What Does the Bible Say About Hell?

Scripture reveals that hell is a real place of eternal separation from God and punishment for the wicked.

Scripture on Hell

Matthew 25:41 New Testament
"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'"
Revelation 20:15 New Testament
"Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire."
2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 New Testament
"He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might."
Isaiah 66:24 Old Testament
"And they will go out and look on the dead bodies of those who rebelled against me; the worms that eat them will not die, the fire that burns them will not be quenched, and they will be loathsome to all mankind."
Psalm 9:17 Old Testament
"The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God."
The Bottom Line
The Bible consistently warns that unrepentant sin leads to eternal judgment, but Jesus offers salvation through His sacrifice.
Try Today

Examine your heart and life - if there is any unrepentant sin, turn from it and place your faith in Christ to be delivered from God's wrath.

Prayer

As Jesus said, 'Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation' (Matthew 26:41).

Heavenly Father, I confess that I have sinned against You. I deserve Your judgment and wrath. But I am so thankful that Jesus took the punishment I deserve on the cross. Help me to hate sin and turn from it, and to trust fully in Your Son for my salvation. Please deliver me from the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. In Jesus' name, Amen.

📚 Read Matthew 25 to see Jesus' full teaching on the final judgment.

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