Why do People go to Hell?

Why People Go to Hell

Many people ask this question, "why do people go to hell?" and "will I go to hell?". To answer these questions, you have to dig into the bible to see why people go to hell. Before I state why some go to hell, it's important to keep in mind that no one can escape hell just for being "good". Romans 3:23 says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". So good works doesn't get you into heaven!

Anyone can do good works, but not have a real relationship with Jesus. There were Pharisees that "displayed" great works, but did not know God.



Gal 2:16; "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."



So to go to heaven, we must believe in Jesus Christ. But real faith in Jesus will manifest into real love for Jesus, and love for Jesus will manifest into good works. James 2:26; "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead."

Joh 12:48;  "He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day." So to escape hell we must accept Jesus and his words (the bible). Once we accept Jesus into our hearts we are saved from the devils grip!

We can conquer the grave by simply accepting the free gift of God--His Son Jesus Christ!