Luke 16:19-31
Does hell exist? Yes, hell exists, according to the Bible.
The term hell means, broadly, “place of conscious torment after death.”
Revelation 20:14-15 ; Romans 6:23 ; Revelation 21:1-2
1. We know that it was originally intended for demonic spiritual beings, not people.
2. The experience of being in hell is compared to burning.
Mark 9:43; Mark 9:47-48; Matthew 18:9; Luke 16:24
a. Hell is compared to darkness. Matthew 22:13
b. Hell is associated with intense grief Matthew 8:12
c. Hell is associated with horror Mark 9:48; Matthew 5:29–30
d. Jesus taught frequently about Hell—
Matthew 5:22; Matthew 18:9; Matthew 8:12
- The Reality of Hell:
Matthew 23:33; 25:41; Mark 9:43; Matthew 5:22; 8:8–12
- Rebellion leads to Hell:
Matthew 22:1–14; Luke 14:15–24; Matthew 25:41
- Hell is a place of Regret: Matthew 13:42; Matthew 22:13; 24:51; Luke 13:28
- Hell is Relentless: Mark 9:48; Matthew 25:46
- There is Reconciliation while there is time:
John 5:24; John 3:16-18