Understanding Hell: Eternal Punishment or Annihilation?

📖 Introduction

Welcome to this 21-day Bible study on the fate of the lost and the biblical teaching on hell. Many believers and seekers wrestle with what the Bible truly says about hell — is it a place of eternal conscious punishment, or does Scripture teach annihilation, the complete destruction of the wicked? This study invites you into an honest, prayerful exploration of Scriptures that address judgment, afterlife, and God's justice and mercy.

Throughout these three weeks, we will unpack key passages with humility and care, allowing the Bible to speak for itself rather than imposing preconceptions. You'll see how God’s character as just, loving, and holy is expressed in the final destiny reserved for those who reject Him. There are strong warnings in the Bible about separation from God, but also texts that suggest different views about the nature of eternal punishment. By examining these scriptures, supplemented with thoughtful devotional reflections, you can grow in confidence about what the Bible teaches.

Whether you have wondered about hell out of fear, curiosity, or doctrinal interest, this study will help you engage Scripture personally and biblically. Each day offers focused reading, relevant verses, deep devotional content, reflective questions, and prayer prompts to guide you. Through honest exploration and humility before God’s Word, we aim to understand His truth more clearly about eternity and the fate of the lost.

Let us embark on this journey with an open heart, seeking wisdom and clarity. May the Holy Spirit illuminate the pages of Scripture and lead us to a fuller understanding of God's justice, mercy, and plan for humanity's eternal destiny. God desires all to be saved, but He is also righteous and must judge sin. Let’s thoughtfully explore what the Bible reveals about hell together.