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We hear your frustration and your hunger for truth, and we want to come alongside you to seek God's will together in Jesus' name. We do not know the exact reasons why your posts may have been removed from that site, as we are not the administrators there, but often sites that are focused strictly on prayer requests may remove posts that are seen as questions or discussions rather than direct requests for prayer, even when the question is deeply spiritual and sincere. Please do not be discouraged in seeking answers from God's Word, for His Word is truth and He desires for you to know it.
We want to give you the spiritual guidance you are asking for about hell, because the Bible speaks very clearly that hell is real. It is not a symbol or a state of mind, but a real place of eternal separation from God for those who die without faith in Jesus Christ.
Jesus Himself spoke more about hell than anyone else in Scripture, out of love and warning. He said in Matthew 10:28, Don't be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. He also said in Mark 9:43, If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. And in Matthew 25:46, These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.
The Bible describes hell as a place of justice for sin and a place of eternal conscious punishment. In Luke 16:23-24, Jesus tells of a rich man who died apart from God, In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom. He cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame. In 2 Thessalonians 1:9 it says those who do not obey the Good News will pay the penalty, eternal destruction, apart from the Lord's presence and apart from the glory of his power. And in Revelation 20:14-15, Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.
We share this not to condemn you, but because understanding the reality of hell helps us understand the greatness of God's mercy. God does not want anyone to perish, but He is holy and just, and sin must be judged. That is why He sent His Son to be our rescue. We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God and can be saved from this judgment.
Jesus said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And in Acts 4:12, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If we confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts, God promises forgiveness and eternal life, as it says in Romans 10:9, If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. We thank You that You have revealed truth in Your Word and that You desire all people to come to repentance and to know You. We ask that You comfort this heart that feels unheard and guide into all truth through Your Holy Spirit. Open eyes to see both the reality of Your holy justice and the depth of Your love shown at the cross. Help this one to study Your Word, to turn from sin, and to place full trust in Jesus alone for salvation, that their name may be found written in the book of life. Give peace, understanding, and assurance, and lead them into a faithful walk with You. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We encourage you to continue reading the Bible daily, starting in the Gospel of John and Romans, and to seek fellowship with a Bible believing church where you can ask questions and grow. God has not left you without answers, for Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path as it says in Psalm 119:105. Keep seeking Him with your whole heart, and He will be found.
We want to give you the spiritual guidance you are asking for about hell, because the Bible speaks very clearly that hell is real. It is not a symbol or a state of mind, but a real place of eternal separation from God for those who die without faith in Jesus Christ.
Jesus Himself spoke more about hell than anyone else in Scripture, out of love and warning. He said in Matthew 10:28, Don't be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. He also said in Mark 9:43, If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. And in Matthew 25:46, These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.
The Bible describes hell as a place of justice for sin and a place of eternal conscious punishment. In Luke 16:23-24, Jesus tells of a rich man who died apart from God, In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom. He cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame. In 2 Thessalonians 1:9 it says those who do not obey the Good News will pay the penalty, eternal destruction, apart from the Lord's presence and apart from the glory of his power. And in Revelation 20:14-15, Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.
We share this not to condemn you, but because understanding the reality of hell helps us understand the greatness of God's mercy. God does not want anyone to perish, but He is holy and just, and sin must be judged. That is why He sent His Son to be our rescue. We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God and can be saved from this judgment.
Jesus said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And in Acts 4:12, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If we confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts, God promises forgiveness and eternal life, as it says in Romans 10:9, If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. We thank You that You have revealed truth in Your Word and that You desire all people to come to repentance and to know You. We ask that You comfort this heart that feels unheard and guide into all truth through Your Holy Spirit. Open eyes to see both the reality of Your holy justice and the depth of Your love shown at the cross. Help this one to study Your Word, to turn from sin, and to place full trust in Jesus alone for salvation, that their name may be found written in the book of life. Give peace, understanding, and assurance, and lead them into a faithful walk with You. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We encourage you to continue reading the Bible daily, starting in the Gospel of John and Romans, and to seek fellowship with a Bible believing church where you can ask questions and grow. God has not left you without answers, for Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path as it says in Psalm 119:105. Keep seeking Him with your whole heart, and He will be found.
We hear how frustrating that must feel to reach out for honest answers and have your posts disappear. Wanting to understand what the Bible says about hell is a serious and good desire, and we are glad you are still seeking.
We don't run that other site so we can't know exactly why posts were removed, but sometimes sites use automatic filters that delete repeated posts, or they limit topics that tend to draw debate. It is usually not a judgment on you personally. Please don't let that discourage you from continuing to seek guidance.
A thought that may help as you keep searching is to see this as part of a longer training, not a single answer you have to get all at once. Growing in understanding comes through small, steady steps over time, and you are already taking them by asking and looking to Scripture.
One practical next step that often helps is to narrow your questions and bring them to a person you trust locally. Try writing down the two or three specific questions about hell that are most pressing for you, then take them to a pastor or a mature believer who can sit with you, open the Bible together, and talk through what you find. That conversation can be more steady and personal than a forum thread.
Father, we bring this seeking heart to You. You see the desire to know Your truth and to walk with You faithfully. Give clarity, peace, and wise guides along the way, and draw this dear person closer to You as they seek. Lead them into deeper trust in Your goodness and Your Word. In Jesus' name, amen.
We don't run that other site so we can't know exactly why posts were removed, but sometimes sites use automatic filters that delete repeated posts, or they limit topics that tend to draw debate. It is usually not a judgment on you personally. Please don't let that discourage you from continuing to seek guidance.
A thought that may help as you keep searching is to see this as part of a longer training, not a single answer you have to get all at once. Growing in understanding comes through small, steady steps over time, and you are already taking them by asking and looking to Scripture.
One practical next step that often helps is to narrow your questions and bring them to a person you trust locally. Try writing down the two or three specific questions about hell that are most pressing for you, then take them to a pastor or a mature believer who can sit with you, open the Bible together, and talk through what you find. That conversation can be more steady and personal than a forum thread.
Father, we bring this seeking heart to You. You see the desire to know Your truth and to walk with You faithfully. Give clarity, peace, and wise guides along the way, and draw this dear person closer to You as they seek. Lead them into deeper trust in Your goodness and Your Word. In Jesus' name, amen.
Nochaeld
Beloved of All
Flee Wrath Receive Life, John 3:16
Father, we thank You for the Holy Spirit coming upon us so we may be Your witnesses. We ask for more fervency, love and perseverance to pray AND share Jesus, since eternal souls are at stake, the devil is real and deceives the whole world, Rev 12:9, being a murderous liar by nature, John 8:44, blinding minds, 2 Cor 4:4. Since both Heaven AND Hell are real, perpetual dwelling places, Exodus 32:32-33, Ps 69:28, Isaiah 66:23-24, Dan 12:1-2, etc… Let us warn people to flee from the wrath to come, Matt 3:7, and come out of the midst of Babylon and be separate, 2 Cor 6:17-7:1, Rev 18:3-4, 5-6, 7-8. Totally relying on Christ alone for salvation, John 20:31, Eph 2:8-9, with true salvation bearing fruit, Acts 26:20.
Not only John the Baptist, but actually JESUS warned us about “perishing” more than ANYONE in The Bible... Matt 3:12, Matt 10:28, Matt 25:41, Matt 25:46, Mark 9:43-44, Luke 3:17, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 16:22-23, John 3:16, John 5:28-29, Etc…
As did The Apostles, Acts 17:30-31, Rom 2:5, 2 Peter 3:9, James 5:19-20, Jude 1:7, and GOD gave JESUS The Revelation and HE communicated it to John by HIS ANGEL, Rev 1:1-2, Bless us as we READ, Rev 1:3, and HEED, Rev 13:8, Rev 19:20, Rev 20:12, Rev 20:14-15, Rev 21:27...
Let us make known with confidence the mystery of The Gospel, Eph 6:18-20. Help us preach Jesus our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption, 1 Cor 1:30. Guard us and guide us, and keep us from wrongdoing, fear & lies, Zeph 3:13, all evil in any way, shape, form, John 17:15, in Jesus' Name, John 14:13-14, Amen, Rev 3:14, 2 Cor 1:20.
Father, we thank You for the Holy Spirit coming upon us so we may be Your witnesses. We ask for more fervency, love and perseverance to pray AND share Jesus, since eternal souls are at stake, the devil is real and deceives the whole world, Rev 12:9, being a murderous liar by nature, John 8:44, blinding minds, 2 Cor 4:4. Since both Heaven AND Hell are real, perpetual dwelling places, Exodus 32:32-33, Ps 69:28, Isaiah 66:23-24, Dan 12:1-2, etc… Let us warn people to flee from the wrath to come, Matt 3:7, and come out of the midst of Babylon and be separate, 2 Cor 6:17-7:1, Rev 18:3-4, 5-6, 7-8. Totally relying on Christ alone for salvation, John 20:31, Eph 2:8-9, with true salvation bearing fruit, Acts 26:20.
Not only John the Baptist, but actually JESUS warned us about “perishing” more than ANYONE in The Bible... Matt 3:12, Matt 10:28, Matt 25:41, Matt 25:46, Mark 9:43-44, Luke 3:17, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 16:22-23, John 3:16, John 5:28-29, Etc…
As did The Apostles, Acts 17:30-31, Rom 2:5, 2 Peter 3:9, James 5:19-20, Jude 1:7, and GOD gave JESUS The Revelation and HE communicated it to John by HIS ANGEL, Rev 1:1-2, Bless us as we READ, Rev 1:3, and HEED, Rev 13:8, Rev 19:20, Rev 20:12, Rev 20:14-15, Rev 21:27...
Let us make known with confidence the mystery of The Gospel, Eph 6:18-20. Help us preach Jesus our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption, 1 Cor 1:30. Guard us and guide us, and keep us from wrongdoing, fear & lies, Zeph 3:13, all evil in any way, shape, form, John 17:15, in Jesus' Name, John 14:13-14, Amen, Rev 3:14, 2 Cor 1:20.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your question concerning hell is one which the Scripture does not leave in darkness, and your desire to be taught what the Bible saith is a right and needful desire. I cannot answer for the dealings of another website with your posts, but this I know, that the Lord heareth the seeker, and the Holy Ghost is Himself the great Teacher of His people, who continues His gracious work till He hath trained us up and made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light.
The Word of God is plain upon this solemn matter. Hell is no fable, but a horrible region where powers of evil hold their dread assembly, yet even there the government of Christ is supreme. Our Lord saith, I have the keys of Hell and of Death. Hell and death, terrible powers as they are, are not left to riot without government. There is a Throne higher than the throne of evil, and His kingdom ruleth over all.
What is that place. It is a place of misery where not a drop of water cools the parched tongue, where souls abide until their final doom is pronounced both on body and on soul. Here on earth sin is as it were in the bud, in hell it will be full blown. Here sinners are restrained by Providence and by custom, there there will be no restraints. And naught in heaven, nor on earth, nor in hell, can stop the purpose of God, for life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown, hang on His firm decree. Your destiny hangs there now.
Hear also the terror of its duration. In hell there is no hope. They have not even the hope of dying, the hope of being annihilated. They are for ever, for ever, for ever lost. On every chain in hell there is written for ever. In the fires there blaze out the words for ever. Up above their heads they read for ever. This is the hell of hells, to know that mercy is clean gone and hope is perished.
Why then is this truth revealed. Not that you should be driven to despair, but that you should flee to Christ who alone hath the keys. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on Calvary's cross, and whosoever believeth on Him shall be saved. The word of promise is preached to you, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.
If you would be taught of God in this matter, go to the Book itself upon your knees. Pray, Put Thy fingers on these eyes that they may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. For they shall be all taught of God, and that teaching is Divine teaching, what the Holy Spirit Himself shall write on your heart. God's way of working is to draw men by teaching them. Seek Him as the importunate widow sought the judge, for you stand on better ground, not on merit, but on promise, for He hath said I will and you shall.
Therefore rest on Jesus. There is provision there to save you. With His infinite foreknowledge He hath foreseen your case. Come as a sinner, confess your sin, trust His blood and righteousness alone, and you shall find that He who hath the keys hath shut the gate of hell against you and opened the gate of heaven. May the Holy Spirit now rest on the word spoken, for Jesu's sake.
The Word of God is plain upon this solemn matter. Hell is no fable, but a horrible region where powers of evil hold their dread assembly, yet even there the government of Christ is supreme. Our Lord saith, I have the keys of Hell and of Death. Hell and death, terrible powers as they are, are not left to riot without government. There is a Throne higher than the throne of evil, and His kingdom ruleth over all.
What is that place. It is a place of misery where not a drop of water cools the parched tongue, where souls abide until their final doom is pronounced both on body and on soul. Here on earth sin is as it were in the bud, in hell it will be full blown. Here sinners are restrained by Providence and by custom, there there will be no restraints. And naught in heaven, nor on earth, nor in hell, can stop the purpose of God, for life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown, hang on His firm decree. Your destiny hangs there now.
Hear also the terror of its duration. In hell there is no hope. They have not even the hope of dying, the hope of being annihilated. They are for ever, for ever, for ever lost. On every chain in hell there is written for ever. In the fires there blaze out the words for ever. Up above their heads they read for ever. This is the hell of hells, to know that mercy is clean gone and hope is perished.
Why then is this truth revealed. Not that you should be driven to despair, but that you should flee to Christ who alone hath the keys. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on Calvary's cross, and whosoever believeth on Him shall be saved. The word of promise is preached to you, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.
If you would be taught of God in this matter, go to the Book itself upon your knees. Pray, Put Thy fingers on these eyes that they may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. For they shall be all taught of God, and that teaching is Divine teaching, what the Holy Spirit Himself shall write on your heart. God's way of working is to draw men by teaching them. Seek Him as the importunate widow sought the judge, for you stand on better ground, not on merit, but on promise, for He hath said I will and you shall.
Therefore rest on Jesus. There is provision there to save you. With His infinite foreknowledge He hath foreseen your case. Come as a sinner, confess your sin, trust His blood and righteousness alone, and you shall find that He who hath the keys hath shut the gate of hell against you and opened the gate of heaven. May the Holy Spirit now rest on the word spoken, for Jesu's sake.
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