https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/rss/ Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:01:53 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/current-events/is-christianity-just-universalism-if-hell-isnt-real.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/current-events/is-christianity-just-universalism-if-hell-isnt-real.html Elizabeth Delaney https://www.christianity.com/author/elizabeth-delaney/ If everyone ends up in heaven, what did Jesus die for? This article lays out why Universalism contradicts Christ’s clear warnings. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/parenting/whats-the-right-way-to-teach-kids-about-hell.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/parenting/whats-the-right-way-to-teach-kids-about-hell.html Robert Hampshire https://www.christianity.com/author/robert-hampshire/ Learn how to approach this tough topic with clarity, compassion, and the unshakable truth of Scripture, rooted in God’s justice and love. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:05:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-happens-after-we-die.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-happens-after-we-die.html Sophia Bricker https://www.christianity.com/author/sophia-bricker/ Many assume heaven is our default destination, but Scripture shows the only path to eternal life. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:05:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/videos/video-features/young-hospital-patient-cries-out-to-jesus-and-his-deceased-father-sharing-a-glimpse-of-heaven.html https://www.christianity.com/videos/video-features/young-hospital-patient-cries-out-to-jesus-and-his-deceased-father-sharing-a-glimpse-of-heaven.html from GodTube.com https://www.christianity.com/author/from-godtubecom/ A young hospital patient cried out to Jesus and his deceased father and shared a glimpse of heaven. With tears streaming down his face, and as he lay in a hospital bed, the young man had an encounter with the Savior of the world. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the young man’s moving words and his unique description of both God and heaven. Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/do-jews-believe-in-hell.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/do-jews-believe-in-hell.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ As in Christianity, modern Judaism contains a variety of beliefs around hell, from a literal place to symbolism to a dismissal of it entirely. Fri, 30 May 2025 09:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/newsletters/christianitycom-slideshows/6-truths-about-heaven-that-will-change-how-you-worship-today.html https://www.christianity.com/newsletters/christianitycom-slideshows/6-truths-about-heaven-that-will-change-how-you-worship-today.html Cynthia Garrett https://www.christianity.com/author/cynthia-garrett/ Have you ever wondered what heaven is like?Not in an abstract, floaty, harp-on-a-cloud kind of way—but truly and deeply—what is going on up there right now?I found myself wanting to understand the answers to this question more deeply because my friend, my sister in Christ, and the woman I consider my right and left hand in this ministry recently lost her mother. I have watched Anna labor in love, preparing every detail of her beloved ‘mum’s’ service over the past couple of weeks. Anna’s mum, a lovely and godly woman in the UK, often prayed for me and our efforts here at CGM. She always cared about Heaven and about everyone she loved, anticipating the day they would enter. I believe her life was the ultimate song of worship.Let me share something that will awaken your soul. Something I believe Anna’s mum knew and is now experiencing. Heaven is not bored. Heaven is not on pause. Heaven is not silent. Heaven is roaring with life. It is vibrating with power. It is drenched in glory. And at the center of it all—worship. Unending, passionate, holy worship. The kind that silences doubt, levels pride and lifts weary souls.Let’s go there today—not physically, but spiritually. Let’s open our eyes with the help of three powerful glimpses of heaven given to us in Scripture: John 1:29, Isaiah 6, and Revelation 4. And let’s allow the Spirit of God to bring heaven into our hearts… because worship, real worship, changes everything.Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Romonolo Tavani Fri, 23 May 2025 16:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-is-the-significance-of-rest-in-peace-and-is-it-biblical.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-is-the-significance-of-rest-in-peace-and-is-it-biblical.html Lisa Loraine Baker https://www.christianity.com/author/lisa-loraine-baker/ For a Christian to say “rest in peace” is a compromise that may provide temporary comfort to the bereaved, but has no biblical substance. And biblical substance—lovingly and compassionately shared—is what a grieving person needs. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/is-hell-a-curse-word-is-it-a-sin-for-christians-to-say-it.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/is-hell-a-curse-word-is-it-a-sin-for-christians-to-say-it.html Lisa Loraine Baker https://www.christianity.com/author/lisa-loraine-baker/ What the H***? Get the H*** out of here! Go to H***! That last one makes us cringe, doesn’t it? People use all three of those short, offensive exclamations often, and sometimes Christians do, too. Is hell a curse word in the examples above? Is hell a curse word according to the Bible?The word "hell" is often used in casual conversation, sometimes as an expletive, other times as a way to emphasize frustration or anger. But when we stop to think about it, are we treating the word lightly compared to its serious biblical meaning? For Christians, hell is more than just a word—it's a theological reality that carries weight and significance. So, is it wrong to use "hell" in everyday speech?What does the Bible actually say about the word "hell," and should Christians be more mindful of how we use it in conversation?Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Epoxydude Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:40:00 -0500 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-will-we-do-and-see-in-heaven.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-will-we-do-and-see-in-heaven.html John Stange https://www.christianity.com/author/john-stange/ Ever wondered what life in Heaven will really be like? Forget the boring clichés of floating on clouds—Scripture paints a far more exciting picture! From meaningful work to reuniting with loved ones (and even reigning alongside God), this article dives into the incredible details of what’s waiting for you in eternity. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:10:00 -0500 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/do-angels-actually-have-wings.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/do-angels-actually-have-wings.html Annette Griffin https://www.christianity.com/author/annette-griffin/ We are used to picturing angels with wings, whether the large wings of guardian angels or the small wings of cherubs. But what does the Bible actually tell us? How does Scripture actually describe the appearance of angels? Do angels have wings? The short answer is yes, some do. But from an earthly perspective, the question seems trivial. After all, the plump, baby-faced angels we’ve come to know as cherubs would be just as adorable with or without their feathered appendages. And surely the ethereal maidens from classic literature would continue to inspire their audience even if they were not “girt with golden wings.” However, from a biblical perspective, there are no trivial questions. What we believe about angels ultimately impacts our view of God. “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20). Image created using DALL.E 2024 AI technology and subsequently edited and reviewed by our editorial team. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:40:00 -0500 2026-03-31T02:01:53-04:00