Hell

Somewhere beyond our world, there exists another that holds darkness and hate within itself. This is a place where light ceases to exist and evil empowers you. There is no way to escape the torment and agony of this prison. Day and night, people are dying over...and over... and over again. They are being tortured, taunted, ridiculed, and burned alive. You hear nothing but the screams of men, women, and children and growls and roaring of the demons. You see nothing but what the flaming light lets you see. You are in a place where there is no God, but where there is a devil. You are in Hell.

So what is Hell exactly?

Well, Hell is a place created for Satan, his demons, and all those who did not accept Jesus Christ as their savior. It all began when a beautiful angel by the name of Lucifer (Morning Star) tried to become like Christ. He grew jealous and angry and soon Lucifer and Christ become worst of enemies. However, they set out an agreement. The saved will enter Heaven and the unsaved will dwell forever in the depths of Hell. In the book of Revelation verse 12:7-9, it states,

"And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down -- that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him."

So why is Hell so bad?

Imagine your worst fear coming alive right in front of you. Everything you've once dreaded is now torturing you for all eternity. The worst part is is that there is no possible way of ever escaping it. Demons will crush you, break you, and slaughter you and you'll never die from it. It is an everlasting pain which one may suffer. At the same time you are being burned alive. If you've ever been burned by a stove or anything you know what a 3rd degree burn feels like. Now imagine swimming in fire. Your are burning while you are awake and again you will never die from it. I know many people who are afraid of the dark. What if you spent eternity in complete darkness? I'm talking about the complete absence of light. The kind of darkness where if you were to place your hand in front of your face you would not be able to see it. The only light there will be would be from the flames.

How do I prevent myself from going to Hell?

In order to not go to Hell, one must:

1) Accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
2) Believe that Jesus died on the Cross for your sins
3) Confess with your mouth that you are a sinner

But it's not enough to just do those three tasks, you have to walk the walk and talk the talk. If you are a Christian, you are not forced to go to church, but church does help you build a stronger relationship with God. It's like dating. If you want the relationship to last, you have to see that person frequently and learn all about him/her. Don't just become a Christian just to have "Fire Insurance". Heaven is a wonderful and glorious place. It is a place where sorrow, pain, tears, and all evil cease to exist. God loves you and does not want any of his children to spend eternity not with Him.