if GOD forgives all sins why do they say there is such a place as hell?

Answer 1

That's a good question. Is there? Does hell exist? In order for hell to exist, it is said that the devil created it. It also states in the Bible that the devil once had a place in heaven beside the Lord, until he was cast out. And God is the Creator of all things. So, by that rationale, He must have created the devil. He created sin. Don't you find it odd that He would create sin so that He could create a place to keep sinners? Does hell exist? If you believe in God, then you probably believe in hell. Good luck with that.

Answer 2

Actually acording to the written word the only way to atone for sin is through "an outpouring of blood". This is why in some underdeveloped countries when a person sins they actually cut themselves to start bleeding thinking that this atones for their sin, Not so, they are taking the verses out of context. The lord says: "Even the most wicked man in all his wickedness,if he heads the last warning all his wickedness is forgotten, likewise even the most rightous man in all his rightousness, if he heeds not the last warning then all his rightousness is forgotten". this is an end time prophecy concerning the worshiping or not of the mark of the beast. Furthermore we have to refer to the "Law of the kinsman redeemer", which states: if you are unable to keep the covenant then a kinsman of like kind can do it for you and pay the price of your redemption.
As far as hell goes, it is just a holding place until the final judgement when all that are therein shall be judged.

Answer 3

God does forgive all sin , but it up to you to ask for his forgiveness that's why he gave all a choice to repent and accept him or be in the world. Hell is place for those who doesn't accept Lord God as their personal Savior.

Answer 4

God only forgives our sins through Jesus if we ask Him. If we don't ask for forgiveness, we won't get it. Too many people don't want to ask because they aren't ready to let go of their sins, so they don't receive forgiveness. And since God can't allow sin in His presence, those whose sins aren't forgiven can't go to heaven, and there's no other option besides hell. God didn't create Purgatory or any other intermediate place because either people's sins are forgiven or they're not--there's no middle ground.

Answer 5

Hell is for those who are left in their sins. God does not forgive the sins of the world unless that world is His own elect.

Answer 6

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)

Answer 7

The is very very very merciful and loves all people. Unfortunately He is also a Gentleman and will not force Himself or His forgiveness on anyone. You must accept it by faith. If you choose to reject God and His love He must allow you to go your own way. Hell is not designed for man but for those angels who chose to go with the devil. However if you reject God the only place for you is a place where He will not bother you. Hell. And when a person is done with Hell, he or she can go to the lake of fire.

I Cr 13;8a

Answer 8

God forgives all sins if we ask him to. He doesn't just forgive all sin. You have to ask for forgiveness. "They say" there is a place called hell because that is what Jesus taught. If we do not believe that Jesus was God's son, that He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins, ask God's forgiveness of our sins, turn away from them, and follow Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we will be eternally separated from God in the Lake of Fire, aka Hell.

At gotquestions.org someone asked the "question: "How is eternity in Hell a fair punishment for sin?"

Answer: When David sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and having Uriah murdered, he responded by saying something interesting: “Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight…” (Psalm 51:4). David had sinned against Bathsheba and Uriah, how could David claim to have only sinned against God? David understood that all sin is ultimately against God. God is an eternal and infinite Being. As a result, all sin is worthy of an eternal punishment.

Yes, God loves us (John 3:16) and wants us to be saved (2 Peter 3:9). God is also just and righteous – He cannot allow sin to go unpunished. That is why God sent Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for our sins. Jesus’ death was an infinite death, paying our infinite sin debt – so that we would not have to pay it in Hell for eternity (2 Corinthians 5:21). All we have to do is place our faith in Him and we are saved, forgiven, cleansed and promised an eternal home in heaven. God loved us so much to provide for our salvation. If we reject His gift of eternal life, we will face the eternal consequences of that decision."

If you want to be sure your sins are forgiven and you will spend your eternity in heaven here is another wonderful resource: http://www.gotquestions.org/Romans-road-salvation.html

Answer 9

God does not forgive ALL sin. He forgives all the sin of those who repent of them and ask for His forgiveness. Why would he forgive the sin of Hitler and Madelyn Murray O'Hara who never thought of God except to spit in His face?

Answer 10

God forgives all sins that are repented of and asked forgiveness for...not just sin in general.