Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2025, Christianity.com Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:18:20 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/is-hell-a-curse-word-is-it-a-sin-for-christians-to-say-it.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/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 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 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 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/10-things-youll-do-in-heaven.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/10-things-youll-do-in-heaven.html Mike Leake https://www.christianity.com/author/mike-leake/ “Don’t you want to go to heaven when you die?”I remember being asked that question at a time in my life when I was far from Christ. All I could say in response was something like, “Well, I certainly don’t want to go to the other place.” The reason for that response is that heaven didn’t seem all that appealing to me. While floating on a cloud seemed pretty cool, I wasn’t too stoked about donning a diaper and playing harp music like some angelic being. And besides, I was pretty convinced there wouldn’t be any baseball up there. Sounds like a pretty boring eternity.Even after becoming a disciple of Jesus, eternity still didn’t hold massive appeal to me. Don’t get me wrong, being with Jesus seemed pretty awesome. But that didn’t really change my distaste for the prospect of playing a harp for all of eternity. I like worship music as much as the next guy, but is that really what I’ll be doing for all of eternity?My vision of heaven entirely changed when I read a few books (NT Wright, Christopher J.H. Wright, and Randy Alcorn, to name a few). They painted a picture, using Scripture as their guide, of an eternity that was filled with the grand and beautiful things we enjoy on Earth. Benjamin Gladd has recently written an article that only further reshapes my view of what we’ll do in eternity.[1] Gladd shows how God’s Word informs us that we’ll be priest-kings in heaven. It’s a compelling vision. We’ll have plenty to do. Boring will never be a word to describe eternity.What else does the Bible say we will do in heaven? Here are 10 things we will do in heaven, with Scripture references.[1] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/do-nothing-eternity/Photo Credit: Getty Images/Yuri_Arcurs Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-will-we-look-like-in-heaven.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/what-will-we-look-like-in-heaven.html Clarence L. Haynes Jr. https://www.christianity.com/author/clarence-l-haynes-jr/ The Bible does not tell us everything about how we will look, but it gives us enough information that we can put together a pretty good picture of what we will look like in heaven. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/how-to-be-a-christian/how-do-you-know-where-youll-go-after-you-die.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/how-to-be-a-christian/how-do-you-know-where-youll-go-after-you-die.html Alex McFarland https://www.christianity.com/author/alex-mcfarland/ Why is it important to seek the Bible for answers about the afterlife? Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/4-ways-the-reality-of-heaven-changes-everything.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/4-ways-the-reality-of-heaven-changes-everything.html Mike Leake https://www.christianity.com/author/mike-leake/ A recent study found that 71% of Americans believe in heaven[1]. I would venture that close to 100% of those 71% believe they’ll be there when they die. Most people view heaven as a place where we reunite with loved ones. There are streets of gold—lots of clouds. Pearly gates. Mansions. Lots of dudes with white beards and togas. Those cute little baby angels playing harps. We might debate exactly what we’ll be doing, but we agree there will be a lot of singing. And I think there is supposed to be a quiet room where all the Baptists are, and this is so they can keep the delusion they’re the only ones in heaven.We have plenty of jokes about heaven. We all have some conception of what it might be like—probably informed by cartoons, television shows, and other parts of pop culture. But is heaven a real place? Does the Bible speak of it as a place where souls are just floating around? Do we go to heaven when we die—and if so, what do we do there?I cannot answer all of your questions about heaven because I cannot even answer my own. But today, we will look at what the Bible says about heaven and whether or not it is to be considered a “real” place.[1] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/12/07/spiritual-beliefs/#Photo Credit: AI technology Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/if-a-christian-dies-by-suicide-will-they-be-in-heaven.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/if-a-christian-dies-by-suicide-will-they-be-in-heaven.html Greg Grandchamp https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-grandchamp/ Jesus’ own words tell us, then, that suicide can and is forgiven. A Christian who unfortunately, and quite tragically, loses their way and, in the midst of their despair and confusion, dies by suicide will be received by the Father. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/why-the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-good-news-for-your-life-today.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/heaven-and-hell/why-the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-good-news-for-your-life-today.html Kelly Minter https://www.christianity.com/author/kelly-minter/ For all its complexities, it’s good to be reminded that one way Jesus described the kingdom is simply that it is good news. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:30:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/things-the-bible-says-about-loved-ones-in-heaven.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/things-the-bible-says-about-loved-ones-in-heaven.html Whitney Hopler https://www.christianity.com/author/whitney-hopler/ We all wonder about what heaven is like and what our deceased loved ones are doing there. As God’s Word, the Bible serves as the primary source of guidance and assurance on what happens to our loved ones after they pass away. The Bible doesn’t provide every detail about heaven and the state of our loved ones there. But it does offer valuable insights that provide important glimpses of the divine plan for believers in heaven. It also assures us in 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 that, “‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’ – the things God has prepared for those who love him – these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.” Even though we can’t personally see or hear what our loved ones are doing in heaven right now, God has revealed many wonderful realities about heaven in the Bible. Here are 7 things the Bible says about our loved ones in heaven. Photo Credit: ©GettyImages/arkira  Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/featured-plus-pdfs/7-things-the-bible-says-about-loved-ones-in-heaven.html https://www.christianity.com/featured-plus-pdfs/7-things-the-bible-says-about-loved-ones-in-heaven.html Whitney Hopler https://www.christianity.com/author/whitney-hopler/ We all wonder about what heaven is like and what our deceased loved ones are doing there. As God’s Word, the Bible serves as the primary source of guidance and assurance on what happens to our loved ones after they pass away. The Bible doesn’t provide every detail about heaven and the state of our loved ones there. But it does offer valuable insights that provide important glimpses of the divine plan for believers in heaven. It also assures us in 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 that, “‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’ – the things God has prepared for those who love him – these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.”Even though we can’t personally see or hear what our loved ones are doing in heaven right now, God has revealed many wonderful realities about heaven in the Bible. Download the PDF below to read 7 things the Bible says about our loved ones in heaven.Photo Credit: ©Canva Pro Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:15:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:18:20-04:00