Hell's Fiery Grip Broken: Uncovering the True Biblical Meaning
Summary
TLDRThis video script explores the concept of hell from a unique perspective, challenging traditional beliefs. It delves into the biblical origins of the term 'gehenna' and its symbolic meaning, emphasizing the difference between the Old and New Testaments. The speaker encourages viewers to consider the spiritual significance of biblical narratives, suggesting that the 'fire' often associated with hell represents God's purifying love. The script invites viewers to reevaluate their understanding of God's nature and the transformative power of His word, ultimately presenting a hopeful view of redemption and spiritual growth.
Takeaways
- 🔥 The script discusses the concept of 'Hell' in a new light, challenging the traditional view of eternal suffering in fire.
- 📖 The word 'Hell' is not found in the original Hebrew or Greek texts of the Bible; 'Gehenna' is the term used, referring to the Valley of Hinnom.
- ⛪️ Paul in Colossians emphasizes that the Old Testament is a shadow of the reality found in Christ, not the end in itself.
- 🕊️ The Sabbath in the Old Testament is a shadow of the rest we find in Christ through faith, symbolizing the spiritual rest available to believers.
- 🌿 The natural elements of the Old Testament, like sacrifices and the city of Jerusalem, have spiritual meanings fulfilled in Christ.
- 🌟 The spiritual significance of Jerusalem as the 'City of Peace' is fulfilled within believers, as they become the new Jerusalem where God dwells.
- 😇 God's love is portrayed as a consuming fire, not to torment but to purify, burning away the old man and leading to spiritual renewal.
- 📜 The Word of God is likened to fire, purifying the hearts and minds of believers, and is essential for spiritual growth and understanding.
- 🔍 The script encourages believers to use spiritual discernment to understand the Bible's teachings, rather than taking them literally.
- 🙏 The importance of forgiveness is highlighted, with the story of Jesus instructing to forgive up to seventy times seven, reflecting God's forgiveness.
- 🔑 The foundation of Christian faith is Jesus Christ, and the script urges building one's life on this foundation for eternal significance.
Q & A
What is the common misconception about hell mentioned in the video?
-The common misconception is that hell is a place where people will suffer forever in a burning fire, as a punishment for not living up to God's standard.
What is the original meaning of the word 'gehenna' used in the Bible?
-Gehenna means 'Valley of Hinnom' and refers to a specific valley south of the old city of Jerusalem, not a place of eternal suffering.
How does the speaker describe the difference between the Old and New Testaments?
-The speaker explains that the Old Testament is a shadow or reference to the New Testament, with everything before Christ pointing towards the reality that comes with Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of the Old Testament.
What does Paul say in Colossians about the rules of the Old Covenant?
-Paul says in Colossians that the rules of the Old Covenant, such as not celebrating certain holy days or sabbaths, are only shadows of the reality that came with Jesus Christ and should not condemn anyone.
What is the spiritual significance of the Sabbath according to the video?
-The Sabbath in the time before Christ was a day of rest, but spiritually, it represents the rest we find in Christ after His death and resurrection, which believers enter through faith.
How does the speaker interpret the city of Jerusalem in a spiritual sense?
-The speaker interprets Jerusalem, meaning 'city of peace,' as a spiritual symbol of God dwelling within believers, making them the new Jerusalem.
What does the speaker suggest about the nature of God's love as depicted in the Bible?
-The speaker suggests that God's love, as depicted in the Bible, is not about eternal torment but about purification and transformation through the fire of His word, leading to a place of no pain or sorrow.
What is the spiritual meaning of the 'fire' in the Bible according to the video?
-The spiritual meaning of the 'fire' in the Bible is the purifying love of God, which burns away everything that is not of Him, transforming and renewing the believer's mind.
How does the speaker relate the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to the concept of purification by fire?
-The speaker relates the story as a lesson about being purified by the fire of God's word, where the three men, already pure in God's teaching, are not harmed by the fire, symbolizing the purification process.
What is the ultimate goal of the purification process described in the video?
-The ultimate goal of the purification process is to burn away the old man and everything not of God, leading to the manifestation of the new man, created in righteousness and holiness.
How does the speaker view the concept of hell in the context of God's word?
-The speaker views the concept of hell not as a place of eternal suffering but as the transformative process of God's word burning away impurities, leading to spiritual perfection.
Outlines
📖 Understanding Hell and Biblical Interpretation
This paragraph discusses the common misconceptions about hell and encourages viewers to approach the topic with an open mind. It clarifies that the term 'hell' is not found in the original Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek texts of the Bible, but rather 'Gehenna' is used, which refers to the Valley of Hinnom. The speaker emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the Old and New Testaments, explaining that the Old Testament is a shadow of the reality that came with Christ. The Sabbath is used as an example of how an Old Testament practice has a deeper spiritual meaning in the New Testament, representing the rest found in Christ after His death and resurrection.
🕊 Spiritual Significance of the Old Testament
The speaker explores the spiritual meanings behind the natural and visible elements of the Old Testament, such as sacrifices and the city of Jerusalem. Christ is identified as the ultimate sacrifice, and the internal hope of glory for believers. Jerusalem, symbolizing peace and the dwelling place of God, is spiritually fulfilled within each believer as the 'new Jerusalem.' The paragraph also discusses how God uses natural elements to convey spiritual truths, as seen in the story of the Valley of Hinnom, which was associated with child sacrifice to the idol Moloch. This historical context challenges traditional views of hell and invites a reevaluation of God's nature and intentions.
🔥 The Fire of God's Love and Forgiveness
This paragraph delves into the concept of forgiveness as taught by Jesus, who instructed to forgive not just seven times, but seventy times seven. It contrasts the human tendency to project our own negative traits onto God with the biblical teaching that God is the source of life and love. The passage discusses the atonement provided by Jesus for the sins of the world and the grace of God that surpasses human transgression. The fire mentioned in biblical references to hell is interpreted as a metaphor for the purifying love of God, rather than a place of eternal torment.
🌟 Purification Through God's Word
The speaker explains that the 'fire' of hell is actually the purifying power of God's word, which burns away the old man within us, symbolizing the transformation from our sinful nature to a new creation in Christ. This purification process is not something that happens after death but is a present reality for believers. The Word of God is likened to a refiner's fire, purifying and renewing the minds of believers, leading them away from the futility of the world and towards the life of God.
🛡 The Foundation of Faith: Jesus Christ
This paragraph emphasizes that the foundation of Christian faith is Jesus Christ, and any other foundation is unacceptable. It discusses the metaphor of building on this foundation with various materials, where the quality of one's work will be tested by fire, revealing its true nature. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel is used to illustrate the protection and purification that comes from faith in God, even in the face of extreme trials.
🌱 The Eternal Nature of God's Word
The final paragraph focuses on the eternal and transformative power of God's Word, which is compared to an everlasting fire that burns away the old man, leading to spiritual perfection. It contrasts the perishable nature of earthly things with the enduring Word of God. The paragraph concludes with a call to search one's heart and to be led by God in the everlasting way, highlighting the promise of a new heaven and a new earth where there will be no more pain, sorrow, or death.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hell
💡Gehenna
💡Old Testament vs. New Testament
💡Sabbath
💡Sacrifice
💡New Jerusalem
💡Purification
💡Fire
💡Forgiveness
💡Word of God
💡Daniel in the Fiery Furnace
Highlights
The common perception of hell as a place of eternal suffering is challenged, suggesting a different interpretation based on biblical study.
The word 'hell' does not appear in the original Hebrew or Greek texts of the Bible; instead, 'Gehenna' is used, referring to the Valley of Hinnom.
A distinction is made between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing that the Old Testament is a shadow of the reality fulfilled in Christ.
Paul's teachings in Colossians suggest that rules and rituals of the Old Testament are shadows pointing towards the reality of Christ's sacrifice.
The Sabbath in the Old Testament is a symbol of the rest found in Christ, not a day of literal rest but a spiritual reality.
The spiritual significance of Jerusalem as the city of peace is fulfilled within believers, making them the new Jerusalem.
The Valley of Hinnom, associated with child sacrifice and idol worship, is used by Jesus to illustrate spiritual truths about purification.
The misconception of God as a deity of eternal torment is contrasted with the biblical portrayal of a loving and forgiving God.
The concept of forgiveness is explored, with Jesus instructing to forgive up to seventy times seven, emphasizing God's boundless forgiveness.
The idea that God's love and the Word of God act as a purifying fire, not for destruction but for refinement and transformation.
The spiritual meaning of fire in the Bible is explained as a metaphor for purification and transformation through God's love and Word.
The story of Daniel in the fiery furnace is used as an allegory for the purification process through God's Word.
The 'lake of fire' is reinterpreted not as eternal torment but as a metaphor for the process of purification by God's Word.
The importance of understanding the Bible's spiritual language and not taking its metaphors literally is emphasized.
The ultimate goal of spiritual growth is to become more like Christ, embodying love, forgiveness, and purity.
The call to a deeper understanding of God's nature and the transformative power of His Word in believers' lives.
The transcript concludes with a reiteration of God's promise to make all things new and the invitation to partake in the 'fountain of the water of life'.
Transcripts
hell
it is often a sensitive subject
what i'm going to show you in this video
about hell you may have never heard
before
i want to encourage you however to watch
to the end with an open heart and an
open mind
and to study the bible for yourself in
prayer
all bible verses i used in this video
can be found in the description below
the video
the common thought about hell is that it
is a place where people will suffer
forever
it is according to common thinking a
place where a fire burns forever
and into which people are thrown who
have not lived up to the standard of god
the word hell however does not appear in
hebrew
nor in aramaic nor in greek
the word translated hell in the bible is
the word gehenna
gehenna means valley of hinnom it's the
name of the valley
south of the old city of jerusalem it
was actually called
valley ben hinnem or the valley of the
son of hennam
before we proceed i would like to
explain something else to you
there's a big difference between the old
testament and a new testament
so everything before christ and
everything after christ
paul says in colossians 2 so don't let
anyone condemn you for what you eat or
drink or for not celebrating certain
holy days
or new moon ceremonies or sabbaths
for these rules are only shadows of the
reality
yet to come and christ himself is that
reality
the old is only a shadow of the new
so it only refers to the new it is not
the end in itself
the new is the goal and the old is a
reference to it
in the text paul mentions a number of
things that were instituted in the old
covenant
but as he says after it these things
are only a shadow of the reality that
would come later
these things have come with jesus christ
for jesus himself said these are my
words which i spoke to you while i was
still with you
that all things which are written about
me in the law of moses
and the prophets and the psalms must be
fulfilled
the law of moses the prophets and the
psalms
is the entire old testament the old
testament thus refers in its entirety to
jesus and to what his death and
resurrection mean to us
so paul mentions in the text in
colossians some of the things that were
instituted in the old covenant
but as he says at the end these things
are only a reference to the death and
resurrection of jesus
and to their meaning for example
he mentions the sabbath this day was set
as a day of total rest
god had said remember the sabbath day to
keep it holy
six days you shall labor and do all your
work
but the seventh day is the sabbath of
the lord your god
in it you shall not do any work for in
six days the lord made the heavens and
the earth and rested on the seventh day
therefore the lord blessed the sabbath
day and made it holy
the sabbath in the time before christ
was a day in a natural on which
nothing was to be done it was literally
mandatory to rest
this was fully visible and happened
outside of us
in the external in the natural
however the sabbath was fulfilled in the
death and resurrection of jesus christ
before christ the sabbath was a shadow
of the real thing
namely the rest we find in christ
for we who have believed do enter that
rest
just as god rested on the seventh day
when he finished
creation when we come to faith
we may also enter his rest because then
the new creation is ready
because if anyone is in christ he is a
new creation
all things have passed away behold all
things have become new
so the sabbath in the old testament is a
shadow
a picture of the rest we enter when we
have believed
so there remains a sabbath rest for the
people of god
for the one who has entered his rest has
himself
also rested from his works as god did
from his
before christ in the old testament
everything can be seen in the natural
but it has a spiritual meaning
the natural is visible and the spiritual
is invisible in the old testament for
example
sacrifices had to be made this happened
outside of us
so externally in the natural so the
visible
however christ is the sacrifice made
once and for all so that we may come
boldly to the mercy seat
christ in us is the hope of glory
so this is internal within us
we have just covered a good example of
the old versus the new
namely the sabbath another example
is the city of jerusalem jerusalem means
city of peace it's the city where god
dwells
he is the god who is in jerusalem
the spiritual significance of this city
is fulfilled within you
god dwells in you you are the new
jerusalem the city of peace
the city where god dwells
john tells us in the book of revelation
he writes
then one of the seven angels came and
said to me
come with me i will show you the bride
the wife of the lamb
so he took me in the spirit to a great
high mountain
and he showed me the holy city jerusalem
descending out of heaven from god
the angel says he's going to show the
bride of christ
however he shows the new jerusalem
the new jerusalem is the bride of christ
the church of god to which you belong
the new jerusalem is a spiritual
fulfillment
of the natural city of jerusalem
everything before christ is a shadow of
the spiritual inheritance
in christ jesus our redeemer
everything old everything before christ
refers to the new everything after
christ it is finished
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so god uses natural things visible to
the eye to explain the spiritual to him
this is what jesus came to show us god
jesus came in the natural the visible so
that we might see god
who is spirit this is why jesus
says he who has seen me has seen the
father
he is the image of the invisible god the
firstborn of
all creation
with this knowledge we go back to the
valley of hinnom the gehenna which is
translated as hell
in many bible translations
jesus uses this natural place to explain
spiritual things to us
the valley of hinnom was the place where
the god moloch was worshiped
the way this idol was worshiped was by
sacrificing
children to him by burning them
around the year 7 30 before christ that
was ahaz who was king over judah
who worshipped this idol
ahaz burned incense in the valley of the
son of hannah
and burned his children in the fire
according to the abominations of the
nations whom the lord had cast out
before the children of israel
god is disgusted by all of this
he says to jeremiah they have built the
high places of topheth
which is in the valley of the son of
hinnom to burn their sons and their
daughters in the fire
which i did not command and it did not
come into my mind
it never occurred to god to burn people
in the fire
yet for centuries we have believed that
god
casts us into the fire forever if we
don't live
up to his standard
this is how we see god and this is the
god we worship
so although we do not sacrifice our
children ourselves
we believe that god throws his own
children into the fire to suffer
eternal pain
with this we worship moloch and we call
him yahweh
the god of abraham isaac and jacob
why do we see god as a god who brings
destruction and cursing
it is man who curses and destroys god
only gives life
for god so loved the world that he gave
his only begotten son
one day peter asked jesus lord how often
shall my brothers sin against me and i
forgive him
up to seven times jesus said to him
i do not say to you up to seven times
but up to seventy times seven
seventy times seven is four hundred
ninety
so if anyone sets your house on fire 490
times
you should forgive them over and over
all
490 times meanwhile
someone else kicks off the mirrors of
your car and punctures your tires
490 times
it is impossible for us to remain calm
and to forgive those people
every time yet god asked this of us
would not god himself then forgive those
who sin against him
he says himself that he does look
love your enemies and do good and land
expecting nothing in return for he
himself is kind to
ungrateful and evil man
we are strongly inclined to make god in
our image
we project our own evil thoughts unto
him
and make him a man in our likeness
but god wants to mold you into his image
and his likeness
do not be conformed to this world but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind
that you may prove what is that good and
acceptable
and perfect will of god
the bible is overflowing with words of
the goodness of god
but we think they refer only to a
handful of people
but jesus himself is the propitiation
for our sins
and not for ours only but also for those
of the whole world
through one man sin entered into the
world
and death through sin and so death
spread to all men
because all sinned but grace is not like
the transgression
for if by the transgression of the one
all died
much more did the grace of god and by
the gift of the grace of the one man
jesus christ abound to all
grace is not like that which came
through the one who sinned
for on the one hand the judgment arose
from one transgression
resulting in condemnation but on the
other hand
grace arose from many transgressions
resulting in justification
so then as through one transgression
there
resulted condemnation to all men
even so through one act of righteousness
there
resulted justification of life to all
men
for through the one man's disobedience
all
were made sinners even so
through the obedience of the one all
will be made righteous
what then is the meaning of the fire
because it clearly says
if anyone's name is not found written in
the book of life
he's thrown into the lake of fire
we often read the bible with our natural
eyes
so we literally expect what it says to
happen
but god is spirit for who among men
knows the thoughts of a man
except the spirit of the man which is in
him
even so the thoughts of god no one knows
except the spirit of god so to
understand what god tells us in the
bible
we must listen carefully to the holy
spirit
anyone who has an ear listen to what the
spirit says to the churches
so we must use our spiritual ears and
eyes to
understand what god is saying to us
as mentioned god uses natural things to
explain to us the spiritual and
invisible
thus fire in the bible also has a
spiritual meaning
and because the bible always explains
itself
we can find the meaning of fire in the
bible itself
the fire of what we call hell is the
very love of god
this sounds absurd but i'll explain it
to you
our god is a consuming fire
this fire is not there to destroy or
torment us forever
this fire is the word of god that burns
the old man
it burns away everything that is not of
him
the voice of the lord flashes forth
flames of fire
so every person goes through this fire
and not when we have died but now when
we live in this body
for everyone will be salted with fire
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we are purified by the fire of the words
of god
through the word of god our minds are
renewed
so that you should no longer walk as the
rest of the gentiles walk
in the futility of their mind having
their understanding darkened
being alienated from the life of god
because of the ignorance that is in them
because of the blindness of their heart
who being
past feeling have given themselves over
to lewdness
to work all uncleanness with greediness
but you have not so learned christ if
indeed you have
heard him and have been taught by him as
the truth is in jesus
that you put off concerning your former
conduct
the old man which grows corrupt
according to the deceitful lusts
and be renewed by the spirit of your
mind
the word of god teaches us and works
like a fire that purifies us
just as gold and silver are purified in
fire
take away the draws from silver and it
will go to the silversmith for jewelry
god is like a smith who purifies the
gold and silver
and then turns into something
wonderfully beautiful
for he's like a refiner's fire and a
fuller soap
he will sit as a smelter and purifier of
silver
and he will purify the sons of levi and
refine them like gold and silver
remember when the devil tried to tempt
jesus in the desert
suddenly a voice came from heaven saying
this
is my beloved son in whom i'm well
pleased
then jesus was led up by the spirit into
the wilderness to be tempted by the
devil
and when he had fasted 40 days and 40
nights
afterwards he was hungry now when the
tempter came to him
he said if you are the son of god
command that these stones become bread
but he answered and said
it is written man shall not live by
bread alone
but by every word that proceeds from the
mouth of god
god said to jesus you are my beloved son
immediately after that the devil comes
and he wants to make jesus
doubt about what god has said this is
why he says
if you are the son of god command that
these stones become bread
the exact same thing happens to you too
god made you in his image and his
likeness
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you are his child and he loves you
immeasurably
with the fire of his word he purifies
our thoughts
about who god is and who we ourselves
are
through his word he shows us how much he
loves us
and that he would never forever let us
suffer in a fire
for i know the thoughts that i think
towards you says the lord
thoughts of peace and not of evil to
give you
a future and a hope
sometimes like jesus in the desert you
are tempted
and thoughts come into your mind that
are contrary to what god says
this is a test and if we answer like
jesus with the word of god
so everything god says in his love
then those thoughts are purified as by
fire
the writer of psalms 66 puts it this way
for you o god have tested us you have
refined us as silver is refined
peter also says it exactly like that
in this you greatly rejoice even though
now
for a little while if necessary you have
been distressed by various trials
so that the proof of your faith being
more precious than gold which is
perishable
even though tested by fire may be found
to result in praise and glory and honor
at the revelation of jesus christ
so everyone must be purified by the fire
of the word of god
for everyone will be salted with fire
if anyone's name is not found in the
book of life
he is thrown into the lake of fire in
that fire
all that is not of god burns away the
old man
thus in the end the pure truth remains
the new man the foundation of our faith
is jesus christ for no other foundation
can anyone lay than that which is laid
which is jesus christ
now if anyone builds on this foundation
with gold
silver precious stones wood hay
straw each one's work will become clear
for the day we'll declare it because it
will be revealed by fire
and the fire will test each one's work
of what sort it is
if anyone's work is burned he will
suffer loss
but he himself will be saved yet so
as through fire
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with this knowledge we can come to
understand the deep meaning of the story
of daniel in the fiery furnace
nebuchadnezzar was so furious with
sadrak meshech and abbott nego
that his face became distorted with rage
he commanded that the furnace be heated
seven times higher than usual
then he ordered some of the strongest
men of his army to
bind shadrach meshach and abednego and
throw them into the blazing furnace
so they tied them up and threw them into
the furnace
fully dressed in their pants turbans
robes and other garments
and because the king in his anger had
demanded such a hot fire in the furnace
the flames killed the soldiers as they
threw the three men
in so shadrach meshech and abbott nego
securely tied fell into the roaring
flames
but suddenly navigate nezer jumped up in
amazement
and exclaimed to his advisors didn't we
tie up three men
and throw them into the furnace yes your
majesty
we certainly did they replied
look never you couldn't hazard shouted i
see four men
unbound walking around in the fire
unharmed
and the fourth looks like a god then
nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could
to the door of the flaming furnace and
shouted
shadrach meshach and abednego servants
of the most high god
come out come here so shadrach meshach
and abednego stepped out of the fire
then they crowded around them and saw
that the fire had not touched them
not a hair on their heads was singed and
their clothing was not scorched
they didn't even smell of smoke
this story which happened in the natural
the visible
is in the bible so that we can learn
spiritual lessons from it
nebuchadnezzar was the king of the
babylonian empire
babylon in the bible is a picture of the
old man
just as the new jerusalem is a picture
of the new man
who has come to full perfection
the furnace was heated seven times
hotter than usual
this speaks of the perfection of the
word of god
for the words of the lord are pure words
as silver tried in a furnace on the
earth refined
seven times these pure words of god
burn everything that derives from the
old man
the men who brought up shadrach meshach
and abednego
were servants of the king of babylon in
the natural
in the spiritual there's servants of the
old man
who himself wants to sit on the throne
so they drop
dead when they come close to the blazing
fire of the word of god
shadrach meshach and abednego are thrown
into the fire
for everyone must be purified by the
fire of the word of god
they come out unharmed however because
god gave
these young men an unusual aptitude for
understanding
every aspect of literature and wisdom
shadrach meshach and abednego were pure
in the teaching of god
the fire of the word of god didn't burn
off anything
for they were already completely
purified
they were renewed in the spirit of their
minds and
clothed with the new man created in the
likeness of god
in true righteousness and holiness there
was nothing left for god's word to burn
off of them
hell as we call it is not a place where
god makes his children
suffer an eternal pain in a fire
god himself is that fire the fire of god
is the love of god that leads us to the
place where there is
no pain and no sorrow god will wipe away
every tear from their eyes there shall
be no more death
nor sorrow nor crying there shall be no
more pain
for the former things have passed away
then
he who said on the throne said behold i
make all things new
and he said to me right for these words
are true and faithful and he said to me
it is done i am the alpha and the omega
the beginning and the end i will give of
the fountain of the water of life freely
to him who thirsts he who overcomes
shall inherit
all things and i will be his god and he
shall be my son
but the cowardly unbelieving abominable
murderers sexually immoral sorceress
idolaters and all liars this is the
old man and everything that derives from
the old man
shall have their part in the lake which
burns with fire and brimstone
this lake of fire and brimstone is the
word of god
burning the old man away from you and
bringing you to perfection
this word of god is an everlasting fire
for the grass withers the flower fades
but the word of god stands forever
heaven and earth will pass away but my
words will
never pass away
search me o god and know my heart try me
and know my anxious thoughts and see if
there is
any hurtful way in me and lead me in the
everlasting way
you
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