There’s a movement among Christians today towards what’s called Christian Universalism. It’s a belief that everybody ultimately will be saved—there will be no Hell, or at some point Hell will be depopulated and everyone will live forever with Christ in Heaven.

I think sincerity certainly does count for something. But I also believe it counts for less than we think it does. There are sincere people, for instance, who don’t believe that Jesus is the only way to Heaven.

In this audio Q&A, Randy answers the question "What are the different words used in the Bible for Hell?"

In this audio Q&A, Randy answers the question "Isn't Hell a disproportionate punishment for our sins?"

In this audio Q&A, Randy answers the question "Why is Hell important?" 

Randy Alcorn addresses how the existence of Hell does not take away the joy of Heaven. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16 and what we can learn from it. Was this a parable the Jesus made up or is it a narrative account of actual events? This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the sadness and consequences of considering Hell to be a place of fun and excitement. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

A friend has asked me this question: How is it that someone who lives a good and moral life will go to Hell while another person who has lived a very sinful life, but repents at the last moment, will go to Heaven? Can you help me know how to explain the answer?