Topical Encyclopedia Hell, as described in the Bible, is a place of everlasting punishment for the wicked and unrepentant. It is depicted as a realm of eternal separation from God, characterized by suffering and torment. The concept of hell is rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, with various terms and imagery used to convey its nature and purpose.Old Testament Background The Old Testament introduces the concept of Sheol, a shadowy place where the dead reside. While Sheol is not explicitly described as a place of punishment, it is often associated with darkness and separation from the living. In Daniel 12:2, a more developed notion of post-mortem judgment emerges: "And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt." New Testament Teachings The New Testament provides a more detailed depiction of hell, often using the Greek term "Gehenna" to describe a place of fiery torment. Jesus frequently spoke of hell as a place of judgment and punishment. In Matthew 25:46, He states, "And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." This verse underscores the eternal nature of the punishment awaiting the wicked. In Mark 9:43-48, Jesus warns of the severity of hell, describing it as a place "where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched." This imagery emphasizes the unending and inescapable nature of the suffering in hell. The Book of Revelation The Book of Revelation provides further insight into the finality and severity of hell. Revelation 20:10 describes the fate of the devil, the beast, and the false prophet: "And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever." This passage highlights the eternal aspect of hell as a place of unending torment. Revelation 21:8 lists those who will face the second death in the lake of fire, including "the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars." This reinforces the idea that hell is reserved for those who reject God and persist in sin. Theological Implications The doctrine of hell as everlasting punishment serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the justice of God. It underscores the seriousness of rejecting God's offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. The eternal nature of hell reflects the infinite holiness of God and the gravity of sin against Him. Pastoral Considerations The reality of hell should inspire believers to share the gospel with urgency and compassion, recognizing the eternal stakes involved. It also serves as a call to personal holiness and a deeper appreciation for the grace and mercy offered through Christ's sacrifice. Conclusion While the concept of hell is difficult and often unsettling, it is an integral part of biblical teaching. It serves as a warning of the consequences of sin and a call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, who offers eternal life to all who believe. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 25:46And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Torrey's Topical Textbook Greek 1067. geenna -- Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a ... ... the son of) Hinnom; ge-henna (or Ge-Hinnom), a valley of Jerusalem, used (figuratively) as a name for the place (or state) of everlasting punishment -- hell. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1067.htm - 7k Library "The Eternity of Hell-Torments" Of Hell, and the Nature of Eternal Punishments. Whether in Hell the Damned are Tormented by the Sole Punishment of ... Whether it is the Same Place Where Souls are Cleansed, and the ... Whether Every Sin Incurs a Debt of Eternal Punishment? Of the Ways, and of vices and virtues; and of the Rewards of ... The Soul. Whether So Many Abodes Should be Distinguished? Whether the Fire of Hell Will be Corporeal? The Misery of those Who, Besides Losing the Saints' Rest, Lose the ... Resources Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound? | GotQuestions.orgIs Satan the master of hell? Do Satan and his demons punish people in hell? | GotQuestions.org Who will go to hell? | GotQuestions.org Hell: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Hell in the RV , "Sheol" is Translated "Lowest Pit" Hell in the RV of Nt It Appears Only In Hell in the RV the Greek Word "Gehenna" is Translated "Hell" in the Following Scriptures Hell in the RV the Word "Sheol" Itself Occurs in the Following Scriptures Hell: "Sheol" is Translated "Grave" in Av In Hell: And It is Translated "Pit" In Hell: Devils are Confined In, Until the Judgment Day Hell: Endeavour to Keep Others From Hell: Human Power Cannot Preserve From Hell: Punishment of, is Eternal Hell: The Beast, False Prophets, and the Devil Shall be Cast Into Hell: The Future Home of the Wicked Hell: The Place of Disembodied Spirits Hell: The Place of Disembodied Spirits: And a Place of Torment Hell: The Place of Disembodied Spirits: Contains, a Place of Rest, Abraham's Bosom Hell: The Place of Disembodied Spirits: Paradise Hell: The Place of Disembodied Spirits: Which Christ Visited Hell: The Place of Future Punishment: Destruction from the Presence of God Hell: The Powers of, Cannot Prevail Against the Church Hell: The RV Has Introduced "Hades" the Word Found in the Greek Text Hell: The Society of the Wicked Leads To Hell: The Wicked Shall be Turned Into Related Terms |
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