What is fear of hell called?

The Fear of Hell is Technically Known as Stygiophobia and is mostly associated with religious ideology in which ‘hell’ is seen as a place of punishment for the ‘sins’ a person commits throughout their lives. Fear of Hell Symptoms.

What does the Bible say about fear of hell?

In Matthew 13:42, Jesus says: “And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” HELL IS FOREVER! All who enter hell — abandon all hope! The horror of hell — for even one second is unbearable — but FOREVER!

What are some of the problems with Hell?

As noted, contributing to the problem of hell are the numerous myths or false beliefs that surround it. Myth #1: Hell is a place to be united with unbelievers.

Are there people in Hell who will eventually be released?

A seventh myth is that there are people in hell who will eventually be released and granted entrance into heaven. As much as we might wish this were true, it isn’t. The Bible does not teach the doctrine of universalism, that is, the idea that everyone will eventually be saved and given eternal life in the new heaven and new earth.

Do people experience God in Hell?

Finally, there is the myth that in hell people will be rid of God and have no experience of him. That is not true. It is true they will have no experience of God’s loving and gracious presence, but they will most assuredly experience his presence in justice and wrath.

Do Christians believe in Hell and eternal punishment?

The reality of hell and eternal punishment is not a popular topic, even among Christians. Part of the problem is that the nature of hell has been horribly distorted in our culture and portrayed as an experience that is far from what we read in the NT. When I’m asked why I believe in hell, my response is three-fold.