Tag: Hell

Why Hell Matters

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JEFF TURNER

Today, many people in churches avoid talking about hell, or they argue about whether it even exists. Some claim the Bible’s words about hell are just symbolic, not meant to be taken literally. But Scripture gives clear warnings, and one important example comes from Matthew 25:41, where Jesus says, “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.”

This verse directly shows that hell is not a temporary place or a one-time event where souls simply vanish. The word “eternal” here means it lasts forever. Some people suggest the wicked will be destroyed in a single moment and cease to exist, but Jesus taught otherwise. He described hell as a fire that never dies out and a punishment without end.

It’s also important to realise that Jesus spoke about hell more than anyone else in the Bible, making it clear that it is a real, eternal consequence for rejecting God.

These people will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

2 Thessalonians 1:9

Who Rules Over Hell?

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TEXAS GOSPEL STAFF

When believers discuss hell, some mistakenly think of Satan as its ruler. However, Scripture paints a very different picture. In Matthew 10:28, Jesus says, “Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Here, Jesus does not name who’s in charge, but the context makes it clear: this is not Satan. It is God.

God, not Satan, is the sovereign ruler. Satan is not its king; he is its prisoner. Revelation 20:10 confirms that Satan, along with the beast and the false prophet, will be cast into the lake of fire. This lake of fire, prepared for Satan and his fallen angels, was created by God.

Jesus’ warning to fear God is serious. While people can harm our bodies, only God has the power to determine the eternal fate of our souls. He will judge all, including Satan, demons, and sinners who reject Christ.

The message is clear: fear God, the righteous Judge. Physical harm is temporary, but the eternal destiny of your soul is what matters most. Through Jesus, God offers salvation, but rejecting Him leads to judgment in hell.