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Everything You Wanted To Know About Hell
Posted by: | CommentsEverything You Wanted To Know About Hell, But Were Afraid To Ask
Why there has to be a place of eternal punishment.
Contemplating the horrible consequences for His unrepentant people, Jesus wept: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem . . . how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing" (Mt. 23:37). Likewise, the Apostle Paul solemnly cried out, "I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race" (Ro. 9:2–3).
Contemplating eternal separation from God——namely, "hell"——is a horrible reality. No wonder many unbelievers deny its existence and even some believers at times doubt it.
The Horrible Doctrine
Posted by: | CommentsHow can a good and loving God condemn people to hell?
"The idea of hell was born of revenge and brutality on the one side, and cowardice on the other…. I have no respect for any human being who believes in it … I dislike this doctrine, I hate it, I despise it, I defy this doctrine…. This doctrine of hell is infamous beyond all power to express."
So said Colonel Robert Ingersoll, one of the nineteenth century’s most fervent opponents of Christ, Christianity, and hell. Though one may rail, rant, rebel, or rally against it, hell stands like a monolithic tombstone in Scripture. It is mentioned on more pages of the Bible than heaven. Obviously, the Spirit of God is telling us something crucial.
Yet, the doctrine of hell poses questions that have run theologians from ragged to apostate.
My Visit To Hell – A Novel
Posted by: | CommentsHell!
Hell is a subject that is not discussed much in our Churches today. Many have rejected it and try to persuade others that it doen’t exist. Some say “God is too loving to send someone to hell! I say…. God is too loving to force someone to endure Heaven who would hate it there.
I decided to write on this subject after reading a novel by Paul Thigpen called “My Visit To Hell” (This is an updated version of his novel called: Gehenna.”).
I rarely read novels (maybe one per year), but I highly recommend this one.
The novel is sort of a modern version of Dantes Inferno. In fact, Dante is referred to several times during the book.
Basic Synopsis:
I don’t want to give too much away about the book but here are some highlights:
The main character, Thomas, is a liberal seminary professor who professes to be an agnostic. He does not believe in the Bible let alone in a literal Hell. After arriving in Hell, Tom is escorted through the various levels and rings of hell by “Miss C” (his nickname for her). During the time he spends traveling, dodging and hiding from Demons, he comes to a much greater understanding of Hell and its occupants. He both comes to understand God’s Justice and God’s Love.
While the book is a novel, it will really cause you to rethink your views on Hell and the eternal consequences of our actions here on earth. The time we live is short compared to the time many will spend following their choice: separation from God and His Love!