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How do we know everlasting punishment in hell is true?

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The truth of everlasting punishment is supported by explicit biblical language and figures used to describe hell.

The doctrine of everlasting punishment in hell is grounded in several explicit biblical statements. Jesus’ teachings in Matthew indicate a clear distinction between eternal life and eternal punishment, using the same Greek word 'ionios' for both. This suggests that just as the righteous will experience unending joy, the unrighteous will face unending suffering. Additionally, the imagery employed, such as fire and outer darkness, further cements the notion of permanence. Passages like Revelation 14:11, which state that the smoke of their torment ascends forever, also highlight the eternal nature of punishment, substantiating the reality of hell as a conscious, ongoing state of suffering.
Scripture References: Matthew 25:46, Revelation 14:11, Matthew 18:8

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