Originally Posted by mustardseed

I agree with you, Preaching Truth, about the subject of hell being seldom brought up by pastors and preachers, but that doesn't make them 'liars and deceivers', no, not up to that extent.

There are a few reasons for this. Maybe for one thing, they think people already know, or it kind of turns people off when they hear this topic being brought up. On the other hand, they DO preach the doctrine of salvation, that is getting eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Personally, I think heaven is more than just an escape from hell. Hell is dreadful, but we should reach out to souls for Jesus not just to prevent them from burning in hell, but that they may know Him and enjoy an abundant life in this world as well.

But yes, I agree with you, the subject of hell needs to be brought up more. Yet it should be done so with wisdom and tact.