Eternal hell will be inescapable! Repent of your sins today!

[KingJ]

In a time when many pulpits shy away from judgment and sin, we must be clear: there comes a moment when God's mercy ceases and His judgment begins. When He drops the hammer, it is final.

While we can certainly debate the length of time one will spend directly in the fires of hell and how much agony a spirit will endure, as we know, God is good (Psalm 136:1), just (Job 34:12), and righteous in all His ways (Psalm 145:17). What is not up for debate is the inescapability of eternal punishment in a place called the lake of fire.


1. Hell Is Real and Conscious

Luke 16:19–31 gives us the clearest picture from Jesus Himself: "In Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me... for I am in anguish in this flame.’” (Luke 16:23-24, ESV)

Notice:
A. The rich man is in an agonising fire.
B. He is aware.
C. He feels.
D. He remembers.
E. He regrets.
F. He cannot leave.

This is not torture in a sadistic sense. This is agony, the torment of knowing you are eternally separated from God, conscious of your guilt, your lost opportunities, and the unending justice of your punishment.


2. Hell Is Eternal – Not Temporary

The Bible is painfully clear: hell lasts forever.

Revelation 14:11 (ESV) "And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night..."
Matthew 25:46 (ESV) "And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

The same word for “eternal” is used for heaven and for hell. If heaven is eternal, so is hell.

Revelation 20:10 (ESV) "And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur... and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."

Not symbolic. Not poetic. Not purgatory. Forever and ever.


3. Hell Is Final – There Is No Escape

There is no appeal, no parole, no exit door.

Hebrews 9:27 (ESV) "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment."

No reincarnation. No reset. No purgatory. After death, judgment.

2 Thessalonians 1:8–9 (ESV) "...in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God... They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord..."

This destruction is not annihilation, it is separation from God, the source of all light, joy, peace, and hope.


4. Hell Will Be Full of Memory and Regret

The rich man remembers his life. He begs that someone go warn his brothers.

“I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house—for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them..." (Luke 16:27–28)

Agony is amplified by memory. Every sermon heard but ignored. Every altar call resisted. Every time you said, “Maybe later.”


5. When God Drops the Hammer, It’s Too Late

There is a finality to God's judgment that cannot be overstated.

Proverbs 29:1 (ESV) "He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing."

Genesis 6:3 (ESV) "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever..."

God is long-suffering, but He is not endlessly patient. There comes a point when He will no longer strive with man.


Conclusion: Flee from the Wrath to Come

Hell is real. It is eternal. It is conscious. It is inescapable. And many will be there.

"Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction..." (Matthew 7:13)

But there is still hope today.

“Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

The same Jesus who warned of hell endured the wrath of God on the cross to save you from it. But you must come to Him now.

Invitation - Will you wait until it’s too late? Will you gamble with eternity? When God drops the hammer, there will be no undoing it.

Come to Christ while the door of mercy is still open.

Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

 

[B-A-C]

Hell is NOT permanent. However the Lake of Fire is.

Rev 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged, every one of them according to their deeds.
Rev 20:14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.
Rev 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

 

[KingJ]

Hell is NOT permanent. However the Lake of Fire is.

Rev 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged, every one of them according to their deeds.
Rev 20:14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.
Rev 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Well yes and no. You are being pedantic and not entirely correct.

1. in everyday Christian teaching, “hell” is commonly understood as the final place of eternal punishment, not just a temporary holding place.

2. Jesus used the word 'hell' to warn of eternal, conscious punishment:

A. Mark 9:43–48, He describes hell as the place where “the fire is not quenched” and “the worm does not die.”

B. Matthew 10:28, He warns that God can “destroy both soul and body in hell,” indicating a total, final destruction, not just temporary suffering.

---------------------

If anyone dies today, they will go to a hell in Hades / Sheol. Abrahams bosom, the paradise in Hades was cleared by Jesus. Hades, both the hellish side and the prior paradise will be thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire will also be called a hell by many. This should be a 'duh' fact....

 

[bdavidc]

In a time when many pulpits shy away from judgment and sin, we must be clear: there comes a moment when God's mercy ceases and His judgment begins. When He drops the hammer, it is final.

While we can certainly debate the length of time one will spend directly in the fires of hell and how much agony a spirit will endure, as we know, God is good (Psalm 136:1), just (Job 34:12), and righteous in all His ways (Psalm 145:17). What is not up for debate is the inescapability of eternal punishment in a place called the lake of fire.


1. Hell Is Real and Conscious

Luke 16:19–31 gives us the clearest picture from Jesus Himself: "In Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me... for I am in anguish in this flame.’” (Luke 16:23-24, ESV)

Notice:
A. The rich man is in an agonising fire.
B. He is aware.
C. He feels.
D. He remembers.
E. He regrets.
F. He cannot leave.

This is not torture in a sadistic sense. This is agony, the torment of knowing you are eternally separated from God, conscious of your guilt, your lost opportunities, and the unending justice of your punishment.


2. Hell Is Eternal – Not Temporary

The Bible is painfully clear: hell lasts forever.

Revelation 14:11 (ESV) "And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night..."
Matthew 25:46 (ESV) "And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

The same word for “eternal” is used for heaven and for hell. If heaven is eternal, so is hell.

Revelation 20:10 (ESV) "And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur... and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."

Not symbolic. Not poetic. Not purgatory. Forever and ever.


3. Hell Is Final – There Is No Escape

There is no appeal, no parole, no exit door.

Hebrews 9:27 (ESV) "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment."

No reincarnation. No reset. No purgatory. After death, judgment.

2 Thessalonians 1:8–9 (ESV) "...in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God... They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord..."

This destruction is not annihilation, it is separation from God, the source of all light, joy, peace, and hope.


4. Hell Will Be Full of Memory and Regret

The rich man remembers his life. He begs that someone go warn his brothers.

“I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house—for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them..." (Luke 16:27–28)

Agony is amplified by memory. Every sermon heard but ignored. Every altar call resisted. Every time you said, “Maybe later.”


5. When God Drops the Hammer, It’s Too Late

There is a finality to God's judgment that cannot be overstated.

Proverbs 29:1 (ESV) "He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing."

Genesis 6:3 (ESV) "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever..."

God is long-suffering, but He is not endlessly patient. There comes a point when He will no longer strive with man.


Conclusion: Flee from the Wrath to Come

Hell is real. It is eternal. It is conscious. It is inescapable. And many will be there.

"Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction..." (Matthew 7:13)

But there is still hope today.

“Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

The same Jesus who warned of hell endured the wrath of God on the cross to save you from it. But you must come to Him now.

Invitation - Will you wait until it’s too late? Will you gamble with eternity? When God drops the hammer, there will be no undoing it.

Come to Christ while the door of mercy is still open.

Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Thanks for sharing this. I was very encouraged by your clear presentation of the permanence of hell. This is what the Bible teaches, and you support it solidly with Scripture. Far too often this truth is downplayed, but Jesus Himself said, “These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life” (Matthew 25:46). Note that the word “eternal” is the same for both the destination of the lost and the destination of the saved, if one is eternal the other is also.

You are also right that Revelation makes this quite clear: “The smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night” (Revelation 14:11). God is not vague on this subject. Judgment is final, and there are no “do-overs” after death (Hebrews 9:27).

Thank you for standing on the truth. We need to hear more like this. straightforward, unapologetic, and fully Scriptural, for the fear of man dilutes it, but the fear of the Lord makes us wise.

 

[th1bill]

I try not to beat people over the head with scripture, but your presentation of Hell-fire and Brimstone is refreshing and timely, KJ.