Is Hell eternal?

Part 01 – Is Hell eternal? Part 02 – Scriptures used to support an eternal Hell Part 03 – New Testament scriptures that dispel an eternal Hell Part 04 – Old Testament scriptures that dispel an eternal Hell Part 05 – Other resources about Hell This page will let scripture answer the most common questions on this topic. Following that, we will look at scriptures that are used to support the idea of an eternal Hell to get a balanced view. The last two pages will take a more substantial look at scriptures that talk about the wicked and their fate. Will the wicked perish? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 2 Peter 2:12 But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish. Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. In order to understand the word ‘perish’, how is this word used in other biblical topics? Hebrews 1:10-12 10 He also says, “In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end. Colossians 2:21-22 21 21 Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? 22 These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Will the wicked be destroyed? Matthew 7:13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Philippians 3:19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 8 He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.  9 They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power How is the word ‘destruction’ used in other biblical topics? 1 Corinthians 5:5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. How will the wicked be destroyed? 2 Peter 3:7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and … Continue reading Is Hell eternal?