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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul. I always try to tell myself no and pray right then but the thought comes back. I’ve had many nights where I just can’t sleep because I’m so scared. Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?
It sounds like anxiety or panic attacks. I've had those when God has revealed a sin in my life and then I'd freak out because I couldn't walk away from it. I would think I'm lost I'm lost! (Couldnt sleep very well and having shivers and some sort of halucinations during my sleep) If that is what happened to you (if you know there is a sin in your life and it's the source of your anxiety) I'd encourage you to read scripture, pray and speak to a pastor or Christian friend for help. Might pay to read on Paul's writing on the battle between the inside man and the spirit, that helped me cause it boosted my confidence in God while trying to not rely on myself. In a way this kind of anxiety can come from not trusting that God can save you or want to. Ask God to help you discern between fear and truth. Hope this helps.
 
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I wouldn't be worried one bit

Hell isn't a place, if it were it would be preceded by an entirely different word in the NT scriptures

Might I suggest you do a word study on the Greek words for " in " and how the word is used in the verses ?

Might alleviate some of your unnecessary stress
Good question, have you looked to the concordances yet ?

There are really two separate meanings:

HELPS Word-studies

nekrós (an adjective, derived from nekys, "a corpse, a dead body") – dead;

~ literally, "what lacks life"; dead

~ figuratively " not able to respond to impulses, or perform functions ("unable, ineffective, dead, powerless,"; unresponsive to life-giving influences (opportunities); inoperative to the things of God

Hell is an an actual, real place. I hope you are not trying to spread the false doctrine of "there is no hell" and confuse people.

Luke 16:
19There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

21And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

24And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

26And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

27Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:

28For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.

29Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

30And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.

31And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.


Mark 9:

43And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

44Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

45And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

46Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

47And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:

48Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.


Revelation 21:

8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.


Matthew 13:

49So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
50And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.


There are so many references to the existence of hell as a place where there is continual punishment, that you must have not read the Bible to say "there is no hell and people don't go there", or have a different agenda.

 
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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul. I always try to tell myself no and pray right then but the thought comes back. I’ve had many nights where I just can’t sleep because I’m so scared. Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?

Hi Jello, There are two voices that our hearts and minds hear spiritually. The voice of God tells you to come to Him for comfort, forgiveness, restoration, and salvation among other things. All of these messages are positive because He wants a loving relationship with you. There is no sin that a person can commit that God cannot and will not forgive except for one and that is called "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" and that is basically denying that Jesus is the Son of God.

The other voice that whispers to us is the voice of the Evil One and his demons. These voices accuse us, torment us, scare us, etc. These voices lie to us. He will do anything to keep you from a loving relationship with God. The lie that he wants you to believe is that you are past redemption. In fact, one of his names is The Accuser. Scripture also tells us that Satan is a "like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."

You are trying to turn to God through all of this, I think that shows that you are not going to hell. We have this promise from God, that "Those who seek Me with all of their heart Will find Me." I will pray for you. I know that God loves you. That is another truth. Listen to His voice, not the enemy's. May I suggest that you read the book of 1 John in the Bible. It will comfort you.
 
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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul. I always try to tell myself no and pray right then but the thought comes back. I’ve had many nights where I just can’t sleep because I’m so scared. Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?

We walk by faith. The sole fact that you actually care means that the Lord is with you and you are not doomed. How do you get better? By knowing the truth, which brings peace:

2. Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

1. John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalms 127:2
It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.

The truth sets us free, just by knowing that this kind of fear is not of the Lord and that He hasn't abandoned you should be enough to shake you out of this. Doesn't matter what you feel or think about the situation, approach the Lord with confidence, be grateful and thank Him that He loves you.
 
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I would say it like this: The ONLY way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ.

Meaning, "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart
that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a
person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he
confesses, resulting in salvation."

Romans 10:9-10

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We walk by faith. The sole fact that you actually care means that the Lord is with you and you are not doomed. How do you get better? By knowing the truth, which brings peace:

2. Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

1. John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalms 127:2

It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.

The truth sets us free, just by knowing that this kind of fear is not of the Lord and that He hasn't abandoned you should be enough to shake you out of this. Doesn't matter what you feel or think about the situation, approach the Lord with confidence, be grateful and thank Him that He loves you.
Love this! Feelings and emotions are fleeting and change every 5 minutes but the Word of God is sure and eternal and never disappoints.
 
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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul. I always try to tell myself no and pray right then but the thought comes back. I’ve had many nights where I just can’t sleep because I’m so scared. Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?

Are you in Christ?

Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (17) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (18) Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Ephesians 2:8-10 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, (9) not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (10) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

1 John 3:19-20 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; (20) for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.

1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
 
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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul. I always try to tell myself no and pray right then but the thought comes back. I’ve had many nights where I just can’t sleep because I’m so scared. Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?
The clearer we can keep our consciences, the less we fear going to hell. I'd suggest you read the Bible and find out what it is the Lord wants from us.
 
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It is curious that the notion of eternal torment in he'll is not found in the Bible until you get to the new testament era.

Oh?

Daniel 12:2
"And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt."

Please be careful in what you are trying to imply. It is curious that it would matter for you even if a certain concept wasn't fully revealed in the Old Testament to be relevant in New Testament.
 
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I’m scared that I am going to hell

I hear that Hell, Michigan is a beautiful place.

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Oh?

Daniel 12:2
"And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt."

Please be careful in what you are trying to imply. It is curious that it would matter for you even if a certain concept wasn't fully revealed in the Old Testament to be relevant in New Testament.

Nothing about eternal torment in Hell there.

BTW, wouldn't it be wrong of God not to warn people in OR times that they were going to burn in Hell forever?
 
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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul. I always try to tell myself no and pray right then but the thought comes back. I’ve had many nights where I just can’t sleep because I’m so scared. Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?
This is obsessive compulsive behavior. I know this because I struggled in exactly the same way.

Obsessive compulsive disorder occurs when you fear something so much it consumes all your thoughts. That's the obsessive part. The compulsive part is you doing repetitive habits to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsession.

You are fearfully obsessed with going to hell. That's a normal fear for anxious people; I mean, hell is a scary idea right? No one wants to be there. Of course you're scared of it. But for most christians, they leave that fear at the foot of of the cross and don't fear it any more. For people like you and me, it's hard to do that, because of the anxiety. The obsessive fear manages to do linger in us because we want to be 100% certain that our fear won't happen, but it impossible to be completely certain about anything!

And so to relieve this fear you're feeling, you repeat things over and over in your head. "Please God, please God" is what you described yourself saying in your head to get rid of the anxiety. That's the compulsive aspect of your anxiety.

The crazy thing is, the more you compulsively respond to your fear of hell, the worse you make the cycle of anxiety. It will only provide you with temporary relief, which will soon return to your fear of hell, and the cycle begins again. I know this because I would respond to my fear in exactly the same way.

But there is a way to overcome it. It's hard, it requires a lot of practice, but it's worth it.

You must first recognize that this fear is not reality. Tell yourself the truth, even if you don't fully believe it. The truth is that this fear is not realistic because you know you have been saved by christ and you love him. Engage every opposing thought with truth like this. That doesn't mean to repeat the same thought over and over, that's compulsion and will make it worse. Instead, try to articulate what exact aspect you are afraid of, either out loud or in your head, and then articulate truthful thoughts. Accept that you can't be 100% sure, but that's okay. You don't need to feel completely sure for something to be true.

Whenever a thought comes to you that causes you to be fearful, do something to distract yourself. Make sure it's some sort of activity that can keep you distracted completely so that you forget about the thought. When you feel more relaxed, attack the thought with the truth as I mentioned above. Remember your fear is not a reflection of reality. Don't let yourself slip isn't the habit of repeating phrases in your head to relieve the fear, it will only further the cycle.

If you stay mindful of your anxiety and vigilant of your compulsive thoughts, this will eventually get easier. The fear will likely disappear completely! It did for me.

Try counseling if you require more help.
 
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Nothing about eternal torment in he'll there.

That verse is talking about the Judgement Day, and there are many, many instances in the Old Testament where with that day, the torment that will come upon those that deserve it is mentioned.

Isaiah 66:24
"And they shall go forth and look on the dead bodies of the men that have rebelled against me; for their worm shall not die, their fire shall not be quenched, and they shall be an abhorrence to all flesh."

What does unquenchable fire on people, and undying worm on people sound like to you?

BTW, wouldn't it be wrong of God not to warn people in OR times that they were going to burn in Hell forever?

Not only are you wrong in claiming there is no mention of eternal punishment, your opinions about what you think God should do or how He should be just matters not.

Ezekiel 18:25
"...you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not fair.’ Hear now, O house of Israel, is it not My way which is fair, and your ways which are not fair?"
 
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I've looked as many words in books. And I have an opinion and interpretation of them..... I wanted to know what yours was....since you mentioned an uncommon view. I am fine if you are unwilling to share it as well. But i need not see words in other languages and definitions.





Let's take a look then, because " in " in Greek scriptures is several different words with different meanings:

Revelation 21:10

" And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God "

Revelation 19:11

" And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war "

εν en {in} a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest


This is completely different than:

Revelation 17:17

" For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled "

James 3:3

" Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body "

επι epi {in} a root;; prep AV - on 196, in 120, upon 159, unto 41, to 41, misc 338; 895 1) upon, on, at, by, before 2) of position, on, at, by, over, against 3) to, over, on, at, across, against




εν " in the spirit "
επι " in his hand "
εν " in righteousness "
εν " in heaven "
εν " in the days "
επι " in their hearts "
επι " in the horses' mouths "

εν is not επι

Confusing the two from lack of study only leads to improper understanding of scriptures


It's as bad as thinking the English phrase " he's in trouble " as meaning " trouble " is actually a place / location " he " is " in "

" righteousness " is not a place in Revelation 19:11, " the " spirit " is not a place in Revelation

and so on and so forth

When you say " But i need not see words in other languages and definitions ", I disagree
 
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Let's take a look then, because " in " in Greek scriptures is several different words with different meanings:

Revelation 21:10

" And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God "

Revelation 19:11

" And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war "

εν en {in} a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest


This is completely different than:

Revelation 17:17

" For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled "

James 3:3

" Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body "

επι epi {in} a root;; prep AV - on 196, in 120, upon 159, unto 41, to 41, misc 338; 895 1) upon, on, at, by, before 2) of position, on, at, by, over, against 3) to, over, on, at, across, against




εν " in the spirit "
επι " in his hand "
εν " in righteousness "
εν " in heaven "
εν " in the days "
επι " in their hearts "
επι " in the horses' mouths "

εν is not επι

Confusing the two from lack of study only leads to improper understanding of scriptures


It's as bad as thinking the English phrase " he's in trouble " as meaning " trouble " is actually a place / location " he " is " in "

" righteousness " is not a place in Revelation 19:11, " the " spirit " is not a place in Revelation

and so on and so forth

When you say " But i need not see words in other languages and definitions ", I disagree
You have a lot of words and definitions, yet answered not the question. So it is time wasted. Would have been simpler to just say you didn't want to give your opinion and want every one to find out for themselves.
 
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How do I get better? Am I going to hell?

What is your understanding of the Kingdom Gospel? Jesus tells us that He faithfully taught the very words that His Father gave Him to teach... that the words of the Father, spoken by Jesus, are the words of eternal life.

It's usually a lack of understanding that very simple concept which causes someone to doubt their ability to be saved. Jesus says "if ye love Me, keep My Commandments", and the Father will love you if you keep Jesus' Commandments, and if you keep Jesus Commandments you will abide in His love. Jesus says, "I know your works," that you "have kept My words and have not denied My name." Keeping the words of Jesus doesn't mean memorizing them, it means doing what He tells you to do. It means following the sermon on the mount from Matthew 5-7. And His name means His authority, not only the name "Jesus", but all of the authority that belongs to Jesus as the only begotten Son of God, "with whom I am well pleased." "Hear Him," says the Father of life.

Do you hear Jesus' voice, little sheep?
 
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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul.

Are you going to hell? Why do you think you are?

Have you sold your soul? Why would you think that you have?

Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?

"Please Lord," what? If you're His child, you don't need to be pleading with Him.

How do you get better? See God more clearly. He's not the threatening Punisher you seem to think He is, waiting for the slightest reason to throw you into Hell. He loves you - so much that He died for you. Is this the sort of God you should cower before? Only if you're determined to live in rebellion to Him. If you come to Him for salvation, He will not cast you out. He's promised this and never breaks His promises.

Revelation 3:20
20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.
 
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Basically, the only way into Hell is to curse God. And you can stop cursing God
and ask for forgiveness, so even that's not permanent.

Helping other people is your solution to stop worrying about
yourself and think of others instead. God likes that.
I wanted to add my 2-cents to that thought. We are not saved by our own works but by the sacrifice made by God. If you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord, confess your sins, and repent then you are certainly not going to hell. If you have done these things but still feel the oppressive fear I also want to suggest that you go out and help at a Christ centered volunteer organization. There is nothing YOU can do but confess and repent that Jesus is your Lord. What you are doing at one of these organizations is filling your time and mind and surrounding yourself with Christ's love for others. If someone applauds you for doing it say thank you but then ask them to give the applause to Jesus. He is the one you are there for. Fear not, hate not, and what ever you do love others in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
 
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So for a while now I keep having these thoughts in my mind that I’m going to hell or I’ve sold my soul. I always try to tell myself no and pray right then but the thought comes back. I’ve had many nights where I just can’t sleep because I’m so scared. Some days I even find myself repeating “please lord” in my head for protection. Every time I pray I still feel scared after. How do I get better? Am I going to hell?
Hell is a fictional place invented by shamans, medicine men and preachers who only have fear to teach.

God is good, he is our loving Father and while a father will correct us from time to time, he would NEVER put us in a burning torture place for an eternity!

There is either life eternal or death. If you have faith then you can take salvation for granted, be joyous and serve others for fun and for free.
 
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