The damnation of hell
His guilt is now also before his face. He knows the punishment he has deserved, were it only on account of his carnal mind, the entire, universal corruption of his nature. How much more, on account of all his evil desires and thoughts, of all his sinful words and actions. He cannot doubt for a moment that the least of these deserves the damnation of hell, the worm that does not die, and the fire that never shall be quenched (Mark 9:48). Above all, the guilt of not believing in the name of the only begotten Son of God lies heavy upon him. How, he says, shall I escape, I who neglect so great a salvation (Hebrews 2:3). Whoever does not believe is condemned already (John 3:18), and the wrath of God abides on him (John 3:36).
1771 text
5. His guilt is now also before his face: he knows the punishment he has deserved, were it only on account of his carnal mind, the entire, universal corruption of his nature: how much more, on account of all his evil desires and thoughts, of all his sinful words and actions? He cannot doubt for a moment, but the least of these deserves the damnation of hell; the worm that dieth not, and the fire that never shall be quenched. Above all, the guilt of not believing on the name of the only begotten Son of God, lies heavy upon him. How saith he, shall I escape, who neglect so great salvation! He that believeth not, is condemned already, and the wrath of God abideth on him.
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Sermon 21 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:1-4.
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