Is Hell a Real Place?

You will answer this based on your worldview. But, before you answer, read the last post. Are you doing your own “thinking” or have you accepted someone else’s conclusions?

Many people believe differently about this subject. Given the fact that no one has ever offered a first-hand testimony regarding the reality of the subject, it should be carefully examined.

First, where does this idea come from? Most religious belief systems refer to some idea of “hell” or “punishment.” It’s subject matter is also plentiful in several mythologies and literature. One thing that remains consistent concerning the subject is that it involves the after-life.

Second, what happens to us when we die? Again, this subject has filled volumes. However, what is one to believe when there are so many opinions out there?

I choose to believe a doctrine and a time-tested set of truths called the Bible. Yes, it is time-tested and consistently, from start of the story to the end of the story, reveals a God that is personable and cares for us. This is important because this book answers the question, “is hell a real place” and explains whom it was designed for.

In short, the location of hell (in the center of the earth or otherwise) is not what’s really important, what matters is that hell is eternal, it’s a place of torment, there’s mention of fire and God is not there. Yes, hell is a reference to judgment for those who do not choose Jesus Christ as their Lord.

The most stunning consideration I faced a long time ago came from these few words, “man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.”¹

However…

“Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”²

I told you God cared about people. He cared so much he sent his son to die so that no one would have to face judgment. He offers salvation to any who ask.

What do you believe? I’d like to hear about it.

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¹ Search results “hell”

² Heb 9:27-28 (NIV)