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Mar 20, 2023 · The different terms used in the Bible for heaven and hell—sheol, hades, gehenna, the lake of fire, paradise, and Abraham’s bosom—are the subject of much debate and can be confusing. The word paradise is used as a synonym for heaven (2 Corinthians 12:3–4; Revelation 2:7).
- What does the Bible say about hell? | GotQuestions.org
According to the Bible, hell is real (Mark 9:43), it is...
- What does the Bible say about hell? | GotQuestions.org
- The devil’s headquarters are in hell. The devil is not in hell now. Hell, or the lake of fire (also referred to as the second death), will receive its first occupants at the end of our Lord Jesus’ millennial reign (Revelation 20:7–10).
- Hell is reserved solely for the worst of evildoers such as cruel dictators and serial killers. While there are likely degrees of eternal punishment (Luke 12:47–49), all who refuse God’s mercy must endure His wrath (John 3:18).
- A loving God would not send people to hell. If, by “love,” one is thinking of an indulgent, enabling, misguided sort of sentimental affection, then there would be no eternal punishment.
- A just God would not send people to hell. Of all the arguments against hell, this may be the weakest. Where else would a just God send rebels who stubbornly and steadfastly refused to repent of their evil?
- Key Facts About Eternity
- Key Passages About Hell
- Erroneous Views of Hell
- Objections to The Biblical View of Hell
- Biblical Terms Describing Where The Dead Are
- Conclusion
(1) Everyone will exist eternally either in heaven or hell (Daniel 12:2,3; Matthew 25:46; John 5:28; Revelation 20:14,15). (2) Everyone has only one life in which to determine their destiny (Hebrews 9:27). (3) Heaven or hell is determined by whether a person believes (puts their trust) in Christ alone to save them (John 3:16, 36, etc.).
(1) Hell was designed originally for Satan and his demons (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10). (2) Hell will also punish the sin of those who reject Christ (Matthew 13:41,50; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:8). (3) Hell is conscious torment. 1. Matthew 13:50“furnace of fire…weeping and gnashing of teeth” 2. Mark 9:48“where their worm does not die, and the fi...
(1) The second chance view– After death there is still a way to escape hell. Answer: “It is appointed unto men once to die and after that the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). (2) Universalism– All are eternally saved. Answer: It denies the truth of salvation through Christ which means that a person decides to either trust in Christ or else he/she rejects ...
(1) A loving God would not send people to a horrible hell. Response: God is just (Romans 2:11). 1. God has provided the way of salvation to all (John 3:16,17; 2 Corinthians 5:14,15; 1 Timothy 2:6; 4:10; Titus 2:11; 2 Peter 3:9). 2. Even those who haven’t heard of Christ are accountable for God’s revelation in nature (Romans 1:20). God will seek tho...
Sheol- a Hebrew term simply describing “the grave” or “death” – Does not refer to “hell” specificallyHades - A Greek term that usually refers to hell – a place of torment (Luke 10:15; 16:23, etc.)Gehenna - A Greek term (borrowed from a literal burning dump near Jerusalem) that always refers to hell – a place of torment (Matthew 5:30; 23:33)“Lake of fire”- the final abode of unbelievers after they are resurrected (Revelation 20:14,15)Our curiosity about the abode of the dead is not completely satisfied by biblical terms or verses. What we do know is that either eternal torment in hell or eternal joy in heaven awaits all people after death, based on whether they trust in Christ’s payment for sin or reject Christ.
Oct 24, 2024 · The Bible speaks of hell as a place of eternal suffering and punishment. But what does this mean? Does it mean those sent to hell are never given another chance?
Hell is a place of eternal, conscious torment for everyone who does not trust in Jesus Christ. Hell involves final separation from God’s mercy and from God’s people, unending experience of divine judgment, and just retribution for sin.
Oct 9, 2023 · Hell is a place of total, conscious, eternal separation from the blessings of God. If a person rejects God all throughout life, never submitting to him in repentance, then the person will enter eternity after death without God.
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