In the Old Testament “hell” is not specifically mentioned in name, but the word used in reference to the after life is “ Sheol,” which is used to refer to the dwelling place of people after death. “Sheol”: Place of the Dead in the Old Testament ” Now a question may be asked, what do the Scriptures teach about “ hell?” Packer also writes, “New Testament teaching about hell is meant to appall us and strike us dumb with horror, assuring us that, as heaven will be better than we could dream, so hell will be worse than we can conceive. It is so unpopular with us that few would give credence to it at all except that it comes to us from the teaching of Christ himself. Theologian R.C Sproul writes, “There is no biblical concept more grim or terror-invoking than the idea of hell. It is a harsh and terrifying truth that awaits those who will not respond to the Gospel. “ Hell” is a Christian belief and teaching that many would like to avoid or forget altogether. Hell is a place of torment, ordained by God for Devils and reprobate sinners, wherein by His justice He confines them to everlasting punishment tormenting them both in Body and Soul, being deprived of God’s favor, objects of His wrath, under which they must lie to all eternity.
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