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Oct 12, 2024 · In the Gospels, He uses vivid imagery to describe hell as a place of “eternal fire” and “outer darkness,” emphasizing the seriousness of rejecting God’s love and grace. The apostle Paul also wrote about the reality of hell, emphasizing that without the salvation found in Jesus Christ, people will face “everlasting destruction” and ...
- Revelation 21:8. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
- Matthew 25:46. 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
- Psalm 9:17. 17 The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9. 9 They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might.
Curious about what the Bible says on hell? Many find themselves uneasy, pondering the stark biblical imagery of eternal flames. Our deep dive into Scripture unveils key verses that sketch out this sobering topic —no theological degree required. Peek into eternity’s darker side and be ready to reflect..
- What Is Hell?
- What Happens After Death?
- Does Hell Exist?
- Hell Meaning: The Difference Between Gehenna, Sheol, and Hades
- Hell Described in The Bible
- Why Is Hell Eternal?
- What Is The Lake of Fire and Is It Part of Hell?
Transcribed from the video above by Bryan Chapell: Hell is total, conscious, eternal separation from the blessings of God. People think of it as a lake of fire and that certainly is a biblical image. Also, the Bible describes hell as lashing or scorpions or darkness where there's great gnashing of teeth. There's not just one biblical image of hell....
We know from Romans 3:23 that everyone has sinned and, therefore, stands condemned before a holy God. But John 3:16-17 tells us that because of God’s great love for the whole world, he stepped in to rescue people from this helpless trajectory, if they only trust in Christ Jesus – the Messiah (John 20:31), God incarnate (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-3; Jo...
In the video below, Alistair Begg asked, “Is Jesus Christ true in what he says?”. “If Jesus Christ is Lord, then I have to believe exactly what he taught,” Begg said. “If we start from that premise, then we can’t simply excise the hard parts out of it. We’ve got to take him at his word. The most loving person who has ever lived spoke so straightfor...
Gehenna In the New Testament, the word hell is translated from the Greek word, Gehenna, which is Hebrew for the “Valley of Hinnom” (Strong’s 1067). This is a place southwest of Jerusalem where, years before the Jews inhabited Israel, pagans in the land would worship Molek by sacrificing children (Leviticus 18:21; Leviticus 20:2-5; Deuteronomy 12:31...
The word of God warns about hell, describing it with images of darkness, gnashing of teeth, fire, and complete separation from God. 1. Darkness From the oldest book of the Bible (Job) to the last book (Revelation), darkness is consistently associated with hell. Job writes of a “land of deepest night, of utter darkness and disorder,” (Job 10:21-22) ...
In a few verses referenced above (such as Matthew 18:8, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:48), the Bible includes a striking qualifier to its description of hell – eternal. “Scripture is quite clear that hell is indeed everlasting. Yes, Scripture speaks of hell as ‘death’ and ‘destruction’ but defines these in terms of a place where ‘they will be tormented day...
The “lake of fire” is mentioned throughout Revelation (Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:10, Revelation 20:14-15; Revelation 21:8). It’s described as “the second death” in Revelation 21:8, where all the unrighteous will be consigned. Revelation 19:20tells us that “the beast” and its “false prophet” (the antichrist) will be thrown into the lake of fir...
Nov 4, 2024 · Hell, the realm of eternal separation from God and His goodness, serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and rejection of God’s offer of salvation.
Oct 28, 2024 · In simple and clear Christian language, we’ll explore 50 Bible verses about hell to gain a better understanding of this profound and challenging subject. These verses reveal what the Bible teaches about hell—eternal separation from God, a place of suffering, and a destiny to be avoided.
Jan 6, 2020 · To support the conscious eternal torment view of hell, many Bible teachers like to point out that God is not only a God of love, but of justice. They believe that somehow punishment of the wicked by being tormented in hell forever demonstrates God’s justice. However, it is actually the opposite.