Hell
Hell is often described as a place of eternal punishment and separation from God, where those who have rejected God's love and salvation will be tormented forever.
Regarding the question of why eternal punishment?
Our Creator, God, is an eternal being that exists outside of time and space. Our souls are eternal, therefore, his decisions and final judgment are eternal. It is either hell or heaven.
Many people have personal dreams about hell. Testimonials are online in social media, YouTube, facebook, tik tok...etc. Both children and adults have told stories about their experiences.
The Bible mentions Hell in various passages, such as Matthew 25:46, Luke 16:19-31, and Revelation 20:15. These passages describe hell as a place of fire, darkness and suffering, where the wicked will be punished for their sins.
Hell is mentioned in the Old Testament, the term "Hell" itself is not used. Instead, the Hebrew words "Sheol" and "Gehenna" are used to describe a place of darkness, suffering, and separation from God.
"Sheol" is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament as a place where the dead reside, a kind of underworld. It's often translated as "grave," "pit," or "abyss." (e.g., Psalm 9:17, Proverbs 9:18)
"Gehenna," is mentioned less often, but it's a more specific term for a place of punishment and suffering. It's derived from the name of a valley in Jerusalem where children were once sacrificed to the god Molech (e.g., Jeremiah 7:31, Isaiah 66:24).0l
Yes, Jesus spoke about Hell in the New Testament. He mentioned it more than any other person in the Bible. Jesus used various terms to describe Hell, including:
1. Gehenna (Matthew 5:22, 29-30; Luke 12:5): a place of fiery punishment, referencing the valley of Gehenna outside Jerusalem.
2. Hades (Luke 10:15; 16:23): the Greek term for the underworld, a place of darkness and suffering.
3. Outer darkness (Matthew 8:12; 22:13; 25:30): a place of banishment from God's presence.
4. Fire (Matthew 5:22; 18:9; Mark 9:43-48): a symbol of punishment and destruction.
5. Eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46): a place where the wicked will be punished forever.
Some passages where Jesus speaks about Hell include:
- The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7): Jesus warns about the dangers of sin and the consequences of rejecting God.
- The parable of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31): Jesus teaches about the reversal of fortunes in the afterlife.
- The sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31-46): Jesus describes the final judgment, where the wicked will be sent to eternal punishment.
"It is not God's will that any should perish, but all come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)
Jesus' teachings on Hell emphasize the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and following God's will to avoid eternal separation from Him.
In the context of Jesus' teachings, the opposite of eternal judgment could be seen as:
1. Eternal life (John 3:16)
2. Salvation (Romans 10:9-10)
3. Redemption (Ephesians 1:7-8)
4. Forgiveness (Matthew 26:28)
5. Heavenly rewards (Matthew 5:12)
The above mentioned represents the positive outcomes of following God's will, obeying His commandments, and accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Marcel and Jackie Bruff
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