The Open Truth Project
Sections
Explore these sections to see why hell doesn't have to be the end.
What Do We Mean by "Hell"?
Gehenna and Jesus' Warnings
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Warnings, Not Maps of the Afterlife
Jesus and the Jewish Understanding of the Afterlife
Hope Beyond Death in the New Testament
Beliefs about Hell in the Early Church
Revelation and Roman Power
Christianity, Empire, and the Narrowing of Doctrine
Hell as Orientation, Not Imposed Punishment
Plurality of Beliefs Today
Near-Death Experience and Testimony
Continuity, Not Cutoff
How the Doctrine of Hell Shapes Our Image of God
The Burden Placed on Christians
Should Anyone Be Considered "Beyond Help"?
Hope Without Naivety
Conclusion
