Where in the Bible does it say that Hell is a literal lake of fire?
I've heard there is so much physical type pain there. Where does it say this and how do you intrepret these passages this way.
2007-07-20 11:47:42 · 16 answers · asked by Peter 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i gave a similar answer earlier in the week, here it is:
the punishment of the wicked dead in hell is described throughout scripture as "everlasting fire" [matthew 25:41], "unquenchable fire" [matthew 3:12], "shame and everlasting contempt" [daniel 12:2], a place where "their worm does not die, and the fire isn't quenched" [mark 9:44-49], a place of "torments" and "flame" [luke 16:23,24], "everlasting destruction" [2 thessalonians 1:9], a place of torment with "fire and brimstone" where "the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever" [revelation 14:10,11], and a "lake of fire and brimstone" where the wicked are "tormented day and night forever and ever" [revelation 20:10]. Jesus himself indicates that the punishment in hell itself is everlasting - not merely the smoke and flames [matthew 25:46].
2007-07-20 11:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Silver 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That's the whole point, there is not a literal lake of fire. Many Christian believers take these passages as actual scripture to prove that their loving God would allow the unworthy to suffer eternal torment in a burning place called hell. They take the verses in the gospel where Jesus spoke of a place called Gehenna as proof there is a place of torment. They would rather believe manmade doctrines which are promoted by their leaders therefore spreading a lie. This kind of teaching only repels those who are truly seeking a loving God.
I am a Christian who believes that the God of The Bible is loving and just who would never allow someone to suffer in such a place. Amen.
2007-07-20 12:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Marina 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell is not actually refered to as a lake of fire, though in Jesus' parable about Lazarus and the rich man, the rich man mentions that he is in torment in the flame. In Revelation, it says hell will be poured into the lake of fire, and Revelation 21:8 says the immoral and unbeliever will have their place in th lake of fire.
There is some debate as to whether this is literal of figurative. Among Bible-believing Christians, some think it will really be a place of burning fire, while others think it will be a place of torment because you are shut out from the presence of God and constantly consumed by the sins that kept you from coming to know God. Either way, forgiveness through Jesus Christ and eternity in heaven is a much better option.
Hope that helps.
2007-07-20 11:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by JamesWilliamson 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Revelation 20:14
2007-07-20 11:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by Joy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, Hell is not "the Lake of Fire".
Hell will be Thrown into the Lake of Fire, along with Death.
Hell was made for the angels that rebelled and was Kicked outta' Heaven by GOD Almighty.
HUMAN BEINGS were NEVER SUPPOSE to GO THERE (thank you Adam and satan)
Hope this helps.
2007-07-20 11:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look in Eccles. 9:5,10. There it states the dead are unable to feel anything or do anything. Of what use would burning them be? With no physical or mental pain, what would be the point?
Death and the grave will be destroyed by throwing it into the "lake of fire" in Revelatons. This "lake of fire" or Gehenna was familiar to people back then. It meant permanent disposal, no coming back. The garbage dump of no return.
2007-07-20 12:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by grnlow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See Revelation chapter 20:
The Dead Are Judged
11Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. 12And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 13The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. 14Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Pastor Art
2007-07-20 11:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't interpret hell that way. Ask anyone with BPD what hell is like, and they will say, "Why, just like I am now."
To me, hell is an intermediary state of spiritual darkness and turmoil of the conscience. Every child of God has an innate need to be "of the light"... when darkness fills a soul, it suffers.
Freedom from hell will come to everyone, eventually... either when they accept the Atonement of Christ, or when they've paid the price (or punishment) of their own sins.
One dwells in heaven when one has the inner attributes of God... love, peace, wisdom, faith, hope, etc.
2007-07-20 11:56:36 · answer #8 · answered by MumOf5 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will not find it say: "Hell is literally a lake of fire".
But in Revelation it is referred to as the lake of fire:
Revelation 20:14-15:
14Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
2007-07-20 11:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by hckymanr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is mentioned in (New Testament | Revelation 20:14)
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
To me, it doesn't need any interpretation.
2007-07-20 12:12:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋