Question: Is hell a reality or just fiction? Is it true that Jesus spoke more about hell than heaven?

Jener

Answer: Dear Jener,

Your first sentence – "reality" or "fiction". Do you mean "literal" or "symbolic"? If we accept the Bible as the inspired word of God we cannot say that hell is fiction. The in-house debate among Christians concerns what hell is, when it is, how long it is, how "hot" it is, etc. Most Christians agree that hell is separation from God. After that agreement, Christians then quickly begin to disagree about literal vs. symbolic, how long, when, etc. We have many questions and answers posted on this topic under "Ask Greg" – simply click on the categories we offer, "heaven/hell" – and then those questions that interest you. An answer will be provided. We recommend, in these answers, a number of resources that can be helpful as you study this question. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

In Christ,

Greg Albrecht