Many people
today choose not to believe in an eternal place of punishment, referred to as Hell,
and for others it is just inconceivable for such a place to serve a
purpose. Even within the greater
Christian community there are those who do not believe what is clearly stated
in the Bible concerning Hell. Some
contemporary authors are making headlines, following the course of many before
them, by continuing to challenge the existence of Hell. They advocate various
ideas of “universal reconciliation” – that God’s love for us is so great, that
no human being will be condemned to Hell. Even a local newspaper announced one
of these author’s books with the headline, “New Book Challenges Classic Notions
of Hell.” The word “notions” puts a
particular slant on the belief, which could lead to the conclusion that the
other truths God has revealed to us are to be regarded as “notions” (an
opinion, whim, idea, fanciful impulse) as well.
So how do we begin a candid, honest investigation of this place that is
self-described by its very name?
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