According to the Bible, what is the nature of hell? Is it like Dante’s Inferno? Is punishment in hell eternal? If so, how is that just? What does Scripture and Jesus actually say about hell? Biblical expert and teacher Dr. John Neufeld responds in the moment to these questions and more on the nature of hell. He explains the Bible’s teaching on hell and how it fits as a just penalty for sin.

In answering these questions from Christians and skeptics alike, Dr. John goes back to the Bible and provides teaching on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16 and Jesus’ statement about eternal life and eternal punishment in Matthew 25. He also offers a word of caution when speaking about those who have died: we are not the judge of people, only God is. We don’t delight in hell, we delight in the salvation that God offers us in Christ! Knowing the seriousness of sin and its consequence will point us to the hope of Jesus in the Cross.

0:00 — Introduction to Hell questions
0:08 — How severe is the torture in hell? (Luke 16)r?
2:50 — Do people still rebel against God in hell?
4:22 — Is punishment in hell eternal? (Matthew 25)
7:17 — Can people in heaven and hell see each other? (Luke 16)
7:51 — Is Dante’s Inferno an accurate depiction of hell?
8:31 — Caution when talking about those who have died.