Category Archives: Hell
What is hell like?
What is hell like: No one really knows what hell will be like. Many imagine fire and brimstone. However, these people are confusing an analogy with reality. The use of fire in describing hell comes from a valley called Gehenna, or ga ben Hinnom, “the valley of the son of Hinnom.” This valley exists outside [...]
What is Hell?
What is Hell: Nothing has plagued the Christian religion more than the misinformation regarding hell. Many have equated hell with a place similar to Dante’s Inferno, consisting of multiple levels marked by punishment fit for sins the inhabitants have committed. Others view hell like the chamber of a volcano where Satan rules with a trident. These concepts [...]
Will some people enjoy hell?
Will some people enjoy hell: Some, when imagining hell envision a place where vice runs rampant. They envision a place of lust, greed and pride. However, when considering the nature of vice and its relationship with virtue, it becomes unbelievable that vice will exist in hell. Virtue is a gift from God. Vice is a [...]
Was hell was created for angels?
Was hell was created for angels: Hell was created for anyone who chooses to exist outside the laws of God (i.e. heaven). This includes angels: “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’” Matthew 25:41 This [...]
Do people choose hell?
Do people choose hell: Yes. According to the Bible the purpose of this life is to make a freewill choice to either follow the laws of God or follow the laws of your own choosing. By committing a sin you are making an outward declaration of an inward desire to not follow the laws of [...]
Are people punished for their sins in hell?
Are people punished for their sins in hell: While hell is the consequence of sin, it is only because sin is the means by which one expresses their choice to go to hell. Given that this is a bad choice to make, one could say hell is a punishment. But only so far as it [...]
What is the purpose of hell?
What is the purpose of hell: Contrary to popular belief hell does not function as a place of torture or retribution for those who violate the laws of God. One could instead consider hell a gift. Because God is a loving God he will not force anybody to follow his laws and will always honor [...]
Why does hell exist?
Why does hell exist: Initially hell was created for the Angels who chose to exist outside the laws of God (i.e. heaven). “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’” Matthew 25:41 Hell serves as a [...]
What are some references to hell in the Bible?
What are some references to hell in the Bible: A lot of confusion has arisen regarding references to hell in the Bible. Much of the confusion is due to the assumption one goes to either heaven or hell immediately upon death. In reality, no one is currently in heaven or hell. All dead are awaiting [...]
Does the devil rule hell?
Does the devil rule hell: The idea of the devil ruling hell is the product of medieval theology and has absolutely no biblical basis. According to Scripture, hell was created for the devil and his angels (what are called demons) as a place where they may exist apart from the laws of God. Hell is [...]