Why do evangelists tell me I'm going to hell? I ask them this, and the only answer I'll get is that "the Bible says so". Why should I believe in it just because it's in the Bible?
2006-08-30 08:15:54 · 36 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tell them that when they die, they are going to hell also because in the Bible hell is where all people go when they die. In Hebrew hell is rendered "Sheol" and in Greek it is rendered "hades" Here are some passages to see what hell really is:
Psalms 139:8: " If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there."
Proverbs 9:18: " But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell."
Proverbs 15:24: "The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath."
Amos 9:2: " Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down."
Jonah 2:2: " And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice." (The belly of the fish that swallowed Jonah would have been his grave, had God not rescued him)
Hell will soon be done away with--yes, hell will be a thing of the past. At Revelation 20:13,14 we are promised-----"And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them:(They will be resurrected back to life) and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death."
Death will bo no more and hell will be no more for without death, there will be no need for hell (graves)
How glad we should be that hell is only a temporary resting place for those who have fallen asleep in death.
2006-08-30 08:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Micah 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Bible is a book that was written over past events that really did happen most people don't belive that though. The devils greatest accomplishment is that people don't believe there is a place of eternal torment and pain. Here is a story or parable in the
Bible about a place... that does exist believe it or not Luke16 :19-31 About a rich man and a poor man
Revelation 20:14
2006-08-30 08:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Starla366 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thing I don't understand about all these evangelists is their constant harping on Hell.
Why not preach about all the good things Christ did, the miracles, His love for humans, the compassion He felt for the Human Race. How He tried to preach of the wonderful things we can obtain by living a good, Christian life.
A lot of people don't like to be threatened and take an instant standoffish attitude when threaten. I know if I am threaten by someone, I instantly back away from them.
So I don't understand the constant threat with burning in Hell.
2006-08-30 08:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by pooh bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've answered this same question so many times I'm thinking of starting a website...
Hell is not taught in the Bible. It was borrowed from those other religions by apostate Christendom to scare people into doing what the church said, even if that deviated from the Bible's teachings.
If you were a parent and your child was misbehaving, would you put their hand on a hot stove to punish them? Of course not. That would be horrible. You might give them a 'time-out' in the corner, though.
God doesn't torment people forever for the sins of just a few years. That doesn't make sense, and it isn't in the Bible. God does give people a 'time-out' though, in the form of just being dead. False Christianity has turned so many people off religion by adopting man-made traditions and wrong teachings. Thankfully, they'll pay for their sins soon.
2006-08-30 08:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by Epitome_inc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
CAn you fathom the thought that there is hell on earth also? Evangelists are hysterical subhumans. So why believe in them However the Bible was written inspired by God for its authenticity. To disregard it is to remove any behavioral codes, or even deny the existence of God.
2006-08-30 08:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why they tell you that. Are they angry at you and just say it out of frustration? If so, don't take that personally.
The question is: Are you saved? If you are then that's awesome! And you definitely won't go to hell. If you aren't saved, then you have a chance to change that right now. Just believe in Jesus Christ. Accept His perfect life, death and resurrection. Accept the sacrifice He made for our sins and trust in Him for eternal life!
Just for educational purposes:
Matthew 25: 31-46 (on heaven and hell)
Also don't be confused by the answer below mine. Hell and Hades/Sheol are 2 seperate things. Hell is the place of eternal seperation from Christ where unbelievers will be sentenced to on judgement day. Hades is the place of the dead. Sheol is the Hebrew word denoting the "abode of the dead"; the "underworld", "the common grave of mankind" or "pit". So hades and sheol are AKA the grave where everyone goes to wait for judgement.
2006-08-30 08:30:28 · answer #6 · answered by cnm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't *have* to believe it, but you do have to make a choice...that's your freedom...choose and face the consequence of the choice...exercise your freedom.
If it says "put in a quarter, get out a coke" and you drop in a dime and get nothing, will you rail against the establishment and claim your rights and entitlements have been infringed upon?
Or will you accept the consequence of your choice?
The Bible says there is a Judgement day, and a righteous Judge. It says we'll all be there and that some will be rejected, others accepted based on whether their names appear in the Lamb's Book of Life.
So if it turns out to be true, but you chose not to pursue it, will you go along with the consequences of your choice?
I hope the best for you.
As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord.
2006-08-30 08:21:56 · answer #7 · answered by Just David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stubborn and hard-headed people, will be surely sent to hell. Have an open mind and just TRY to listen to the Bible. You'll get alot out of it.
2006-08-30 08:21:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ichiro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sorry about the ignorant evangelists. to me, hell is a state of mind that you put yourself in when you enter into things that are dangerous to your soul. i think that the bible has been interpreted in order to control the masses and keep them coming to church and paying tithes etc. the greatest thing about the bible that most of the evangibots dont seem to grasp, is that its the oldest and most gothic love story ever. i find that they use it more as a weapon here in 'answers'.
2006-08-30 08:24:12 · answer #9 · answered by Eos 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to believe anything. Make stuff up if you want. But God is in charge of Heaven and Hell ( a time not a place) . He makes the rules.
2006-08-30 08:23:22 · answer #10 · answered by SEOplanNOW.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋