Why do Christians believe in a place of torment called Hell?
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The devil isn't destroyed yet. The devil is alive and well and working in the world. The devil is the one with the power over death and the last enemy to be destroyed is death.
1 Corinthians 15:26
26The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
You're saying the devil is already destroyed. If that's the case then it would be impossible to die spiritually and we wouldn't need to do anything because eternal life would be the only remaining option.
Spiritual life and spiritual rebirth come through Christ alone and they require our faith.
1 Corinthians 15:26
26The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
You're saying the devil is already destroyed. If that's the case then it would be impossible to die spiritually and we wouldn't need to do anything because eternal life would be the only remaining option.
Spiritual life and spiritual rebirth come through Christ alone and they require our faith.
Pease excuse me for editing your post to just these points, as they are what I wish to address/focus on. I can certainly appreciate that you are open minded enough to re-examine your beliefs and maybe even assumptions, particularly since you are doing it line by line and precept by precept which is a Biblically prescribed manner 
I have bolded a couple of statements you made above and in the spirit of being consistent I would like to see where this first one is stated in Scripture. Likewise for the second statement I bolded above. The fact is the dead know nothing (explicitly stated in Scripture), so saying the second death is like the first and the consciousness man is retained actually contradicts what Scripture explicitly states.
I have bolded a couple of statements you made above and in the spirit of being consistent I would like to see where this first one is stated in Scripture. Likewise for the second statement I bolded above. The fact is the dead know nothing (explicitly stated in Scripture), so saying the second death is like the first and the consciousness man is retained actually contradicts what Scripture explicitly states.
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The outer darkness is not described as hell. That is where those who are not allowed at the wedding supper are.
The outer darkness you refer to is three times mentioned in Matthew:
But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the
darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 6:12
Then the king told the attendants, 'Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside,
into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' 22:13
And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness,
where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 25:30
So please follow your recommendation of quoting Scripture correctly
Imagine being tossed outside to await your fate knowing those inside are
feasting and preparing for their life ever after, while you await your doom.
Weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth aplenty, I would think.
Hell gets tossed into the lake of fire.
The outer darkness you refer to is three times mentioned in Matthew:
But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the
darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 6:12
Then the king told the attendants, 'Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside,
into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' 22:13
And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness,
where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 25:30
So please follow your recommendation of quoting Scripture correctly
Imagine being tossed outside to await your fate knowing those inside are
feasting and preparing for their life ever after, while you await your doom.
Weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth aplenty, I would think.
Hell gets tossed into the lake of fire.
Where are the souls of the people from Sodom and Gomorrah? Are they not in hell awaiting judgment?
Matthew 10
14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
It sounds like the "people" of Sodom and Gomorrha will be in judgment. So it doesn't sound like they have been annihilated.
Yes, the earthly fire ceased thousands of years ago. Their body and their city was burned. However, their souls are still in hell awaiting judgment. The fire still has not ceased.
Matthew 10
14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
It sounds like the "people" of Sodom and Gomorrha will be in judgment. So it doesn't sound like they have been annihilated.
Yes, the earthly fire ceased thousands of years ago. Their body and their city was burned. However, their souls are still in hell awaiting judgment. The fire still has not ceased.
There is no rest for anyone not under the blood as the wrath of God is poured out. After God’s wrath is poured out (Aaron56 skips a ton of scripture here) the demons and the damned are destroyed in the Lake of fire. The lake is contained in one of the initial heavens. Why? Because the initial heavens and earth encompass the whole of creation! BUT, those heavens and this earth will pass away before the advent of the new heaven and new earth.
Pease excuse me for editing your post to just these points, as they are what I wish to address/focus on. I can certainly appreciate that you are open minded enough to re-examine your beliefs and maybe even assumptions, particularly since you are doing it line by line and precept by precept which is a Biblically prescribed manner
I have bolded a couple of statements you made above and in the spirit of being consistent I would like to see where this first one is stated in Scripture. Likewise for the second statement I bolded above. The fact is the dead know nothing (explicitly stated in Scripture), so saying the second death is like the first and the consciousness man is retained actually contradicts what Scripture explicitly states.
I have bolded a couple of statements you made above and in the spirit of being consistent I would like to see where this first one is stated in Scripture. Likewise for the second statement I bolded above. The fact is the dead know nothing (explicitly stated in Scripture), so saying the second death is like the first and the consciousness man is retained actually contradicts what Scripture explicitly states.
If it is addressed to me, thanks for the reply. I am trying to take this point by point, line by line, and precept upon percept. I do want to make sure that I am following Biblically prescribed manner.
I'm a little pressed for time at the moment, but would like to discuss these points with you.
I will try get back to you on it shortly.
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14 These children are people with physical bodies. So Jesus himself became like them and had the same experiences they have. Jesus did this so that, by dying, he could destroy the one who has the power of death—the devil. 15 Jesus became like these people and died so that he could free them. They were like slaves all their lives because of their fear of death. 16 Clearly, it is not angels that Jesus helps. He helps the people who are from Abraham. 17 For this reason, Jesus had to be made like us, his brothers and sisters, in every way. He became like people so that he could be their merciful and faithful high priest in service to God. Then he could bring forgiveness for the people’s sins. 18 And now he can help those who are tempted. He is able to help because he himself suffered and was tempted.
Colossians 2:15
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15 He defeated the rulers and powers of the spiritual world. With the cross he won the victory over them and led them away, as defeated and powerless prisoners for the whole world to see
Revelation 1:18
I am the one who lives. I was dead, but look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
Colossians 2:15
Easy-to-Read Version
15 He defeated the rulers and powers of the spiritual world. With the cross he won the victory over them and led them away, as defeated and powerless prisoners for the whole world to see
Revelation 1:18
I am the one who lives. I was dead, but look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
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Verse 26
The last enemy that shall be abolished is death (εσχατος εχθρος καταργειτα ο θανατος). A rather free translation. Literally, "death (note article, and so subject) is done away (prophetic or futuristic use of present tense of same verb as in verse 1 Corinthians 15:24 (NAS)
https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/rwp/1-corinthians-15.html
Verse 26
The last enemy that shall be abolished is death (εσχατος εχθρος καταργειτα ο θανατος). A rather free translation. Literally, "death (note article, and so subject) is done away (prophetic or futuristic use of present tense of same verb as in verse 1 Corinthians 15:24 (NAS)
https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/rwp/1-corinthians-15.html