Bible Questions and Answers

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There is no literal lake of fire. There are only 5 occurences of this phrase in the Bible and all are to be found in the book of Revelation, chapters 19, 20, 21. Revelation is a book of symbols and the Lake of Fire is symbolic of destruction brought about by divine judgement. In Revelation 20:14, death and hell [the grave - cf 1 Corinthians 15:54] are cast into the lake of fire.  Death and the grave are abstract things with no bodily form. How could they be cast into a literal lake of fire?  Rather, the Apostle John is writing of that glorious time when death shall be no more. 

Here is some information on the website which will help you with this question:

Heaven and Hell: www.thisisyourbible.com/library/show/41

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Mike
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