Heaven and Hell

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How can an all-loving God torture people forever? What happens to babies who aren't baptized? How can this be fair? If you have struggled with the notion of Heaven and Hell, you'll be relieved to know, this common notion is not biblical. When we let the Bible speak for itself, we find that God is consistent, fair, and loving.

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No One Has Ascended to Heaven*

*That is, except Jesus Christ, who came down from Heaven (John 3:13). But when you read in Luke 16:22 that "the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom," it's easy to assume this means Lazarus was...
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The Truth About the Rich Man and Lazarus

The most common interpretation of Jesus' parable of Lazarus and the rich man is that we all have immortal souls that go to either heaven or hell immediately at death. But does this parable really say that?
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Introduction

Read this amazing story: One day a rich man and a poor man both die. Instantly, they both awaken—but to find themselves in very different circumstances.
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
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The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus

The tale of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus is one of Jesus' most well known parables. It's also one of the most misunderstood sections of the Bible. What was Jesus trying to tell us through this parable? Was...
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A Trip to Hell and Back

Do you know the truth about "hell" as described in the Bible? Come along on a journey with someone who's been there and returned!
Dante's The Divine Comedy
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Is Hell Real?

For Christians who believe in a God of love, the concept of an ongoing hell can be disturbing and difficult to understand. What the Bible truly teaches about hell may surprise you!
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Will I Go to Heaven When I Die?

The idea of going consciously to heaven at death seems comforting. But does that make it true? The Bible's answer may astonish you!
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If a Man Dies, Will He Live Again?

It's the great question: If you die, will you live again? You need to settle the question in your mind. And you can! Learn the good news from the Bible that answers this question!
Is Hell Real?
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Is Hell Real?

Is it a place of agony, separation from God, superstition or something else? The genuine truth is like nothing you have ever heard.
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What Does the Bible Say About Where a Person's Spirit Goes When He or She Dies?

That's an insightful question. It leads to showing that human beings do not have an immortal soul. As the Bible states, man is a "soul" (Genesis 2:7 KJV). And the "soul that sins" will die (Ezekiel 18:20).
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Did Elijah Go to Heaven?

Does the Bible contradict itself saying that Elijah was taken up to heaven?
Near Death Experiences and the Bible
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Near Death Experiences and the Bible

While many people have experienced this sensation, learn why it is not the biblical description of death.
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Twitter, Purgatory and the Pope

Is purgatory a biblical teaching?
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Gates of Hell

Have archaeologists found the "Gates of Hell" in Turkey? Where did we get our popular ideas on hell, anyway?
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How Can God Be Love?

If God is love what happens to those who never hear of Jesus? Does Revelation 20 have anything to do with a plan of God? How would you answer?
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Elijah Proves the Rapture

Wasn't Elijah the prophet raptured to heaven?
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Do You Have An Immortal Soul?

A recent caller was shocked to learn what the Bible says about the immortality of the soul. You may be as well.
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Will the Rapture protect you?

Does the Bible teach you will be protected in heaven during the tribulation?
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Lessons No One Taught Me About Christmas and the Bible

We can learn some interesting things from other people or experiences. But the most useful and surprising information only comes from one place: the Bible.
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The Greatest Heresy?

If you are immortal, why does the Bible talk about souls that die?
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