Approximately 5 years ago the following question came to my mind:
What is hell like?
We know that in many translations of the bible, the names referring to Hell or Hades have changed throughout the years.
Some people from other cultures call this place Sheol (Sheol). But without a doubt we know that this place is real, and it is not on earth.
Some people from other cultures call this place Sheol (Sheol). But without a doubt we know that this place is real, and it is not on earth.
We know it's a real place because Jesus said so, and furthermore the Bible also says so (God's word). There are specific descriptions of these places in different books.
Now, for a quick introduction we need to know that Hades and Hell are different places. Biblically, Hell is the place that God prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10), but because man is a sinner as well he has made himself a dweller in this place (Revelation 21:8). Hades on the other hand, is a place of torment for the soul and all the people that die without being children of God first (Luke 16:15). Hades it is a waiting place until the day of Judgement before the white throne so that those who weren´t born again will be judged and later thrown into Hell (Revelation 20:15).
The studies about Hell and Hades are very extensive, so if there is any doubt please let me know (vargasfoucher@gmail.com) and I would be happy to respond. For now, I am going to show you a shortened study that I did about these two places, and what the Bible says about them.
Note:
- The word “Seol” can be taken like “Hades” or like “tomb” in the Bible, depending on the context.
- The general link for all these Bible references is http://www.biblegateway.com/
HADES
-- Place of torment (Anguish or physical pain)
-- Place of flames
-- Place where people have full use of their five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste)
-- Place where people feel physical pain
-- Place where people cannot leave on their own will
-- Place where people have full abilities to remember
-- Place of flames
-- Place where people have full use of their five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste)
-- Place where people feel physical pain
-- Place where people cannot leave on their own will
-- Place where people have full abilities to remember
Psalms 88:11-12 (Abaddon – Land of the Forgotten)
-- Place where one cannot tell or have in mind the good things they have done on earthPsalms 18:5 (Sheol)
-- Place of cords and coils (To receive a punishment or a reprimand)
Deuteronomy 32:22
-- Place of cords and coils (To receive a punishment or a reprimand)
Deuteronomy 32:22
-- Place where fire burns
-- Place of darkness
-- Place where badness is and all people forget about God
-- Place of anguish (Oppressive fear without a precise cause. A rushed predicament. Suffocating, sensation of an oppression or tightening in the chest and abdominal region.)
-- Place where the dead dwell.
-- Place where the flames are never extinguished
-- Place where there is no hope
HELL
-- Place for the people that treat their brother like a fool or idiot.
Matthew 5:29 and 18:9
-- Place for people that look at what they shouldn’t look at
-- Place for people that desire what is not good
-- Place for people that do what they shouldn’t do
-- Place for people that desire what is not good
-- Place for people that do what they shouldn’t do
-- Place where the soul and body will be destroyed
-- Place where there are prisons and darkness
-- Place where there is fire and sulfur
-- Place for those who don't believe
-- Place for murderers, fornicators, those who practice witchcraft, idolators, and liars
-- Place for those who don't believe
-- Place for murderers, fornicators, those who practice witchcraft, idolators, and liars
-- Place where there are worms that never die and flames that never go out
-- Place of shame and perpetual confusion
-- Place where one will be separated from God eternally
-- Place of darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth
-- Place of eternal punishment
-- Lake of fire
Other Bible References
-- Place where the corruption and the worms will be family to those who are there
-- Place where the flame does not shine
-- Place where there is darkness
-- Place where the floor is a mesh net
-- Place where the feet of the people will be seized
-- A place of traps and snares
-- Place where there will be fear in every corner
-- Place of hunger
-- Place of sickness and where death´s firstborn with devour skin and limbs
-- Place where people will be brought before the King of terrors
-- Place where burning sulphur will be scattered through the tents
-- Place for those who did not know God
I hope that these verses have given you more clarity about what we can expect if we do not make the correct decisions now.
God bless you and do not forget to write if you have any questions or doubts.
By Andrés Vargas
Translation by Jessica Foucher
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