{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Houston's First Baptist Church","title":"Who's Who In Hell","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1808,"description":"In this sermon the pastor announces a new, intensive Bible study program and highlights upcoming messages, including a promised “Ten Ways to be Saved.” He then turns to the night’s topic, “Who’s Who in Hell,” using the popular “Who’s Who in America” as a contrast to a biblical “blue book of infamy.” He affirms the reality of hell, citing personal seminary training, historic denominational belief, scriptural precedent, and common sense. He argues that hell is essentially eternal separation from God, a state where every earthly desire is magnified but never satisfied, and where there is no escape, second chances, or relief.\n\nThe preacher proceeds to list the kinds of people he believes will occupy hell: the self‑righteous rich, the unrepentant sinner, the false‑hearted preacher, the fallen angels, and the devil with his false prophets. He explains that the criterion is not merely isolated sins but a life wholly opposed to Christ—unbelief, persistent fear of social opinion, and an overall pattern of rejecting God’s grace. He concludes with a warning that those who remain in such rebellion will face the “second death” described in Revelation, urging listeners to choose salvation through Jesus Christ before it is too late.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o5yzRQYlXr9ParDz0W15WXJmDEyj_QNDo8tzYNqSRoc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wN2Ew/Yjg4MTI1YTdmNDVi/Mjc2NWZiNDkwYTBi/OTU4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}