Hell
When God sentenced Adam to death for the sin of disobedience there was no mention of a soul burning eternally God tells us the penalty for sin the soul that sinneth
shall die Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bears the guilt of the son.
The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself. So how did we get the image of a burning Hell
in James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature;
and it is set on fire by hell. Hell (in this one is more specifically, Gehenna)
Gehenna is a small valley in Jerusalem. In Jeremiah 7:31 And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to burn their sons
and their daughters in the fire, which I did not command, nor did it come into My heart. the Valley of Hinnom was used as a place for worshipers in Canaan to burn
their own children alive as sacrifice. in 2 Kings 23:10 so Gehenna is a real place here on earth that's where burning hell comes from. Hebrew hell is grave and not a burning place
and in Matthew 8:12 But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” and in Matthew 8:12 Hell is described as outer darkness of eternity with no one to turn to or talk to and they will be constantly alone.

Gehenna is a Greek transliteration from the Hebrew “Valley of Hinnom” (or Ge-Hinnom)
It was here that child sacrifices took place (2 Kings 16:3; 21:6; 23:10).
In the days of Jesus, the valley was used as the city dump. Filled with garbage, dead bodies that were being disposed of
the fire went on for weeks, months and even years. there was more stuff added every day that's what made the fire last then came the worms and maggots in the areas that the fire didn't touch which made it a place of horror. That's where the word Hell came from

Many people think of hell as a place filled with fire and pain. However, the Bible presents a different view of hell as a separation from God.
This understanding changes how one sees life, relationships, and faith. The first point to consider is that the Bible describes hell as a state of being apart from God.
In Matthew 7:23, Jesus says, “I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.” This verse highlights that the real suffering comes from being away
from God's love and presence. Instead of focusing on flames, it is essential to understand the deep sadness of separation from the Creator. This view encourages
individuals to seek a closer relationship with God while alive. Another important idea is that hell represents the consequences of choices made during life.
In Galatians 6:7, it states, “For whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” This suggests that the actions and decisions made can lead to a separation from God.
When good deeds and love for others are ignored, the distance from God grows. This encourages people to think about their actions and strive to live in a
way that brings them closer to God, rather than pushing them away. Furthermore, the concept of hell as separation can lead to a more compassionate view of others.
Instead of judging and condemning those who seem lost, it becomes possible to understand their struggles. Many people face challenges that lead them away from faith.
By offering support and love, individuals can help guide others back to God, reducing the risk of eternal separation.
This perspective promotes kindness and understanding in a world that often feels divided. In conclusion, the true nature of hell in the Bible is not about flames
but rather about separation from God. Recognizing this can inspire a deeper commitment to faith, a reflection on personal choices, and a compassionate approach to others. Understanding hell as separation invites everyone to seek closeness with God and share that love with those around them.