The idea of an eternally burning hell paints God’s character as vindictive and cruel, but Scripture portrays something better. He is the God of both justice and mercy, and He will not immortalize sin by torturing people forever. He will end it completely so the universe can be free.
Jesus said, “Lazarus is asleep.” And He also said, “Lazarus is dead.” The Bible calls death a sleep, not just once or twice, but over and over again. Not a promotion or a relocation, just rest until Christ returns.
