How long does hell last?
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How long does hell last?
The short answer is forever. The more elaborate answer is “until you die.” Christians have struggled with understanding and explaining Hell for two thousand years. Hell was not an invention that was developed later on by church leaders to control people.
Will they leave hell when Heaven and Earth end?
It does not say that they will leave hell at the point in time when heaven and earth end. They might continue to stay in hell afterwards, if paradise and hell are somewhere outside of the heavens and the earth.
Will other people stay in Hell forever according to Islam?
In other words, if Muslims insist that the believers will stay in paradise forever then nothing in these verses suggests other people will not stay in hell forever. These verses open up only the possibility that the period in hell (and paradise) may be limited, but they do not give a definite promise or conclusive statement in that regard.
Is the dwelling in hell eternal?
If heaven and earth are eternal (according to Islam), these verses imply that the dwelling in hell will be eternal as well (except if God wills otherwise for some).
Hell lasts as long as heaven. For example, Daniel speaks of those who will awake from death: “Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt” ( Daniel 12:2 ).
Is Hell a place of torment for unbelievers?
What we often mean by the common use of the term “hell” is a place of torment for unbelievers. The final place of eternal torment for unbelievers is the lake of fire ( Rev 20:10 ), but they will not be sent there by God until his final act of judgment known as the Great White Throne judgment ( Rev 20:11-15 ).
Do humans have the potential or possibility of going to Hell?
Human beings have the potential or possibility of going to Hell because we also have the possibility and potential to go to Heaven (by God’s grace). (CCC #1035) Particular Judgment occurs immediately after a person dies and their soul is separated from their bodies.
Do people send themselves to hell when they reject Christ?
People send themselves to hell when they reject Christ. Yes, those who do not accept Jesus will go to hell but that’s because of their own choosing. Our God is a God of love.