Biblical Answer

What the Bible Teaches about Hell

The Bible does not teach that hell is a place of torment, but rather a common grave or a place of annihilation. This understanding is supported by Old Testament Scriptures, which describe hell as a place where the dead reside (e.g., Job 14:13; Psalm 6:5). The New Testament also uses the term "hell" (hades) to describe a state of non-existence or annihilation, rather than a place of punishment (e.g., Matthew 10:28; Luke 12:5).

The Bible teaches that hell is a place where the wicked will be punished, but not necessarily in a place of torment. In fact, the Bible teaches that Christ suffered the punishment of hell for our sins, and that we can avoid hell by trusting in Him (Matthew 5:22; 1 Peter 2:24). The character of hell is not one of torment, but rather of annihilation or non-existence. This understanding is supported by passages such as Revelation 20:15, which describes hell as a place where the wicked will be thrown into the lake of fire, but not necessarily a place of torment.

The Bible teaches that hell is a place of punishment, but not a place of torment. This understanding is supported by passages such as Matthew 10:28, which says that those who fear God will not be afraid of those who can kill the body, but cannot kill the soul. The Bible teaches that our souls are immortal and will continue to exist after death, but not necessarily in a place of torment. Rather, our souls will either exist in the presence of God or in a state of non-existence or annihilation. This understanding is supported by passages such as Psalm 6:5, which describes hell as a place where the dead reside, and Revelation 20:15, which describes hell as a place where the wicked will be thrown into the lake of fire.