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How do we know that hell is eternal?

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Scripture explicitly states that hell is an everlasting fire designated for punishment, affirming that the state of the damned endures forever.

The eternal nature of hell is affirmed in multiple scriptural references which depict hellfire as everlasting. For instance, Mark 9:43 mentions that the fire is never quenched, indicating a ceaseless torment. Furthermore, Matthew 25:46 describes the fate of the damned as 'everlasting punishment.' These texts collectively highlight that those who are cast into hell remain in existence throughout all of eternity, unable to escape the torment while suffering the just consequences for their sins.<br><br>This concept aligns with the understanding of eternal punishment as an expression of God’s justice, where no sin goes unpunished. Hence, since the divine decree seals the punishment for the wills of the damned, whose natural inclination is to continue in sin, their eternal state reflects both God's holiness and justice. This shows that even the intensity of the suffering is compounded by its unending nature, making hell a profound reality that calls for serious contemplation regarding one’s own eternal destiny.
Scripture References: Mark 9:43, Matthew 25:46, Luke 16:26

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Hell part 2
Thomas Boston · Jan 7, 2007
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