The Hell of the Bible Explained!
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In a very technical sense yes Hell is not the eternal abode for the damned, but rather the Lake of Fire is the eternal punishment. However, since Hell is literally thrown into the Lake of Fire, the judgment of eternal damnation is understood to be synonymous with the idea of "going to Hell". Then in the issue of whether this is eternal torment or not, well, Jesus and the prophets say repeatedly that the damned will be groaning and wailing and the worms that devour them die not and their fire is never quenched. Understandably the unbelievers certainly, but also the weaker Christians and new Christians, they don't want it to be real, but the thing is, it's not about what you want, it's about what it really is, it's not like you or me or all of us put together could ever change the reality of God and his sublime judgments. Yes there is the forgiveable reflex when new to want to save everyone just like Jesus, but you ain't Jesus nor am I, the best we can do then is to just tell them the truth and hope they are smart enough to escape the wily old serpent Satan, the predator in the Garden. Real love is the truth and the truth is that indeed eternal damnation and torment is well, eternal, and it is very real possibility and is most certain for the Devil and thus all those who side with him. On that same token though then so is also the chance of man's redemption and all eternal salvation by the belief in God and the Gospel that explains the birth, life, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and return to judge all the quick and the dead by the Lord Jesus Christ.
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