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The "fire of hell" is of course a metaphor standing for the pangs of one's own conscience when person will understand the gravity of his/her sin in the presence of divine illumination: so "gehenna" or "fire of hell" is not an outward punishment, but an inner pang of one's conscience, which is the mark of divine presence in humans; and so is the "Kingdom of Heaven" - not something outward, but ...
Jul 8, 2024 · Where is hell, exactly? The first question arises when we understand what the word for “hell” means in these teachings of Jesus. “Hell” is the Greek word Gehenna. Gehenna literally translates to “The Valley of (the son of) Hinnom.” This was a literal valley outside of Jerusalem that in Joshua’s day was passed on to the sons of Hinnom.
Aug 21, 2023 · The Descriptions Jesus Uses for Hell. Jesus spoke of hell more than anyone else in the Bible. He referred to it as a place of “outer darkness” where “there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matt. 8:12). In other words, all the joys that we associate with light will be withdrawn, and all the fears that we associate with darkness ...
Oct 25, 2022 · In Jesus’ teaching, hell is not figurative or symbolic; it is a real place in which real experiences take place. Jesus portrayed what hell is like with vivid imagery such as fire and darkness (Matthew 5:22; 8:8–12). • Rebellion: According to Jesus, hell is a place for those who reject God, rebelling against His kingship and refusing His ...
It may be a reference to (1) unbelievers who enter hell as punishment for rejection of Jesus, indicating that just as salt preserves so they will be preserved in their punishment in hell forever; (2) Christians who experience suffering in this world because of their attachment to Christ; (3) any person who experiences suffering in a way appropriate to their relationship to Jesus.
The Fires Of Hell. There are a great many people who claim there is no fire in hell yet Jesus told us about the rich man in the current hell. From Luke 16:23, “ And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus ...
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Oct 21, 2019 · Noah preached in the power of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit whom Peter has earlier called “the Spirit of Christ” (1 Pet. 1:10). But the men and women of Noah’s generation, notwithstanding “God’s patience” in delaying judgment, spurned that proclamation. Because of their “former” disobedience, they are presently “in prison.”.
