Is There A Hell?
What does the Old Testament say?
Does Hell exist? A
proper biblical worldview includes a belief in a real, eternal, and physical
hell. What do you believe?
It is very interesting to discover that there are more Bible verses about Hell than there are about Heaven.
It is very interesting to discover that there are more Bible verses about Hell than there are about Heaven.
Here are a few verses in
the Old Testament about Hell.
Hell is described here
as everlasting.
Isaiah 66:24 declares, "And they will go out and look upon the
dead bodies of those who rebelled against me; their worm will not die, nor will
their fire be quenched, and they will be loathsome to all mankind."
In this Scripture, hell
is described as a place where the fire is not quenched.
Deuteronomy 32:22 portrays hell as a place
where
God pours out His wrath, "For
a fire is kindled in My anger, and shall burn to the lowest hell; It shall
consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the
mountains."
Psalm 55:15 illustrates hell as a
realm of the wicked, "Let death
seize them; Let them go down alive into hell, for wickedness is in their
dwellings and among them."
What does the New Testament say?
Does Hell Exist?
If the clear teaching of
the Old Testament is not enough, the New Testament has much to say as well.
Revelation 14:10-11, speaking of the
antichrist, teaches us, "He shall be
tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the
presence of the Lamb. And
the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day
or night, who
worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his
name."
Hell is a lake of
burning fire, as described in Revelation 20:14-15, "Then
Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found
written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire."
What did Jesus say?
Some who argue that hell
does not exist do so on the basis of their belief that Jesus taught love,
peace, and forgiveness - and that He did not teach about an eternal place of
fiery punishment for non-believers.
However, the exact
opposite is true. Jesus taught more about hell than anyone else in the Word of
God.
Jesus described hell as
a place of
- eternal fire, (Matthew 25:41)
- eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46), and as
- a place of torment, fire, and agony (Luke 16:23-24).
Jesus taught
specifically about hell many times in His ministry (Matthew 5:22, 29-30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:15, 33; Mark 9:43-47; Luke 12:6; 16:23).
Does Hell Exist - How is an eternity in Hell
fair?
If Hell does exist, how
can it be fair? Why would a loving God punish a person for eternity, when their
sins only took place for 70-80 years?
The answer is that all
sin is ultimately against God, who is infinite (Psalm 51:4).
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So, since God is an eternal and infinite Being, all sin is worthy of an infinite punishment.
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Yes, God loves us (John 3:16) and wants all people to be saved (2 Peter 3:9).
However, God is also just and righteous - He will not allow sin to go unpunished.
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So, since God is an eternal and infinite Being, all sin is worthy of an infinite punishment.
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Yes, God loves us (John 3:16) and wants all people to be saved (2 Peter 3:9).
However, God is also just and righteous - He will not allow sin to go unpunished.
That is why God sent
Jesus to pay the price for our sins. Jesus Christ's death was an infinite
death, paying our infinite sin debt - so that we would not have to pay it in
Hell for eternity (2 Corinthians 5:21).
All we have to do is put
our faith in Him and we are forgiven and promised an eternal home in heaven.
God loved us so much to provide for our salvation.
If we reject His gift of
eternal life through the Lord Jesus Christ, we will face the eternal
consequences of that decision - an eternity in a fiery hell. .
If you were to die today do you know with 100% certainty that you are going to heaven? Know for sure by praying the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
I admit that I am a sinner
and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to turn away from my past
sinful life and begin a new life with You.
Please forgive me. I now
receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe
and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the
dead.
I want to receive all that
Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall
call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’
(Romans 10:13).
I believe and confess that
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no man comes unto the
Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and ask You,
to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank You that you have given
me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am born again.
Heavenly Father, thank You
for the gift of the Holy Spirit that is in me now. I surrender my life to You. I promise to study Your Word - the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus Name. Amen.”
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lyrics
Can you hear the sound of heaven
Like the sound of many waters
It's the sound of worship coming from the throne
There are cries of adoration
As men from every nation
Lift their voice to make His glory known, singing
Chorus:
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord
The elders and angels bow
The redeemed worship You now
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord
Repeat Verse
Repeat Chorus 3 times
Like the sound of many waters
It's the sound of worship coming from the throne
There are cries of adoration
As men from every nation
Lift their voice to make His glory known, singing
Chorus:
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord
The elders and angels bow
The redeemed worship You now
Holy, holy, holy are You, Lord
Repeat Verse
Repeat Chorus 3 times
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