That's not what the scripture teaches.
Jesus said, If you believe not that am He, you shall die in your sins.
What does it mean to die in your sins? What are the legal consequences of sin in Gods law.
A fair question. Here is my answer:
The legal consequences of sin: death...but just death. God told Adam and Eve they would die if they ate of the wrong tree, and so they did. Later, God told other people (I remember Abimelech in that regard) they were as good as dead for having sinned. In no case that I know of did God warn them of anything else...like Hell. Now why would a loving, honest and holy God hold back that information...if Hell existed? Be aware that Hell is never mentioned as part of the Creation, and let that sink in. It is also never mentioned as a punishment in the Law that God gave to Moses, so let that sink in too.
So all through the OT, death reigns. Lots of people die. Is there a solution? As Abner asked, "Shall the sword devour for ever?" I noted that every instance of "Hell" in the OT is better rendered as "Sheol," and half the time is translated honestly as "the grave" or "the pit." But I digress...it's not easy to pass up a chance to get a dig in at Hell.
Then Jesus the Christ arrives. John the Baptist calls Him the Lamb that takes away the sin of the world. Did he lie? Remember that he was full of the Spirit. Now consider:
Jesus either took away the sin or the world...or He didn't. Faith demands that He did.
Jesus, as part of the Godhead, was witness and participant to what Job was told: "Is anything too difficult for Me?" It's God, so the answer must be "NO."
Therefore I must conclude that taking away the sin of the world is not too difficult for Jesus.
Problem: When Jesus was alive, when He died to make the taking away possible, and down to the present day, sin is still in existence. So...for Jesus to NOT FAIL, He must finish the work of taking away...after the resurrection.
He tried to tell us. He gave us the parable of the lost sheep. He fed multitudes on two occasions, and told His disciples to gather up the crumbs, which amounted to more than He started with. He even asked His Father to forgive those who were killing Him. Do I need to say more?
If anyone remains in their sins, Jesus has failed.
If anyone, then remains dead, Jesus has failed.
If anyone goes to Hell (if Hell exists), Jesus has failed.
If anyone is forever excluded from the Kingdom, Jesus has failed.
But no! Nothing is too difficult for Jesus, and being the Savior of the World, the One Who takes away the sin of the world, and the One who is both willing and able, then:
everyone's sin will be dealt with and forgiven - but it won't be pleasant for the wicked
no one will remain dead and/or in Hell
no one will be forever excluded from the Kingdom.
