Hell’s Answers

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I have been absolutely afraid of hell since I was a little boy. More than a spanking from my dad. Church taught me that if we sin, we go to hell. Now, I am sure that the pastor made sure that believing in Jesus sets us free from hell, but that is not what I recorded in my ADHD brain. I knew my sin and I was sure I was going to hell. Why? Because I kept doing it. Whatever the sin was isn’t important. The idea that I have to try to be a good boy or face hell forever is what kept me at least trying to be good.

Galatians 2:16 Paul tells us “We Jews know that we have no advantage of birth over “non-Jewish sinners.” We know very well that we are not set right with God by rule-keeping but only through personal faith in Jesus Christ. How do we know? We tried it—and we had the best system of rules the world has ever seen! Convinced that no human being can please God by self-improvement, we believed in Jesus as the Messiah so that we might be set right before God by trusting in the Messiah, not by trying to be good.

If only I knew this verse as a child. It would have told me that even if I tried harder, I will fall short anyways so just trust in Jesus and I won’t go to hell. But I didn’t find this verse until I turned 40. I read the Bible but never saw this. Maybe that is when I was falling asleep or in an ADHD conversation with 5 other things, but I never saw this. I wish I had been taught this sooner because Galatians 2:16 set me free from the bondage of sin and hell.

There were two books I have read that shook me to the core when it came to hell. A Divine Revelation of Hell by Mary K. Baxter and 23 Minutes in Hell by, Bill Weise. Bills book says, “My sincere hope is that this book is the closest you will ever come to experiencing hell for yourself” Bill Wiese saw the searing flames of hell, felt total isolation, and experienced the putrid and rotting stench, deafening screams of agony, terrorizing demons, and finally, the strong hand of God lifting him out of the pit–“Tell them I am coming very, very soon!” Wiese’s visit to the devil’s lair lasted just twenty-three minutes, but he returned with vivid details etched in his memory. Since this life-changing ordeal, he has spent the last seven years studying the Scriptures to find answers and has listed more than 150 Bible verses referencing hell. The concept of hell varies widely across religions and spiritual traditions, reflecting diverse beliefs about the afterlife, morality, and divine justice. 

Bill’s book recounts his personal experience of what he describes as a literal visit to hell, followed by scriptural research and theological reflections. This briefing is designed to give an overview of Wiese’s claims, the biblical basis for his views, and the core messages he aims to convey to the reader.

I. Wiese’s Experience in Hell

• Sudden and Unexpected: Wiese claims that on November 23, 1998, at 3:00 AM, he was suddenly transported to a prison-like cell in hell, completely awake and cognizant. He did not experience this as a dream.
• Quote: “Suddenly, at 3:00 a.m. on the 23rd, without any notice, I found myself being hurled through the air, and then was falling to the ground, completely out of control.”
• The Cell: He describes the cell as having rough-hewn stone walls and a door made of thick metal bars. He was naked, which added to his feeling of vulnerability.
• Extreme Heat: The first sensation he noticed was the unbearable heat, which he felt should have disintegrated his flesh.
• Quote: “It was hot—far beyond any possibility of sustaining life. It was so hot that I wondered, ‘Why am I still alive? How could I survive such intense heat?’”
• Demonic Beings: Four beings were “assigned” to him, who were extremely strong. He describes feeling their presence as an intrusion of darkness. He was thrown against the wall and felt extreme pain, though it seemed partially blocked.
• Quote: “One of the creatures picked me up. e strength of the beast was amazing… en the beast threw me against the wall. I crumbled onto the floor. It felt as though every bone in my body had been broken.”
• The Pit: He was then taken to a vast pit of flames with smaller pits surrounding it, each containing a single lost soul. He describes this vision after rising up through a tunnel.
• Quote: “As I went higher, I could view the vast wasteland of hell… To the right of the large inferno were thousands of small pits, as far as I could see. Each pit was no more than three to five feet across and four to five feet deep—each pit holding a single lost soul.”
• No Escape: He emphasizes that there is no possibility of escape from hell.
• Quote: “positively there is no hope whatsoever; you will never get out. Your soul cannot die, and you are lost and in torment forever.”

II. The Return and Wiese’s Mission

• Ascension and Earth View: Wiese was suddenly transported back to earth. He had a breathtaking view of the planet and felt God’s power and control over the universe.
• Command from Jesus: Jesus commanded him to share his experience and warn others about hell. Jesus stated that it was not His desire for anyone to go there.
• Quote: “Jesus said to me, “Go and tell them about this place. It is not My desire that any should go there. Hell was made for the devil and his angels.”
• Urgency of Time: Wiese felt a great urgency to share his message as he believed Jesus was coming very soon.
• Quote: “Finally He said, “Tell them I am coming very, very soon.” In my spirit, I felt an urgency to warn as many people as possible, as time is running out. He sternly said it again: “TELL THEM I AM COMING VERY, VERY SOON!””
• Initial Trauma: Upon returning, Wiese was traumatized by the experience. His friend witnessed his state of distress, which affirmed the reality of what happened to him.

III. Research and Theological Points

• Biblical Authority: Wiese emphasizes the importance of the Bible as the absolute authority on the subject of hell. He encourages readers to investigate the Scriptures, not to just take his word for it.
• Literal Interpretation: He argues for a literal interpretation of hell as a physical place of fire and torment, not just a metaphor.
• Hell as a Place for the Devil and His Angels: The Bible states that hell was not originally created for humans, but for the devil and his angels. However, humans who reject God ultimately end up there.
• Quote: “For hell is viewed by our Lord Jesus Christ not as “made for man,” but “made for the devil and his angels.” Humans as such were made for fellowship with God and for eternal glory.”
• God’s Justice and Mercy: Wiese explains that while God is loving, he is also a just God who must punish sin. However, God provides a way of salvation through Jesus.
• Definition of Sin: The book defines sin as breaking God’s law, such as lying, stealing, and lust. Even “small” sins, when unrepented of, will lead to hell.
• Salvation Through Faith: Wiese emphasizes that salvation is not earned through good works, but is a free gift that comes through repentance, confession of sins, and faith in Jesus Christ.
• The Nature of Hell:Literal Fire: Hell is a literal place of fire and brimstone.
• Quote: “Hell is going to be eternity filled with grief and pain, an unquenchable fire, according to the Bible.”
• Darkness: There is also darkness in hell, although he was able to see near the flames.
• Pain and Torment: There is intense physical and emotional suffering, including torment from demonic beings.
• Desolation: It is a desolate place, void of all good things which come from God.
• Prison-like: Hell contains prison cells, pits, and barriers that keep the inhabitants confined.
• Degrees of Punishment: There are varying degrees of punishment based on the severity of sins.
• Nakedness: The souls in hell are naked.
• No Rest: The inhabitants of hell have no rest from their torment.
• No Hope: There is absolutely no hope of escape or redemption.
• Stench: The place has a foul and horrible odor.
• Demonic Influence: Wiese details that demons have great strength and that they cause torment to people on Earth and in hell.
• Quote: “Demons cause pain and inflict people. Why? e Bible says, “e thief [Satan] does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy” (John 10:10).”
• No Children in Hell: Wiese received an impression that no children are in hell.
• The Importance of Choice: The main message is that individuals have a choice to make between salvation and eternal damnation.

IV. Confirmation and Supporting Evidence

• Personal Confirmation: Wiese has received multiple confirmations of his experience. These include:
• A second brief vision of hell when he asked the Lord to confirm the experience.
• A man at the gym who claimed to feel called to speak to Wiese, who then converted to Christianity.
• A youth ministry who were unusually attentive when he shared his experience.
• Biblical Support: Wiese uses numerous biblical verses to support his claims about the nature of hell, degrees of punishment, and the role of demons. He also cites several biblical scholars and figures that support a literal understanding of hell. He relies heavily on the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the Book of Revelation.
• Historical Figures: Wiese references historical and influential figures who affirmed the authority of the Bible.

V. Main Message and Call to Action

The central message of the book is a call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ to avoid the horrors of hell. Wiese aims to shock the reader into realizing the severity of their choices and to emphasize the urgency of accepting God’s offer of salvation. He implores the reader to consider their eternal fate and to seek God through the Bible.

“23 Minutes in Hell” presents a vivid and disturbing account of hell, framed by Wiese’s personal experience and interpreted through a literal reading of the Bible. It is a forceful appeal for Christians to take a firm stand for the gospel, and for non-believers to consider the consequences of rejecting Christ. The book’s message is primarily evangelistic, designed to instill a sense of urgency and fear of the eternal consequences of sin.

Mary’s book was just as frightening. In her book A Divine Revelation of Hell, over a period of thirty nights, God gave Mary K. Baxter visions of hell and commissioned her to tell people still alive on earth to reject sin and evil, and to choose life in Christ. Here is an account of the place and beings of hell contrasted with the glories of heaven. Follow Mary in her supernatural journey as she enters with Jesus into a gateway to hell and encounters the sights, sounds, and smells of that dark place of torment, including its evil spirits, cells, pits, jaws, and heart. Be an eyewitness to the various punishments of lost souls and hear their shocking stories. This book is a reminder that each of us needs to accept the miracle of salvation before it is too late—and to intercede for those who do not yet know Christ. Time is running out.

The book recounts Baxter’s purported spiritual experiences, guided by Jesus Christ, into the depths of hell, as well as visions of heaven. The central purpose of the book, as presented in the excerpts, is to warn humanity about the reality of hell and to urge repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ. It also touches on end-times prophecies.

Key Themes and Ideas:

Reality of Hell:

• Experiential Testimony: The book emphasizes that hell is not a metaphor but a literal, horrifying place. Baxter claims to have been taken into hell by the Spirit of Jesus, witnessing its various torments firsthand.
• “My child, I will take you into hell by My Spirit, and I will show you many things which I want the world to know. I will appear to you many times; I will take your spirit out of your body and will actually take you into hell.”
• Physical and Spiritual Torment: Hell is described as a place of intense fire, brimstone, and unending suffering. Souls are trapped in skeletal forms, continually burned, and tormented by demons. The author experienced this torment herself.
• Specific Locations Within Hell: The book describes various areas within hell, such as the “left leg,” “right leg,” the “belly of hell,” a “fun center,” a “cell block,” “outer darkness”, and the “heart of hell,” each with its own particular forms of torment and purpose.
• Sensory Experience: Souls in hell retain their earthly senses, experiencing pain, despair, and terror. “You have all your senses in hell. And if you were blind on earth, you will be blind in hell.”

Purpose of Revelation:

• Warning and Salvation: Jesus tells Baxter that her purpose is to reveal the reality of hell so that many may be saved and repent. “For this purpose you were born, to write and tell what I have shown and told you. For these things are faithful and true. Your call is to let the world know there is a hell and that I, Jesus, was sent by God to save them from this torment.”
• Call to Repentance: The book is a direct call to repent from sin and seek salvation through Jesus Christ. The text emphasizes that ignoring God’s call can lead to eternal damnation.
  

Sins Leading to Hell:

• Unbelief and Rejection of Christ: A core reason for damnation is the rejection of Jesus and His offer of salvation. This can include delaying repentance. “God has spoken. Even when she was a child, I called and called her to repent and to serve Me…Tomorrow never came, for she waited too long.”
• Hypocrisy and Double Life: Those who profess faith but live sinful lives, betraying God’s principles, are condemned. “You pretended to love and serve Me when you were with Christians, but when you were away from Christians, you lied, cheated and stole.”
• Lack of Forgiveness and Bitterness: Holding onto anger, bitterness, and an unwillingness to forgive are shown as deadly sins.
• Witchcraft and Occultism: Engagement with the occult, sorcery, or any form of demonic worship are stated as pathways to hell. “Here in these cells are many souls that were in witchcraft or the occult. Some were sorcerers, mediums, drug peddlers, idol worshipers or evil people with familiar spirits.”
• Rebellion Against God: Even those who consider serving God, but actively rebel against the straight and narrow path are in grave danger. “This man is here because of his rebellion. The sin of rebellion is like the sin of witchcraft. In fact, all those who know My Word and My ways and have heard the gospel but still will not repent are in rebellion against Me.”
• Adultery and Sexual Sins: Adultery, sexual immorality, and lust are condemned as grave sins that can lead to damnation.
• Lying: Lying is associated with the devil and a reason for condemnation. “All liars will have their part in the lake of fire.”
  

The Nature of God:

• Loving and Compassionate: Despite the harshness of hell, God is presented as a loving God who desires that none should perish. “It is not My desire, nor that of My Father, that anyone should perish.” Tears of compassion ran down Jesus’ cheeks.
• Just and Holy: God’s justice is emphasized, highlighting that He will judge sin fairly and justly.
• All-Powerful and All-Knowing: God is all-powerful, having all authority in heaven and earth, and is aware of every soul’s choices and actions.
• Offers Freedom: God offers to break agreements with the devil, free people from curses and redeem them from hell.
  

End-Times Prophecies:

• The Beast and the Mark: The book foretells the rise of a beast who will demand a mark, the number 666, on people’s hands or foreheads to control them. The mark signifies allegiance to the beast and rejection of God. “During the last days an evil beast will arise out of the earth and deceive many from every nation upon the earth. He will demand that everyone receive his mark, the number 666, placed in their hands or on their foreheads.”
• Deception: The beast is characterized as a figure who will bring a false sense of peace, prosperity, and security, but ultimately lead people astray.
• The Fiery Serpent: Baxter encounters a “fiery serpent” that seems to represent demonic forces.
• The Return of Christ: The text anticipates the imminent return of Christ for the righteous, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment. “Repent, for the time is at hand, and the Lord of glory will soon appear.”The Bride of Christ: Baxter foresees the church being collected as the bride of Christ, made up of people from every nation, tribe and tongue.
• Final Judgement: The book describes a final judgement after Christ’s return, where the saved are rewarded and the damned are punished.
• A New Heaven and a New Earth: The current earth will pass away and will be replaced by a new earth with the New Jerusalem.
  

Call to Ministers:

• Responsibility of Leadership: The book calls on ministers, evangelists, preachers, and teachers to preach the true Gospel without compromise, warning them of the consequences of leading others astray. “Take heed you ministers of the gospel, for these are faithful and true sayings. Awake, evangelists, preachers, and teachers of My Word, all of you who are called to preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you are sinning, repent or you will likewise perish.”
• Avoidance of Hypocrisy: Ministers are warned about hypocrisy, lying, and greed as reasons for damnation.
• Repent and Teach Truth: Ministers are urged to repent and correct false doctrines to avoid God’s judgement.
  

Heavenly Visions:

• A Place of Glory and Beauty: Heaven is depicted as a place of immense beauty, light, and joy, with golden mountains, and mansions being built for the faithful.
• A Record of Good Works: Angels record the good works done on earth which translate into building materials for mansions in heaven.
• Lamb’s Book of Life: Salvation is tied to whether one’s name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
• Fellowship with God: There is the promise of an eternal fellowship with God for those that have put their faith in Christ.
  

The Army of the Lord:

• A Future Movement: The book prophecies of an “army” being raised up by God, comprised of ordinary people who are faithful and do mighty works. “Behold, I am preparing a holy army. They will do mighty exploits for me and destroy your high places.”
• Anointed and Empowered: This army will be empowered by the Spirit of God and will do mighty exploits for his name’s sake.
• Destroying Evil: They will stand against the forces of evil and fight against the work of the devil.

Quotes of Note:

• “My child, I am going to reveal unto you the reality of hell, that many may be saved, many will repent of their evil ways before it is too late.”
• “Remember to tell the people of earth that hell is real. Millions of lost souls are here, and more are coming every day. On the Great Judgment Day, death and hell will be cast into the lake of fire; that will be the second death.”
• “Satan comes as an angel of light to deceive the world.”
• “Married Christians, Jesus warns that you must not commit adultery. And desiring someone of the opposite sex, even when you don’t commit adultery, could be adultery in your heart.”
• “These are the words that Jesus spoke to me. He instructed me to write them and put them into a book and to tell them to the world. These words are true. These revelations were given to me by the Lord Jesus Christ so that all may know and understand the workings of Satan and the evil schemes he is planning for the future.”
• “The children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
• “Believe Me,” Jesus said, “if you sin, you have an advocate with the Father. If you repent of your sins, I will be faithful to cleanse you of all unrighteousness. But if you will not repent, I will come in a time you think not, and you will be cut off with the unbelievers and cast into outer darkness.”
• “Those that worship the beast and his image shall perish. Many shall be deceived and will fall, but I will save my children from the beast.”
• “Anyone who takes the mark will belong to the beast and will be thrown with him into the lake of fire which burns with fire and brimstone.”
• “Repent and be saved, for the kingdom of God is at hand. My will and My Word will be performed. Prepare the way of the Lord.”

These excerpts portray a dramatic and intensely visceral vision of hell, intended to inspire fear and repentance. They emphasize the urgent need for salvation through Jesus Christ and living a holy life, and also warn of end-times deception. The text is a fervent plea to the world to heed the warnings of the Lord and turn away from sin before it’s eternally too late. The goal is to emphasize the reality of hell and inspire readers to live according to the teachings of Jesus.

This should be enough to scare all of us. Both books are a huge warning if true. And because I read these books in order, I decided to try and live as holy as I possibly could. And guess what, I fell short. I found out that the more I tried to be holy, the more I sinned! I had to figure out what was going on with me. How could it be that I could not master this? Well, because I tried to do it myself. I learned that we don’t have the power to tackle or arrest sin on our own. This job is supposed to be given to the lord. All of it. Lay it all at his feet. When I started doing that, sin became less interesting. And when I learned the Holy Ghost doesn’t get any attention, I found the road to wisdom. And I found out about hell and who goes.

In order to understand hell, we need to go over the different religions and how they view hell. This is important because demographically, religions always mesh with each other and things can be picked up and remembered wrong. That doesn’t include Hollywood and the entertainment arenas that skew the truth leading us further off the beaten path. The Holy Ghost has two roles. To comfort us when we are down and to tell us the truth. This is how I came to my knowledge of the Bible. By asking the Holy Ghost what is true and what is not.

1. Abrahamic Religions

Christianity

• Traditional View: Hell is often described as eternal separation from God and a place of punishment for unrepentant sin. It is associated with fire, darkness, and torment (e.g., Matthew 25:41).
• Catholicism: Hell is eternal, but there is also Purgatory, a temporary state of purification for souls destined for heaven.
• Protestant Variations: Some denominations emphasize eternal conscious torment, while others (e.g., Seventh-day Adventists) teach annihilationism (sinners cease to exist).
• Universalism: A minority believe hell is temporary and all souls will eventually reconcile with God.

Islam

• Jahannam: A fiery abyss where disbelievers and evildoers suffer physical and spiritual torment. Described vividly in the Quran (e.g., Surah 4:56). Punishment may be eternal or temporary, depending on one’s deeds and God’s mercy.
• Barzakh: An intermediate state after death where souls await judgment.

Judaism

• Sheol: In the Hebrew Bible, it is a shadowy, neutral underworld for all the dead (not exclusive to sinners).
• Gehenna: A later concept influenced by Hellenism, seen as a place of temporary purification (up to 12 months) for souls before entering paradise (Olam Ha-Ba).

2. Dharmic Religions (Indian Traditions)

Hinduism

• Naraka: A temporary realm of suffering governed by Yama, the god of death. Souls are punished based on their karma (actions) but eventually reincarnate. Descriptions vary across texts (e.g., the Mahabharata lists 28 hells).
• Moksha: Liberation from the cycle of rebirth (samsara) is the ultimate goal, transcending hell and heaven.

Buddhism

• Naraka (Niraya): A hell realm in the cycle of samsara (rebirth). Beings endure intense suffering due to past negative karma but are not condemned eternally. The Lotus Sutra mentions “Avici,” the deepest hell, for grave sins.
• Goal: Escape samsara through enlightenment (Nirvana).

Sikhism

• Rejects literal hell/heaven. Suffering arises from ego and separation from the Divine. The Guru Granth Sahib describes hell as a state of mind caused by worldly attachment.

3. Other Traditions

Zoroastrianism

• Duzakh: A temporary hell where souls face punishment until the final renovation of the world (Frashokereti). Evil is purified by molten metal.

Ancient Egyptian Religion

• Duat: The underworld, where souls face judgment by Osiris. The unworthy are devoured by Ammit, ceasing to exist.

Greek/Roman Paganism

• Hades/Tartarus: A neutral underworld for all souls, with Tartarus as a prison for the wicked (e.g., Titans). Not eternal torment but a bleak existence.

Norse Mythology

• Hel: A cold, gloomy realm ruled by the goddess Hel, where those who die dishonorably reside. Not inherently punitive but joyless.

4. Modern/Non-Religious Views

• Metaphorical Interpretations: Some secular or liberal religious thinkers view hell as a metaphor for suffering in this life (e.g., guilt, addiction) or societal injustice.
• Atheism/Secularism: Rejects hell as a literal place, often attributing its origins to cultural control or fear-based teachings.

Key Themes

• Purpose: Hell often serves as moral deterrent (reward/punishment), though some traditions emphasize purification or existential consequences.
• Eternity vs. Temporality: Abrahamic faiths lean toward eternal punishment (with exceptions), while Eastern traditions see hell as temporary.
• Symbolism: Fire, darkness, and isolation are common symbols of spiritual separation or existential despair.

Hell is not a universal concept but a reflection of cultural, theological, and ethical values. While some faiths emphasize literal torment, others treat it as metaphorical or part of a broader cycle of spiritual growth. Understanding these differences highlights humanity’s diverse attempts to grapple with morality, justice, and the unknown.

In Christianity, we are told hell was created by God for the devil and his angels. Not to be confused with the everlasting fire which is the second death. the Bible says there are two deaths. The first and second. We all must die the first death as this is the wages of sin and punishment for what Adam and Eve did. Only two have been recorded to not die the first death. Elijah the prophet and Enoch of the 1 Book of Enoch, which it isn’t considered Canon. Both were carried up into a wheel within a wheel whirlwind machine never to be seen again.

Matthew 25:41 “Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” Here, in context, Jesus is talking about those who didn’t feed and look after his children. Those who didn’t love their neighbor as well. Matthew 25 is part of a separate discourse often called the “Judgment Discourse” which details Jesus’ teachings about the end times. This is when he separates the sheep from the goats. Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

Who are the goats on the left and the sheep on the right? This is a paramount question. Because according to Jesus when he sits on his throne, He will divide all of us. Does this mean the fallen angels too? I believe so. They wanted to be God over us. It was their job to feed us, cloth us, house us and visit us when we were in despair because Jesus paid our atonement and we were found holy under the eyes of Jesus thus the fallen angels had an opportunity to help us. And I am sure some did. But not many.

Remember back in Matthew 25 where it says everlasting fire? This is the lake of fire and not hell. The Bible mentions outer darkness, everlasting fire and a lake which are the same and Abraham’s bosom which Jesus called Paradise. 

The Bible does not explicitly state that God created “hell” as a distinct place separate from the “lake of fire” mentioned in Revelation. The confusion often arises from varying translations, interpretations and theological views of terms like Sheol (Hebrew), Hades (Greek), Gehenna, and the “lake of fire.” Here’s a breakdown:

1. Matthew 25:41 and the “Lake of Fire”

• Jesus refers to the “eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matt. 25:41). This is later identified as the “lake of fire” in Revelation 19:20 and 20:10–15, which serves as the final destination for Satan, his followers, and unredeemed humanity.

2. The Term “Hell” in Scripture

• Sheol/Hades: In the Old Testament, Sheol (translated as “Hades” in Greek) generally refers to the grave or the temporary abode of the dead (e.g., Psalm 16:10; Ecclesiastes 9:10). It is not explicitly a place of eternal punishment. Hades and Sheol were what they called the dump outside of Jerusalem. Garbage.
• Gehenna: Jesus uses this term (e.g., Matthew 5:22, Mark 9:43) to symbolize eternal judgment. Gehenna derives from the Valley of Hinnom, a historical site of pagan child sacrifice (Jeremiah 7:31), later metaphorically linked to divine punishment. This is the fire of Molech’s belly perhaps Jesus was warning those that practice this.
• Lake of Fire: Revelation 20:14–15 clarifies that Hades itself is cast into the lake of fire, which is the “second death.” This is the final, eternal state of punishment.

3. Does the Bible Say God Created “Hell”?

• The Bible does not explicitly state that God created a place called “hell” in the modern sense (as distinct from the lake of fire). The focus is on the lake of fire as the ultimate destination for evil (Rev. 20:10–15).
• The idea of “hell” as a separate intermediate state likely arises from blending concepts like Hades (the temporary abode of the dead) and Gehenna (symbolic of judgment) with the final lake of fire.
• God did not create hell or the garbage dump called Hades or Sheol. But the devil had the keys to it and death before Jesus paid the atonement giving a clue that the devil created it to hold our spirit hostage
• Jesus told the thief next to him on the tree, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). 
• Paradise was where Abraham’s descendants went after death
• There was a gulf between Hades and Paradise. Luke 16 says The rich man died and saw Abraham with Lazareth between the gulf. The rich man asked Lazareth to dip his finger in water to cool his tongue for he was tormented there in the heat. But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us

4. Theological Development

• Later Christian tradition (e.g., Dante’s Inferno or medieval theology) often expanded on these biblical terms, creating distinctions not explicitly present in Scripture. The Bible’s emphasis is on the finality of the lake of fire, not a graded or compartmentalized afterlife.

The “everlasting fire” in Matthew 25:41 and the “lake of fire” in Revelation are the same final reality. The Bible does not teach a separate “hell” created independently of this; rather, it presents the lake of fire as the ultimate judgment prepared for Satan, demons, and those who reject God. The term “hell” (when equated with Gehenna or the lake of fire) is part of this final judgment, not a distinct place.

In fact, the Bible says God throws death and hades into the lake of fire so if God created death and hades which is a temporary place, why bother tossing it into the lake of fire? We know he created the lake of fire. It’s possible the devil created death and hades. Otherwise, why would Jesus take them from him?

So there are three places. Two are below the Earth and one is far away into the outer darkness.

1.) Hades or Hell

This is the garbage dump that spirits go who worshipped the material world and themselves. After Jesus visited paradise with the thief, he preached to those in Hades. 1 Peter 3:19 by which also He went and preached unto the spirits in prison. Jesus went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits. To those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. Paradise is not prison.

2.) Paradise or Abraham’s Bosom or Side

A place where all of Abraham’s descendants and those who followed God went after death. 

3.) Lake of Fire or Outer Darkness

Where hades/hell, satan and all his angels and those who didn’t accept Jesus when he preached to them in hell before and after Noah are cast out into the lake of fire. 

The Bible says clearly Jesus preached to those in hell including the rich man who begged Abraham to get Lazarus to give him water. The Bible proves beyond a shadow of doubt that God showed mercy to those who were trapped in hell or disobedient.

Let me ask you a question. Those that were in hell pre/post flood all the way up until Jesus died was given a chance to choose Jesus Christ and leave that awful place, yet the standards we are taught now is that since Jesus paid the atonement, so only those on Earth that do not accept Jesus before the first death will not get a second chance in the afterlife like those in hell before? Let me re-phrase it. God gave those in hell one more chance after the first death pre/post Noah. Why did he change the rules and make it even harder for us living in the age of grace to go to heaven? Let me re-phrase. All of those people in Sodom and Gomorrah who practiced evil got a second chance to choose Jesus while they were in hell. But now, after Jesus came and set them free, those on earth who do not accept him before they die are screwed?

Why does the church not teach about 1 Peter 3 where Jesus preached to the people in hell? The second chance! Maybe there is no money in it. Now back to those that Jesus separates. The sheep and the goats. Instead of judging by sin, Jesus is judging by the heart. He paid the atonement for all including those that were in hell before he closed it up. After we die, some scholars say we fall asleep in Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 alludes to it. Some say we meet Jesus in the air at the rapture. 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The verse reads, “Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord”

Some say we immediately meet at judgment day. Hebrews 9:27 says, “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment. This verse offers the most wonderful clue I have ever seen. People are destined to die once. I can take that verse and argue the second death during my judgement. I can say to the Father, your word is true, is it not? Thus, you said people, who is humanity and not angels, are appointed to one death and not two. Why am I then cast into the lake of fire which is called the second death? Memorize this scripture. 

The sheep are the people or mankind who were held hostage for 6,000 year since this mess started. The sheep who continued to be enslaved in Satan’s systems of monarchies, dynasties socialism, capitalism and communism which he wanted over having one true King and Judge. His perfect Utopia where the sheep suffer under a sadistic ruler hell bent on worship. None of empires lasted. They all fell. And the sheep suffered through their tyranny, deceptions and control. 

Those who are the goats will be the fallen angels who rebelled against heaven and the humans who followed them that were suffering in hades pre/post the flood thus turning their backs on the second chance at redemption when Jesus preached to them one last time. Yes, the Bible mentions that most stay in hell even after Jesus showed mercy. Those who die will always get a second chance to find out the truth. Jesus came to them who were betrayed and lied to just like he will do to us after our death. He now has the keys to death and hades. We see him first before we decide where to go. I am positive that he will show all proof and allow you to make that choice if your heart is pure.

Whether the devil created hades or The Father is irrelevant. All of us were deceived and during a hostage negotiation, you don’t shoot the hostage. Originally we belonged to Jesus. Then we were taken away from Him. Then we were blamed for it. Then we were lied to. Then forced to worship the material world through advertising, covertness and entertainment. We were brainwashed and conditioned to be bad so we will feel unworthy of being released. Stockholm syndrome is a theory that describes a psychological response to captivity or abuse where a victim develops a bond with their abuser. It’s a coping mechanism that can develop in situations like child abuse, relationship abuse, and sex trafficking. 

What’s the difference? We are given little, poisoned, placed in debt, told what to do, have to pay for peace, taxed for breathing and rebelling, placed in jail for being enabled and it never stops, even after we select a new leader. If that is not abuse, then the God of this planet has don his job. We inadvertently, subconsciously and ignorantly developed a bond with Satan. None of this occurred naturally or organically. It is our coping mechanism that executes when under a long term hostage situation. We are trafficked and sold on the stock market as debt commodities while they crash the stock market every 10 years to rake in what we saved then. 

Those who love the world and money have no sympathy, apathy or empathy. They practiced witchcraft whether knowingly or subconsciously and decided to befriend the captors. They know how the system works and became tattle tails, whistleblowers and formed an alliance with the captors to gain popularity, wealth and status. Those are the ones who should be worrying about the second death. The goats who made a pact with the principalities of the air.

For those who say how can a loving god put good people in hell, I say he doesn’t and never planned to. His number one rebelled against him while he was resting on the 7th day after generating and building an entire dimension and has been negotiating a hostage situation for the last 6 days, which means 6,000 years to us. His plan to get us back was sending himself to follow the captors rules and then die at the hands of them. Since they couldn’t find fault in him, they let him go but not without giving up the majority of their power. We are in the final stages of being set free as the negotiator has set the date to storm in and get us. After that, our creator will make things right again and start over when the saints rebel. 

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King James Bible

DeepSeek AI

23 minutes in hell, Wiese, Bill 2006, Charisma House

A divine revelation of hell, Baxter, Mary K, First Edition, 1997, Whitaker House