Scope of the Gospel - from “HOPE BEYOND HELL” Audio book by Gerry Beauchemin. Do you fear death, the "after life" or an eternity in Hell? Does God send people to Hell forever? Not if the Bible is true. Jesus loses no one to Satan (the devil). Hear the Gospel. It brings true peace about the afterlife, Heaven, and the "lake of fire!" HopeBeyondHell.Net  
George Sarris also narrates the N.I.V. Audio Bible by Zondervan (2011).


HOPE BEYOND HELL 42 Scope of the Gospel

"Let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment (James 3:1)."

"This is a warning that I take very seriously. The greatest challenge I have ever faced in my life was writing a book about Hell. This was crazy. It was scary to say the least. What if I were wrong? Was I putting my eternal destiny at risk by confronting what most Christians believed? If you don't think I was bothered by this, you are gravely mistaken. I went through weeks of anxiety wondering if I was doing the right thing. But something had happened to me....something wonderful... something so great, that I just could not keep it to myself.

The message of God's unfailing love for all humanity was life-transforming for me. It brought me true peace for the first time in my life. All the years of being tormented by the fear of an eternal hell were over. I was at peace... and life was actually good. I sensed a deeper love for God and also for people. It even changed my feelings towards my own brother. (See "My Journey" video at hopebeyondhell.net). Words cannot describe what this awesome revelation of God has done for me. What else could I do but tell my family and close friends about it. It naturally led to organizing my study notes and writing a paper. One thing led to another, and my notes evolved into what has become a book.

Yes, I knew the risk I was taking when I wrote this book. Being brought up in the Church, I was taught about hell since as far back as I can remember. I knew what Christianity believed and taught—all too well. It finally came to a head one day when I poured out my soul to God: "God, please... please... if I am wrong, don't let me publish this book. Take my life first. Don't let me do it. But Lord, I cannot help but share this truth. This is what I believe about you. I believe you are truly a God of infinite love for all people. You care for every single person that ever lived. You sent your son to die for each and every single human being, and it was not in vain. God, I have to do this. I'm compelled to. But if I'm wrong, take me life; don't let me deceive even one person. I would rather die. I just can't live believing this wonderful truth and not tell the whole world about it."

As I was going through this time of indecision, I faced a health issue which made me wonder if God was going to take me up on my prayer. But I didn't dwell on it; if He did, He did. As I continued seeking God about what to do, one day the answer came -- at least I believe it did. I sensed God saying to me:"What I have shown you in the secret place, proclaim it from the housetops." (See Mat. 10:27) Was this God? Was He speaking to me? In light of all I had been through over the last months, I felt it was.

Matthew 10:27 repeatedly resonated in my mind and heart. And it continues doing so! I thank God that I am still here proclaiming this wonderful news. Each new day is another opportunity to do something more to make His Love known. "Hope Beyond Hell" has been read by thousands of people. Oh! if you could only read the emails I get, or listen to the calls I receive. I can't describe the joy I get when someone says, "Thank you Gerry for writing this book. It has changed my life. I love God again, and people like I have never loved them before. Thank you for having the courage to write it." I have received hundreds of similar responses. See "About" on my website to read some.

I take the Apostle's warning above very seriously (James 3:1). I sense a deep responsibility when I write and speak about this message of Hope. I desire, more than anything, to be a person of integrity—to speak God's truth with His blessing and authority. My desire and purpose in living, is to faithfully proclaim the truly GOOD NEWS of the grace of God (Acts 20:24). I long to see many, many lives transformed—lives experiencing the comfort, peace, and joy of knowing our wonderful God in His limitless grace for all. Ultimately, I long for the time when "Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God! 

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