1034. Jesus often speaks of “Gehenna” of “the unquenchable fire” reserved for those who to the end of their lives refuse to believe and be converted, where both soul and body can be lost.612 Jesus solemnly proclaims that he “will send his angels, and they will gather . . . all evil doers, and throw them into the furnace of fire,”613 and that he will pronounce the condemnation: “Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire!”614
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135. How will Christ judge the living and the dead?
201. Why does the Church have the power to forgive sins?
279. What are the essential and necessary elements for celebrating the Eucharist?
35. What are the most important symbols of the faith?
44. What is the central mystery of Christian faith and life?
43. What does it mean to believe in only one God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
What does the promise of salvation amid darkness in Micah 7:7 mean?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
