Hell is HOT!! Introduction

Well, here we have it. I have finally decided that I would bite the bullet and write about hell. Not exactly the funnest subject, clearly an odd one for me to tackle. As odd as it may seem, the thought of hell has been in my mind as of late. We all know and have heard our whole lives about this place of misery... what is it, where is it, who goes there, for how long? These are just some of the questions we have all pondered and over the next few blog posts I will share with you my study, my reflection and some of my conclusions about this murky, mystery. My hope is that by studying hell, we will solve some of the puzzles and misunderstandings about this place. So with no further adieu, we will begin our study. 


The first thing that I would like to consider is the fact that the word "hell" is not really found in the bible, there are actually a few different words in the O.T. and N.T. that we have translated to the word hell. I have added a scripture reference for each so that you get the idea. The first step to understanding the scriptures on the subject of hell is understanding what the scriptures are referring to when we read the word hell. I would also suggest doing a word study on Hell to prepare for upcoming teachings, a great resource for studying the scripture can be found here: e-sword.net. My hope is that you will all feel free to post what you are thinking and learning so that we can discuss together what we find out!


Pastor Willy
www.southsidenewberg.org 


ταρταρόω

tartaroō tar-tar-o'-o From Τάρταρος Tartaros̄ (the deepest abyss of Hades); to incarcerate in eternal torment: - cast down to hell.

2Pe 2:4

5020 tartaróō – properly, send to Tartarus ("Tartaros"). The NT uses 5020 (tartaróō) for the netherworld – the place of punishment fit only for demons. Later, Tartaros came to represent eternal punishment for wicked people.

"5020 (tartaróō) is a Greek name for the under-world, especially the abode of the damned – hence to cast into hell" (A-S); to send into the subterranean abyss reserved for demons and the dead.

[In Greek mythology, Tartarus was a "place of punishment under the earth, to which, for example, the Titans were sent" (Souter).]

Γέεννα

 geenna

gheh'-en-nah Of Hebrew origin ([H1516] and [H2011]); valley of (the son of) Hinnom; gehenna (or Ge-Hinnom), a valley of Jerusalem, used (figuratively) as a name for the place (or state) of everlasting punishment: hell.

 Matt. 5:22

ᾅδης

hadēs

hah'-dace From G1 (as a negative particle) and G1492; properly unseen, that is, “Hades” or the place (state) of departed souls: - grave, hell.

Rev 20:13

שׁאל שׁאול

sh e 'ôl

sheh-ole', sheh-ole' From H7592; hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates: - grave, hell, pit. 

Psa 16:10

Dave Ramsey - Financial Peace

The Great Recovery is a grassroots movement spread by people who are tired of looking to Washington for answers. The truth is that the government can’t fix this economy. It’ll be restored one family at a time, as each of us takes a stand to return to God and grandma’s way of handling money.

Together, we’ll bring this country back on track—one family, one church, one community at a time.

As part of The Great Recovery movement, this fall Southside will be hosting two Financial Peace University classes. We want everyone to be involved, so don’t delay and sign your family up today.
 

Sign up HERE.

If you would like to be a part of this movement and join one of the Financial Peace University classes happening this fall at Southside, then simply fill out the information for the class you’d like to join and the leader for that group will contact you with more information.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Evelyn Barnes by EMAIL.

Class # 1

Saturday Mornings – 9:30 to 11:30 (breakfast at 9am)
Barnes Upper Room – 429 S Main St
Preview Session on Sept. 10, 2011 – First Class Session on Sept. 17

Disequilibrium - A great article by: Tera Castile

Hello Friends!

I wanted to share with you an excerpt that shares the meaning of a teacher term called “disequilibrium,” one that I think is relevant to Southside as we do the work we have ahead:

“According to Piaget, reorganization to higher levels of thinking is not accomplished easily. The child must "rethink" his or her view of the world. An important step in the process is the experience of cognitive conflict. In other words, the child becomes aware that he or she holds two contradictory views about a situation and they both cannot be true. This step is referred to as disequilibrium. According to Piaget, learning cannot occur without disequilibrium.”


Disequilibrium is the name for the place between old understanding and new learning. It is an often uncomfortable place for students to be, but a necessary one if they are to grow. It is a place that teachers strive to put their students in, in order for them to do the hard work of discovering new learning. However, it is also the most difficult time to be a teacher. When students are in a state of disequilibrium they often want to know the answer because they are too frustrated and tired to work through their confusion, or simply too lazy to even try. As a teacher, I often want to show them or tell them the answer myself because it seems easier or less time consuming. However, I am learning, that if you guide students by asking the right questions and offering some support without telling them the answer, they will come to the new understanding with much more depth of knowledge and excitement for having come through the tough parts.


God is the master teacher. He knows how to lead his children into disequilbrium and then patiently guide and question to bring them to a place with greater understanding and passion than before. I think that this is where we are at Southside. We are on the cusp of something really great, we just don’t know what it is yet. We wish our teacher would just tell us already, but we must let him guide us to greater understanding. It’s an exciting place to be! I will be praying as to what my role is in his plan for Southside, as I know you are too.

-Tera