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How to believe?Anyone have been there?

2007-01-11 04:38:31 · 12 answers · asked by ra-g 1 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Hell is one of those subjects that makes people uncomfortable. We hear stories of hell being a place of fire, demons, and endless torment. Throughout history many authors have written about it, Dante's Inferno for example. Western culture is very familiar with the concept. Even Hollywood has made it the subject of many movies. Whatever the context, whatever the belief, hell is definitely taught in the Bible. But even the doctrine of hell is not without its controversy. Some say it is only the grave with no consciousness. Others say it is a place of correction and punishment that is not eternal. Others say it is an endless agonizing punishment in fire. Whichever it is, hell is the total absence of the favor of God.

As for Heaven

At the time of ancient Israel they did not have as complete an understanding of the universe as we do today. So they wrote in terms they were familiar with. The Jews spoke of three heavens. The first heaven consisted of the the earth atmosphere where the clouds and birds were. The second heaven was where the sun, stars, and moon was. The third heaven was the dwelling place of God. When Paul said he was caught up to the third heaven (2 Cor. 12:2), he was referring to the very dwelling place of God.
As a note, the Mormons erringly teach that the three heavens consist of telestial, terrestrial, and celestial. They divide them into compartments dwelt by people after they die.

The First Heaven: Earth Atmosphere

Deut. 11:17 -- Then the LORD's anger will burn against you, and he will shut the heavens so that it will not rain and the ground will yield no produce....
Deut. 28:12 -- The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands.
Judges 5:4 -- "O LORD, when you went out from Seir, when you marched from the land of Edom, the earth shook, the heavens poured, the clouds poured down water.
Acts 14:17 -- "Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons;...
The Second Heaven: Outer Space

Psalm 19:4,6 -- In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun... It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other;...
Jeremiah 8:2 -- They will be exposed to the sun and the moon and all the stars of the heavens which they have loved and served....
Isaiah 13:10 -- The stars of heaven and their constellations will not show their light.
The Third Heaven: God's Dwelling Place

1 Kings 8:30 (phrase repeated numerous times in following verses) -- then hear from heaven, your dwelling place...
Psalm 2:4 -- The One enthroned in heaven laughs; The LORD scoffs at them.
Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
The highest heaven, the third heaven is indicated by the reference to the Throne of God being the highest heaven:

1 Kings 8:27 -- "But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you.
Deut. 10:14 -- To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.

2007-01-11 04:46:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Well... I think it is just whether or not you have the faith to believe, to find out what it really looks like, and I have no idea what heaven is intended to be like, it could be earth transformed into a holy place without sin (people laughing heavily, and rocking out to God), and Hell could be an eternal life filled with emptiness in which you know there is a better place out there, and there is no possible way to get there.

People may consider making this question important with better grammar. I think it is an important never the less.

2007-01-12 17:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by edog878 1 · 0 0

Yes, they do exist. The bible describes Hell very vaguely as a place of pain and seperation from God, But describes Heaven as having streets of gold and gates of pearl. Read the last three chapters of Revelation for a better description of Heaven.

2007-01-11 12:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by John T 2 · 0 0

YES IT EXISTS. Think of hell as eternal loneliness, misery, & torment. Picture yourself walking alone in darkness so thick you can feel it in your lungs when you breath. No one there to talk to, no one there to hear your cries. I picture Hell as a place of loneliness, without family & loved ones Just all by yourself forever and ever and ever. No end to the lonely torment. That would be Hell for me, to not be with the ones i Love. HEAVEN ON THE OTHER HAND IS JUST THE OPPOSITE. Love, Family, Joy, Eternal resting, No sorrow, No pain, No guilt. I think of it is how our Father in Heaven (God) lives right now. We will live and be happy like he is.

2007-01-11 12:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by big pappy 3 · 0 0

I am sure they do exist but do not think they look alike. heaven is a place with Jesus God and light laughter and singing Joy and happiness.
hell is full of fire and heat fear and dread not some where any one would wont to be May God guide and bless you in your understanding.

2007-01-11 12:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Mim 7 · 0 0

Death is inevitable. The thief on the cross knew when his would occur, but we can not predict our own. After his death, the crucified criminal went to live in paradise with Jesus. Some of us will also live eternally in God's presence. But others will experience everlasting torment, forever separated from Him.
If we receive Jesus as our Savior, our penalty for sin is paid. We are adopted into God's family, and Heaven is our eternal home. If we reject Jesus, we remain alienated from the Lord and under condemnation for our sin. We are destined to experience eternal judgment. God won't accept any of man's excuses because there is no acceptable defense for unbelief. (Acts 4:12)
Become part of God's family today. Acknowledge your sinfulness, and express your faith in these words:
"God, I have sinned against You. (Romans 3:23) I've followed my own way and refused to give You the right to rule in my life. (Romans 3:10-12) I recognize I am separated from You and cannot rescue myself. I do believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I accept the truth of the Scriptures? that His death on the cross paid my sin-debt in full. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) And I ask You to forgive me of my sins. (1 John 1:9) By faith, I receive You, Lord Jesus, as my personal Savior from this moment on."
If you just spoke those words to God, then, like the thief on the cross, you have received salvation? a gift of God's grace. The heavenly Father welcomes every person who comes to Him through His Son, regardless of background, age, or current situation. Through Jesus, the right to enter paradise is yours!

2007-01-11 15:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0 0

Well the chance that anyone here has really been there is small. Because I assume you are asking anyone that has been "reincarnated" (not sure on spelling) and if this is the case then they have not been to either...


I dont think either is real but thats a answer to think about.

2007-01-11 12:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by deathfromace 5 · 0 0

Believe in the Almighty God and read his Holy Book. You will definitely get the answer to your question. It definitely exists

2007-01-11 12:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by keentoknow 2 · 0 0

does hell and heaven do really exist?How does it looks alike?
i just wanted you to know if this made scense to you.

try again with proper grammer

2007-01-11 12:43:29 · answer #9 · answered by thespillgood 2 · 0 2

Hell is the grave. It looks like DIRT!

Heaven is a delusion!

THERE IS NO GOD!!!

2007-01-11 12:42:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 3

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