HELL
Polls have consistently shown that more people believe in heaven than believe in hell. This is strange, as the Bible is the source of belief for both, and Christ talks about both. How can one say that Christ told the truth when talking about heaven but didn’t when talking about hell? “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal” (Matthew 25:46). “Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41). Hell was originally prepared for the devil and his fallen angels, but later hell was “enlarged” (Isaiah 5:14) to include mankind that would reject Christ as their Savior (Matthew 25:41–46).
One of the New Testament words that is translated “hell” is “gehenna,” and Strong’s says, “Hell is the place of the future punishment called ‘Gehenna’ or ‘Gehenna of fire.’” This was originally the valley of Hinnom, south of Jerusalem, where the filth and dead animals of the city were cast out and burned. Strong’s goes on to say that this public dump, which was always smoldering and burning, was used as a “symbol” for hell.
Some have said that hell is only the grave, but it is often said to have “fire” and “torment” (Revelation 14:10–11). Some have taught that hell only lasts for a few seconds until the lost are burned up (annihilated), but the Scriptures teach, “And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night” (Revelation 14:11; see also 2 Peter 2:4). It is not just a word or a thought but a “place” in Luke 16:28. Maybe someone on an island somewhere does not believe that there are cities, such as New York, with millions of people, but not believing this does not change the fact that there are such large cities and that the city of New York still exists. If someone says, “I believe in heaven but not in hell,” he does not believe the Bible.
The passage in Luke 16:19–31, which also talks about hell, has been called by some a parable as though it was not true. For the sake of the argument, let’s pretend it is a parable, but why did Christ talk about hell if it was not true? Would He deceive us and leave us with a false impression? Of course, Christ talked about hell in other places also, but there is no parable that has someone’s name in it as in the passage of Luke 16:19–31, which has the names of both “Lazarus” and also “Abraham,” who was an historical person.
I have heard people say, “I am just too educated and cultured to believe in hell.” Then they are indeed too educated and cultured. My advice is to humble yourself and believe Jesus Christ. There are educated and cultured people in both hell and heaven, but unfortunately there are more in hell (Matthew 7:13–14).
Jesus said the devil was a “liar” (John 8:44), so what do you think the devil would say about hell? Would the devil want people to turn to Jesus and flee from the wrath to come? Or would the devil say, “It’s not real, so don’t worry about it”? Should we believe Christ or the devil who is a “liar”? Some have thought, I’ve got plenty of time to repent. But the Bible says, “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1); “behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Some have said jokingly, “All our friends will be there, and we’ll have a good time.” But only your enemy wants you to go to hell. If you have any friends or relatives in hell, they would say to you, don’t “come into this place of torment” (Luke 16:28).
Hell is a place for those “after” death. “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him” (Luke 12:4–5). Fear Christ, who has the “keys of hell and of death” (Revelation 1:18). If there is no hell, then we would not need to “fear” something happening after death. “The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?” (Isaiah 33:14).
There is an interesting passage in the book of Isaiah about the final state when we live in eternity, about God erasing our memory of earth: “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create…” (Isaiah 65:17–18). The reason we won’t remember this world then is because God wants us to “rejoice for ever.” We could not be happy in eternity thinking about this world and those we loved who will not be in heaven. Is your mom saved? Is your dad saved? Are your brother or sister or other relatives or neighbors or friends saved? If you want to see them in heaven, then you will have to have love and courage to tell them now about your Jesus and how He loves them, for in heaven you will not even remember them (see FINAL STATE).
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Polls have consistently shown that more people believe in heaven than believe in hell. This is strange, as the Bible is the source of belief for both, and Christ talks about both. How can one say that Christ told the truth when talking about heaven but didn’t when talking about hell? “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal” (Matthew 25:46). “Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41). Hell was originally prepared for the devil and his fallen angels, but later hell was “enlarged” (Isaiah 5:14) to include mankind that would reject Christ as their Savior (Matthew 25:41–46).
One of the New Testament words that is translated “hell” is “gehenna,” and Strong’s says, “Hell is the place of the future punishment called ‘Gehenna’ or ‘Gehenna of fire.’” This was originally the valley of Hinnom, south of Jerusalem, where the filth and dead animals of the city were cast out and burned. Strong’s goes on to say that this public dump, which was always smoldering and burning, was used as a “symbol” for hell.
Some have said that hell is only the grave, but it is often said to have “fire” and “torment” (Revelation 14:10–11). Some have taught that hell only lasts for a few seconds until the lost are burned up (annihilated), but the Scriptures teach, “And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night” (Revelation 14:11; see also 2 Peter 2:4). It is not just a word or a thought but a “place” in Luke 16:28. Maybe someone on an island somewhere does not believe that there are cities, such as New York, with millions of people, but not believing this does not change the fact that there are such large cities and that the city of New York still exists. If someone says, “I believe in heaven but not in hell,” he does not believe the Bible.
The passage in Luke 16:19–31, which also talks about hell, has been called by some a parable as though it was not true. For the sake of the argument, let’s pretend it is a parable, but why did Christ talk about hell if it was not true? Would He deceive us and leave us with a false impression? Of course, Christ talked about hell in other places also, but there is no parable that has someone’s name in it as in the passage of Luke 16:19–31, which has the names of both “Lazarus” and also “Abraham,” who was an historical person.
I have heard people say, “I am just too educated and cultured to believe in hell.” Then they are indeed too educated and cultured. My advice is to humble yourself and believe Jesus Christ. There are educated and cultured people in both hell and heaven, but unfortunately there are more in hell (Matthew 7:13–14).
Jesus said the devil was a “liar” (John 8:44), so what do you think the devil would say about hell? Would the devil want people to turn to Jesus and flee from the wrath to come? Or would the devil say, “It’s not real, so don’t worry about it”? Should we believe Christ or the devil who is a “liar”? Some have thought, I’ve got plenty of time to repent. But the Bible says, “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1); “behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Some have said jokingly, “All our friends will be there, and we’ll have a good time.” But only your enemy wants you to go to hell. If you have any friends or relatives in hell, they would say to you, don’t “come into this place of torment” (Luke 16:28).
Hell is a place for those “after” death. “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him” (Luke 12:4–5). Fear Christ, who has the “keys of hell and of death” (Revelation 1:18). If there is no hell, then we would not need to “fear” something happening after death. “The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?” (Isaiah 33:14).
There is an interesting passage in the book of Isaiah about the final state when we live in eternity, about God erasing our memory of earth: “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create…” (Isaiah 65:17–18). The reason we won’t remember this world then is because God wants us to “rejoice for ever.” We could not be happy in eternity thinking about this world and those we loved who will not be in heaven. Is your mom saved? Is your dad saved? Are your brother or sister or other relatives or neighbors or friends saved? If you want to see them in heaven, then you will have to have love and courage to tell them now about your Jesus and how He loves them, for in heaven you will not even remember them (see FINAL STATE).
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