EDJ
Evangelical Deconstruction Journey
I tend to think there are two stages of hell—just as the fire of Gehenna and the lake of fire do not really sounds like they are doing the same things or even necessarily in the same location / realm.
The first aspect of hell deals with a person’s relationship with God—that salvation is …
What is hellfire?
The expression “burn in hell” comes from multiple places in the Bible. There are references to the “Lake of fire” in the book of Revelation, the “fire of Gehenna” which is translated “fire of hell” in the synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and …
Is hell punishment?
It depends on your definition of punishment. I would argue that hell is not retributive punishment, it is discipline, pruning or a type of punishment / justice that leads to rehabilitation and reconciliation. Though I addressed justice in my first post, I think it is …
Is hell separation from God?
Emphatically, NO!
This is yet another downfall in the traditional concept of hell. I have been told all my life that hell is separation from God—even more than I was told that hell was eternal conscious torment. In fact, the torment was …
Is hell eternal?
Again, the answer is yes and no.
One of the most threatening verses in the Bible (at least it was, for me), is 2 Thessalonians 1:9 NIV They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord. But this verse has …