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No. The original words translated as “hell” in some older Bible translations (Hebrew, “Sheol”; Greek, “Hades”) basically refer to “the Grave,” that is, the common grave of mankind. The Bible shows that people in “the Grave” are in a state of nonexistence. The dead are unconscious and so cannot feel pain.
Hell. A word used in the King James Version (as well as in the Catholic Douay Version and most older translations) to translate the Hebrew sheʼohlʹ and the Greek haiʹdes. In the King James Version the word “hell” is rendered from sheʼohlʹ 31 times and from haiʹdes 10 times. This version is not consistent, however, since sheʼohlʹ is ...
Nov 1, 2013 · WHAT MANY BELIEVE. “Immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell, where they suffer the punishments of hell, ‘eternal fire.’” (Catechism of the Catholic Church) Some religious leaders say that hell is a state of complete isolation and separation from God.
Many religions teach that God condemns the wicked to a hell of eternal torment after they die. Yet, the Bible tells us that ‘God is love’ and that our dead loved ones are at peace.
Oct 1, 2012 · The Bible teaches that God too is incensed when innocent people are victimized —and he promises that he will punish the wicked. Notice what is stated here at Isaiah 3:11: “Woe to the wicked one! —Calamity; for the treatment rendered by his own hands will be rendered to him!”. So we can be confident that God will punish wicked people.
Nov 1, 2009 · Immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell, where they suffer the punishments of hell, ‘eternal fire.’. The chief punishment of hell is eternal separation from God.”. — Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1994 edition, page 270.
Here is a summary of the story Jesus told: A rich man lived in luxury. A beggar named Lazarus was placed at the rich man’s gate; he hoped to be given any food that dropped from the rich man’s table. In time, Lazarus died, and angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In the story, both men are portrayed ...
The Bible’s answer. Hell (“Sheol” and “Hades” in the Bible’s original languages) is simply the grave, not a place of fiery torment. Who go to hell? Both good people and bad people. (Job 14:13; Psalm 9: 17) The Bible says that this common grave of mankind is “the house of meeting for everyone living.”. — Job 30:23.
As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we strive to adhere to the form of Christianity that Jesus taught and that his apostles practiced. This article summarizes our basic beliefs. God. We worship the one true and Almighty God, the Creator, whose name is Jehovah. (Psalm 83:18; Revelation 4: 11) He is the God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, “The Roman Catholic Church teaches that hell . . . will last forever; its suffering will have no end.”. This Catholic teaching, the encyclopedia goes on to say, “is still held by many conservative Protestant groups.”. Hindus, Buddhists and Muhammadans also teach that hell is a place of torment.
