be answered when we explore what the Bible actually is. Main Ideas: What if your view of the Bible… isn’t actually based on what it is? What if the problem isn’t the Bible… but how we’ve been reading it? If you misunderstand what the Bible is… you will misunderstand what it says. The Bible is brutally honest about humanity. And humanity is often brutal. Understanding the Bible isn’t about picking what you like… it’s about understanding what actually applies. The Bible is accurate in what its authors intended to communicate to the people they were writing to. The Bible isn’t the starting point of faith. Jesus is. If you don’t know what to do with the Bible… start with Jesus. Invitation: Read the Book of John As you read, watch for one word: Believe. Ask yourself: “If this is true, what would it actually mean for me?” —- 📜 |TRANSCRIPT → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-04-26.pdf [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-04-26.pdf] ✍️  | 5 DAY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE → https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem [https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem] 🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather] | 4:30pm on Sundays. 👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/] 🤝 | DONATE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/] #bible #biblestudy #christianity #christian #church #followingjesus #god #religion #questions #jesus #christ #jesuschrist

So What About… Jesus? [So what about…?, part 2]

What if your version of Jesus is wrong, and discovering who He really is could change everything about your life? Main Ideas: You can be completely wrong about Jesus… and still think you’re following Him. A Jesus who always agrees with you… isn’t the real Jesus. Many of us are following a version of Jesus we’ve never actually examined. If you want to know what God is like… Look at Jesus. Jesus didn’t just teach about God. He shows us what God is like in flesh and blood. Jesus is too big to be just part of your life… He’s the source of it and the reason for it. Jesus didn’t come to make your life slightly better. He came to bring you back to God. A safe Jesus will never change your life. We don’t get to redefine Jesus. We only get to respond to Him If Jesus really is who He says He is, then He’s not just someone to admire…He’s someone to follow. Invitation: Examine your version of Jesus Replace your version with the real Jesus Decide who you will follow. —- 📜 |TRANSCRIPT → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-04-19.pdf [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-04-19.pdf] ✍️  | 5 DAY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE → https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem [https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem] 🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather] | 4:30pm on Sundays. 👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/] 🤝 | DONATE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/] #bible #biblestudy #christianity #christian #church #followingjesus #god #religion #questions #jesus #christ #jesuschrist

Why Do You Believe What You Believe? [So what about…?, part 1]

Examining your beliefs can transform your faith, deepen your relationship with Jesus, and help you live a life that actually works. Main Ideas: Most of our beliefs weren’t chosen… they were inherited. Our beliefs shape our lives. A faith you never question… is a faith that never grows. Barrier #1: I don’t think I’m allowed to ask that. Questions aren’t a threat to faith… They are the starting point. Barrier #2: I’m afraid of what I might find. A faith that avoids hard questions doesn’t become stronger… It becomes more fragile. Barrier #3 I Already Know What I Believe. The moment you think you’ve arrived… is usually the moment you stop growing. When you come across a belief, ask three things: Why do I believe this? Is this actually true? What kind of life is this producing? If a belief makes you more like Jesus… hold onto it. If it makes you less like Jesus… question it. Invitation: Notice: Pay attention to a strong reaction you have Trace it: Ask “What belief is underneath this?” Question it: “Why do I believe this?” “Is this actually true?” “Does this look like Jesus?” —- 📜 |TRANSCRIPT → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-04-12.pdf [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2026-04-12.pdf] ✍️  | 5 DAY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE → https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem [https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem] 🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather] | 4:30pm on Sundays. 👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/] 🤝 | DONATE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/ [https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/] #bible #biblestudy #christianity #christian #church #followingjesus #god #religion #questions #jesus #christ #jesuschrist