I do not believe hell exists in the way most people imagine it — as a place of fiery torment for the wicked, either literally or metaphorically. Actually, a better way to put it would be to say I don’t believe the Bible gives us any ground to imagine such a place exists. Not only do I find the idea of eternal torment, exclusion, or destruction utterly inconsistent with the life and teachings of Jesus, I remain completely unconvinced of any exegetical arguments that seek to resolve that paradox, whether such arguments rely on free will or divine sovereignty. I’m actually pretty agnostic in terms of what happens after we die. All I can say with certainty is that we stop breathing, and that our bodies revert back to their basic elements. Intuitively though, I sense that the ultimate truth about the universe is good, that life does have meaning, that wrongs will be made right. And I hope more than anything for a literal resurrection into a new life free from fear and death. Ironically, I also believe that Jesus did come to save us from hell, and that apart from him, there is no salvation. But the hell I’m talking about is the one we are currently experiencing here on earth. And apart from following Christ’s commandments to love God, neighbor, and enemy, I don’t believe there’s any escape. Kevin Miller ☀
Sunday 23 September 2012
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