A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand, they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”
(Revelation 14: 9-11, NIV)
Heaven is real. Hell is real. There are some religions that choose to believe that a loving God would not have created such a place of torment. But, according to the scriptures above, such a place exists.
The following footnote was taken from the Life Application Bible:
"The ultimate result of sin is unending separation from God. Because human beings are created in God's image with an inborn thirst for fellowship with him, separation from God will be the ultimate torment and misery. Sin always brings misery, but in this life, we can choose to repent and restore our relationship with God. In eternity, there will no longer be opportunity for repentance. If in this life we choose to be independent of God, in the next life, we will be separated from him forever. Nobody is forced to choose eternal separation from God, and nobody suffers this fate by accident. Jesus invites all of us to open the door of our hearts to him. If we do this, we will enjoy everlasting fellowship with him."
Just as Heaven is forever, so is Hell. For those who have chosen to accept Jesus Christ and have a relationship with him, will get to spend eternity in Heaven. For those who reject Christ's invitation and choose to follow Satan, an eternal damnation is awaiting in Hell. Seems a harsh reality, but we have a choice. Heaven or Hell? Jesus Christ or Satan? I choose Christ!
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