Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction The biblical imagery of hell is both vivid and paradoxical. On one hand, it is described as a place of unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43), and on the other, as outer darkness (Matthew 8:12). How…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction A central paradox of divine justice and love is captured in this tension: God desires all to be saved, yet the Bible also teaches that many will perish and that hell is real and…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction One of the most enduring paradoxes in biblical theology is the apparent mismatch between moral behaviour and earthly outcome. The righteous often face hardship, affliction, and persecution, while the wicked appear to flourish in…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction Christianity proclaims a future of eternal joy for the redeemed—an unending state of peace, righteousness, and divine fellowship. Yet this joy is founded upon the agonising death of the Son of God upon a…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction The Bible teaches that God will execute a final judgment over all creation—a day of divine reckoning (Revelation 20:11–15). This judgment is described in terms of absolute justice: each person will be judged according…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction Christian eschatology promises believers a glorious destiny: “If we endure, we shall also reign with Him” (2 Timothy 2:12). Saints are called heirs, co-rulers with Christ, and even kings and priests (Revelation 1:6; Romans…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction The New Testament declares with triumph that Christ has already defeated sin, death, and the devil (Colossians 2:15; 1 Corinthians 15:57). Yet, the Christian life continues to be marked by intense spiritual warfare (Ephesians…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 7: Heaven, Hell, and Eschatological Tensions 1. Introduction Heaven is portrayed in Scripture as a realm of flawless purity and holiness, free from corruption, sin, and death (Revelation 21:4, 27). Yet paradoxically, it is the final home of redeemed people who were…