Hell Part 2

In my last post on hell I commented on God’s standards of judgment, and why we fail the standard, but the question remains, how can we be happy in heaven with loved ones in hell? First of all, I do not believe hell will be the same for everyone (read Dante’s Inferno for an example). The scriptures reveal that we will be judged according to our works; not only bad deeds, but it must be good deeds as well.  A Gandhi will not suffer as a Hitler.  God will hold all accountable for rejecting or accepting Christ’ sacrifice, but not all will be equal in judgment according to deeds.  Those apart from Christ who have been victimized must have justice done to those who harmed them.  What if I spend a lifetime feeding the poor, but curse God and Jesus?  Will I be doomed like Stalin?  Hell is much too general a term, and although there will be a general suffering of the judgment of God, I do not believe it will measure to all without equity. Sin is sin and cannot be overlooked, but stealing a hundred bucks and killing an innocent person are not equal crimes with equal punishments. Crime is crime, but we do not imprison an individual for life because they have stolen a car, jewelry, or an entertainment center. <p>

My point is that we will not see God’s judgment as unfair, unjust, and un-equitable, but on that day, we will see perfect justice for all; a perfection that will bring a true shock and awe, and every knee will bow and tongues confess, Christ is Lord.  The perfections of his judgment will bring peace to the victimized, even if those victims do not enter into heaven.  The unjust may not see heaven, but they will see justice done to those who did them wrong, and justice to them for doing others wrong.  All accounts will be settled, and we will never wonder if those we love are suffering more than they deserved.  On that day all self deceit will be removed and all sin will be seen for what it is in the presence of God; evil. I will continue in my next post.