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How do we know that hell is the absence of God?

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Scripture teaches that hell is characterized by the complete absence of God's mercy, grace, love, and light (Matthew 27:45-46).

The concept of hell as the absence of God is supported by biblical passages that depict it as a place devoid of good, mercy, and divine presence. In the sermon, it is described that hell is a realm of darkness where God's light and love do not exist. Matthew 27:45-46 illustrates this darkness that enveloped the earth during Jesus’ crucifixion, highlighting that, just as He experienced forsakenness from the Father, those in hell exist in eternal separation from God's grace. This absence results in unimaginable torment, as it is a state where the goodness of God is entirely removed.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:45-46

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God Forsaken
John Chapman · Jan 16, 2013
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