HELL / MATTHEW 10:28

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(KJV) Matthew 10:28

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

The word here translated “hell” (Greek gehenna; Jeremiah 7:31) refers to a place of eternal torment and punishment, originally prepared for the devil and his demonic followers (Matthew 25:41). But hell is also reserved for the ungodly (Mark 9:43, 48) – throw who do not accept Christ’s forgiveness and entrust their lives to Him (The term for hell should not be confused with the Greek word hades, which is the general name for the place of the dead or the temporary place of punishment – prior to final judgment – for the unrighteous, Luke 16:19-31.) The word for hell originated with the name of a valley on the southern perimeter of Jerusalem: The Valley of Hinnom (Hebrew Gehinnom). The valley served as the city’s garbage dump and was strongly associated with smoldering fire. Because some people in the Old Testament had sacrificed their children there to the false god, Molech, King Josiah had declared it to be unclean. Here Jesus uses it as a name for the place of eternal punishment, and He makes it a name equal with the final judgement of “the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:11-15). The Bible teaches that one’s existence does not end at death but continues on forever, either in the presence of God or in a place of eternal punishment. Note the following about the condition of those who are spiritually lost and bound for hell:

Jesus teaches that there is a place of eternal punishment for those who reject God and are condemned to spend eternity separated from Him (Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:29-30; 18:9; 23:15, 33; Mark 9:43, 45, 47; Luke 10:15; 12:5). This place is characterized by the terrifying reality of continuous punishment. It is described in terms of a “fire that never goes out” (Mark 9:43); “eternal fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41); “weeping a gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 13:42,50); captivity and darkness (Matthew 22:13); and torment, agony and separation from heaven (Luke 16:23).
The teaching of the New Testament letters (“books,” messages to various New Testament churches that apply to Christ’s church in general) is essentially the same. The early church pioneers and New Testament writers speak of a coming judgement by which God will take vengeance on those who reject and disobey His message (2 Thessalonians 1:5-9). They also speak of separation from the presence of the Lord (2 Thessalonians 1:9) and of the destruction of God’s enemies (Philippians 3:18-19; Romans 9:22; 1Corinthians 16:22; Galatians 1:9; 2 Timothy 2:12; Hebrews 10:27; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:7; Revelation 14:10; 19:20; 20:10, 14).
The Bible teaches that judgment on the wicked is certain. Hell is associated with rejection, condemnation, suffering and separation from God forever. This doctrine (teaching, basis of belief) is hard for some – even Christians – to understand or accept. Yet, God’s Word is the final authority on the end times. We must trust God’s justice.

We must always keep in mind that God sent His Son to die so that no one would perish spiritually and be lost forever (John 3:16). It is not God’s desire to send anyone to hell (2 Peter 3:9). Those who enter hell do so of their own choosing by resisting the opportunity for salvation provided by God (Romans 1:16-2:10). The fact and reality of hell should cause all of God’s people to hate sin intensely, to work continually for the salvation of people who do not yet know Christ and to warn everyone of God’s future judgment on those who reject and rebel against Him (Revelation 20:14).

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HELL / MATTHEW 10:28

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The word here translated “hell” (Greek gehenna; Jeremiah 7:31) refers to a place of eternal torment and punishment, originally prepared for the devil and his demonic followers (Matthew 25:41).

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Margarita Crews

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