A haunting depiction of hell based on biblical descriptions. The image shows a barren, crumbling wasteland with jagged rocks and molten rivers of lava flowing chaotically. Flickering flames illuminate the oppressive darkness, while shadowy, twisted figures stand isolated in the distance. The sky is filled with swirling ash and storm clouds, creating an atmosphere of chaos, despair, and unrelenting torment.

Part 1: Sin’s Fractured World and the Foundation for Understanding Hell

From the dawn of creation, the world was designed as a perfect reflection of God’s nature—whole, harmonious, and without flaw. Genesis portrays this paradise, where humanity enjoyed unbroken fellowship with God and a creation free from death and decay. Yet, with Adam and Eve’s disobedience, sin entered the world, introducing […]Read more »

The Shepherds’ Night

“The Shepherds’ Night”

The night stretched wide and silent over the Judean hills, its stillness broken only by the soft bleating of sheep and the crackle of the shepherds’ fire. Yochanan leaned against a rocky outcrop, his staff resting across his lap, while Simon poked at the fire with a stick, his brow […]Read more »

A realistic 3D-rendered image of an elderly sorcerer with long, flowing gray hair and beard. He is wearing a hooded, textured dark robe with intricate silver embroidery along the edges. The sorcerer’s face is stern and weathered, with deep wrinkles and piercing eyes staring intently. His extended hand reaches forward, as if casting a spell or pointing with power. The background is blurred, featuring glowing orbs of light, creating a magical and atmospheric setting.

Did Simon The Sorcerer Actually Believe?

The story of Simon the Magician (also known as Simon Magus) in Acts 8:4-25 raises the question of whether Simon’s belief was genuine saving faith. While the text says that Simon “believed and was baptized” (Acts 8:13), the nature of his belief has been the subject of much theological debate. […]Read more »