Is Hell Real?
Many people avoid talking about Hell. It can be uncomfortable—but it’s a horrible reality and not something we should ignore. Maybe you’ve wondered, “What does the Bible say about Hell?” or, “Is it a real place?” Thankfully, we can turn to God’s Word for answers.
48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
These verses make it clear: Hell is not just a concept—it’s real and eternal separation from God.
Spiritual and Moral Context
Striving in the Bible is not merely about physical effort but involves spiritual diligence and perseverance. Believers are encouraged to strive to live in accordance with God’s will, resist sin, and pursue righteousness. For example, 2 Timothy 2:15 urges Christians to “strive to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” Similarly, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 likens striving to an athlete’s disciplined pursuit of a prize, emphasizing purposeful effort and perseverance in faith
Luke 16:19–31 in the King James Version recounts the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, describing their earthly lives, their conditions after death, and Abraham’s response to the rich man’s plea.
Luke 16:19–31 (King James Version)
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:
28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
What did Jesus say about hell?
