23/12/2021
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗜 𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗗 𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟?
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The Bible describes hell as a horrible place. A place where “the fire is not quenched” (Mark 9:44-49. Obviously, hell is a place we should avoid.
Why does hell even exist, and why does God send some people there? God “prepared” hell for the devil and the fallen angels after they rebelled against Him ( Matt. 25:41). Those who refuse God’s offer of forgiveness will suffer the same eternal destiny. Why is hell necessary? All sin is ultimately against God ( Ps. 51:4), and since God is an infinite and eternal being, only an infinite and eternal penalty is sufficient. Hell is where God condemns sin and all those who reject Him. The Bible makes it clear that we have all sinned ( Rom. 3:10-23), so, as a result, we all deserve to go to hell. The Bible is very clear on how a person can avoid going to hell after death.
So, how can we not go to hell? Since only an infinite and eternal penalty is sufficient, an infinite and eternal price must be paid. God became a human being in the Person of Jesus Christ (John 1:1, 14). God became a human being so that He could die for us. Jesus, God in human form, died on the cross. As God, His death was infinite and eternal in value, paying the full price for sin ( 1 John 2:2). God invites us to receive Jesus Christ as Savior, accepting His death as the full and just payment for our sins. God promises that anyone who believes in Jesus (John 3:16), trusting Him alone as the Savior, will be saved, i.e., not go to hell.
God does not want anyone to go to hell ( 2 Pet. 3:9). If you want to not go to hell, receive Jesus as your Savior. Very simple. Tell God that you recognize that you are a sinner and that you deserve to go to hell. Declare to God that you are trusting in Jesus Christ as your Savior. Thank God for providing for your salvation. Simple faith, trusting in Jesus Christ as the Savior, is how you can avoid going to hell.