Where is Hell?

Introduction

A companion of a newly converted Christian said to him one day, "Can you tell me where hell is?" After a moment's hesitation the young Christian said, "Yes, it's at the end of a Christ-less life." ~ Author Unknown

This is a very provocative and bold statement. There is a lot being said here that is easily missed if not read carefully. This hub will be about a Christ-less life. I will do my best to show where hell is and why hell is where it is.

Christ-less Life

Many have refused the sacrifice of Jesus for their sins. They believe they should pay for them with their own death and torment, or that Jesus isn't good enough for them. Some believe there is no such thing as redemption, while others believe there is nothing after this life.

The word hell is written in the KJV Bible 54 times in 54 different passages of scripture.The first mention of the word hell is

Deu 32:22 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

Another great passage about hell is a statement Jesus Himself made about it.

Mat 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

Jesus said that hell was prepared for the devil and his angels. What this tells me is that man was not meant to go to hell. Any man, woman, or child who goes there will be a trespasser. They will get the same torment that Satan is worthy of simply because they refuse Christ.

Rev_21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Hell is Very Accurate

Why Men go to Hell

God created Adam perfect. Adam had the choice to do anything he wanted to do. Nothing was a sin except for one small thing. He was not to eat the fruit of one tree in the Garden of Eden. He could eat of every other tree, but not the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

Now why would God allow this tree to be there? I can't answer that question with certainty, but I can speculate about it. God didn't create man to "MAKE" him obedient. Obedience is a choice that we make. Adam had to choose.

So Adam chose to eat the forbidden fruit. He chose imperfection over perfection, evil over good. Satan deceived the woman, Eve, and caused her to eat the fruit. She gave to Adam and he ate also. Both made the choice to eat regardless of the temptation of Satan.

From that time forward, anyone born was born with a sin nature. We are all sinners because of this sin nature. A question for you to think about. When you were a child, who taught you how to tell a lie?

Satan as an Angel of Light

Why Does There Have to be a Hell?

Many don't know why hell was created in the first place. They believe God wants to send men to hell, but this is not the case. God actually created hell for the devil and his angels.Jesus spoke the Word Himself concerning the reason for hell. Mat 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

Man was never meant to go to hell, but was created perfect in every way. As I stated earlier, man made a bad decision. it is the decision that man made that will condemn him to hell.

Burned up?

There are some who believe the body who goes into hell will be burned up and be no more. When God appeared to Moses in Exodus, He spoke from a burning bush which was on fire, but not consumed. The bush felt the heat but remained intact. The souls of those who die and end up in hell will feel the same heat, but not be consumed.

I am sure many who are in hell right now, would love to have one more chance to repent. There is no doubt, a lot of praying going on in hell at this very moment.

Isaiah 5:14 states that hell has enlarged herself and is without measure. What is really interesting is that New Jerusalem was measured. Hell will be larger than the Holy City of God which comes down from Heaven.

Jesus Crucifixion

How Can One Keep out of Hell?

God didn't condemn man and leave him out to dry. Even though man made the mistake of disobeying Him, God fixed it so that man could get back to where he once was. One thing He never did was take away man's freedom to choose. Man chooses his own way or God's way. God's way brings man back to the grace of God, but his own way condemns him to hell.

God made one way to redeem man from the world. He sent His Word, His Son, to die on the cross for the sins of all men. A gift that was given freely to all who will accept it. It is still offered to those who haven't accepted it yet. It cost man nothing, but cost God everything.

Jesus was more than just a man or a good teacher. He was the Son of God, the Word of God, and also He was God in a body of flesh. He showed the way. There is no other way for man to be saved. God has spoken it, and He does not change His word.

Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Reading the scriptures above, one can see that Jesus didn't condemn anyone. That isn't why He came. He came to redeem man because man was already condemned. You can also see that God will not force man to serve him or accept Jesus. It must be a free choice made by each individual. It is now time for you to believe in Jesus and confess your sins before Him.

Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.