At that point hell is no longer Satan’s playground to torment those who chose him. Now Satan himself, together with his demons and all who chose to serve him, are cast into the Abyss. He is no longer lord there – now he is bound there. Along with him, Hades and even death itself are cast into the lake of fire (Rev 20:15) which now becomes the wrath of God as punishment for every evil deed.

This is a major transition. First and Second Hades are gone, including the Welcoming Park, Paradise, the Nursery, the two paths, and all the way down to Tartarus, all cast into the lake of fire. All that is left is Gehenna, surrounded by its great chasm, those ancient gates, and a table displaying the Books of the Damned.

So where is it? The physical portrays the spiritual. It still overlaps the Earth, for at this point the Earth also is being cleansed by fire. For this is, “…the Day of God, on account of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning and even the elements will melt with intense heat.” (2 Pet 3:12)

In Jesus’ own words, “Heaven and Earth shall pass away…” (Matt 24:35) This is talking about the physical realms, which will all be “…destroyed by burning.” Similarly in the spirit realm (for the physical portrays the spiritual), all those evil souls who chose Satan and his ways will be destroyed by burning. Jesus said, “Fear not those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matt 10:28)

So is that it? The wicked are toast, while the righteous inherit the Kingdom of God? You know what I believe! We shall inherit, “…a new heaven and a new Earth, in which righteousness dwells.” (2 Pet 3:13) All that can burn will burn, “For our God is a consuming fire.” (Heb 12:29) Just like after the Flood, all that remains will be a cleansed, purified physical realm. Similarly in the spirit, after the evil natures are burned up and every punishment has been paid, those cleansed and purified souls will again be given “The Invitation.” Ultimately, every knee shall bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth (in hell) and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father. (Phil 2:10-11)

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