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VI.Hell
The souls of the unrighteous dead are currently in a place inside the Earth called hell. This, however is a temporary residence. According to Revelation 20:14–15, hell itself will be cast into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the final destination of all men who have not accepted Christ’s atonement for their sins. Hell, like heaven is composed of several parts or compartments.

A. The existence of hell
Some cultists teach that there is no such place as hell. They believe that the wicked simply cease to exist at death. If this were the case, then Jesus Christ would no longer exist because He took on Himself the guilt for all the sins of the world. Jesus obviously has not ceased to exist. Beyond this, the Bible clearly states that hell exists and is the place where all the souls of the wicked dead currently reside.

1. Hell exists and the souls of the wicked dead are there

Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalms 9:17; Matthew 10:28; Luke 12:5; Luke 16:27

2. Jesus Christ was in hell
Although He had never sinned, Jesus took on Himself the guilt for all sin. The punishment for unatoned sin is hell and Jesus was thus punished. However, hell could not hold Him. He rose from the dead and brought the keys of death and hell with Him (Revelation 1:18).

2 Samuel 22:4–7; Psalms 16:10; Psalms 86:13; Acts 2:27,31; Ephesians 4:8–10; Colossians 2:15

3. Hell is inside the Earth
Amos 9:2

4. Hell is a place of torment
Luke 16:23–24; Revelation 14:9–11; Revelation 20:10

5. There are levels of hell
Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalms 86:13

6. People in hell are referred to as worms

There is some evidence that people in hell come to resemble a worm. There are verses that speak of angels being chained in hell and people being bound hand and foot in hell. A man whose feet and