cover of episode On Hell
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The episode begins by exploring the concept of hell in the Bible, particularly focusing on how Jesus, more than any other biblical figure, frequently referenced it.
  • Gehenna is the primary word Jesus used for hell, appearing 11 times in the New Testament, mostly from Jesus.
  • Hell in the New Testament is often understood as a place of destruction and ruin, derived from the valley of Gehenna.
  • The concept of hell is less popular than heaven, with fewer people believing in it according to surveys.
  • Hell is often misrepresented in popular culture as a fiery abyss with the devil, which is a caricature not aligned with biblical depictions.
  • Jesus used hell as a deterrent to encourage moral behavior and repentance.

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Hell is one of the most difficult parts of Christian belief - but of all the characters in the Bible, no one comes close to using the word "Hell" as much as Jesus does.

So, what did he mean, how is it plausible, and what does it matter?