What is the nature of the afterlife (Heaven and Hell)?
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Answer: The Bible teaches that after death, individuals face judgment. The righteous (those who have faith in Christ) will spend eternity in Heaven or the New Heavens and New Earth in God's presence. The unrighteous will face eternal punishment in Hell, described as a place of separation from God.
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Explanation: Heaven is described as a place of joy, peace, and perfection where there is no more death or sorrow (Revelation 21:4). Hell is described as a place of fire and torment (Matthew 25:41), representing the ultimate consequence of permanent rebellion against God. The biblical emphasis is on the decisive, eternal separation based on one's relationship with Christ.
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