Comments on: Does Hell really exist?

By: Alex S. Leung

Alex S. Leung — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:12:09 +0000

Thanks for visiting and commenting, brothers.

As is visibly apparent, Bell rejects hell even though there are a dozen or so times in the Gospels where Christ Jesus Himself speaks of it as the place where those who disobey His Word go.

His overt emphasis of grace over sin neglects the reciprocal wrath of God for those who do not repent of their sin and come to faith in Christ — the result of which is eternal separation from God in the next life.

A half truth masquerading as the whole truth thus becomes a complete untruth. And further, Bell blurs for us where Scripture has been very clear.

SDG

By: abe

abe — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:36:18 +0000

What Mr. Bell forgets is that the grace of God is found only in Christ and no where else. And this gift of God in Christ is obtained only through faith. Its not a matter of sin being more powerful than Gods grace but more a matter of God allowing sinners to exist. And Gods grace does win over sin as evidenced by those in Christ.

As for those outside of Christ, Mr. Bell also forgets that God never overrides the will of men, however flawed it maybe, as it would destroy it but persuades them convincingly with the light of the knowledge of God causing them to repent and believe. The reformers believed that though man is a fallen creature he is still capable of being reasoned with. Come now let us reason together - should ring a bell.

He does talk like origen the universalist. Guess it is inevitable if one separates the grace of God from His holiness.

Also reminded me of a quote from Jonathan Edwards - Sinners in the hands of an angry God: Almost every natural man that hears of hell, flatters himself that he shall escape it

By: AC

AC — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:18:30 +0000

It also doesnt make sense that Rob Bell would question the salvation of the friend of the interviewer. Rob questions his salvation from what (if not hell)? Its not about what we hope its about, “What said the Scripture?” If we believe and “hope” that there is no hell, to some degree or another, will that not affect our evangelism?

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Symphony of Scripture » Hell According to Rob Bell — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:30:36 +0000

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By: Carl Wong

Carl Wong — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:33:04 +0000

Just a funny asides: he talks about naming Mars Hill for wanting Christians to be in the middle of culture and idea swapping but then goes on to say stuff like “I don’t read reviews, I don’t read blogs, I don’t Google my name…it just has no place in my life, I don’t know what good that would do.” Now, I don’t know if he knows, but it seems our culture is all about getting opinions out for the world to see and I know no other place more popular than the blogging community for idea swapping… Just a thought.

By: Jeremy Sells

Jeremy Sells — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:25:42 +0000

[quote]I am a bit skeptical of somebody who argues that passionately for a literal hell, why would you be on that side?[/quote]

Wow, this is disheartening. What is it about preachers who are afraid to tell the truth about the Bible. God doesn’t need us to apologize for Him.

Thanks for posting this.