I'd like to add a small tidbit to this. There isn't a spot in the bible that I have been able to find where it specifically states any specific human spirit will go the lake of fire. There are also a few instances of the bible suggesting reincarnation is a thing. Such as the whole John the Baptist and Elijah thing. So I think a possible working theory on the matter would be we are all just going around and around on this planet until we accomplish whatever our purpose might be. Just a theory but I think its an interesting idea if nothing else.
I've seen / read many interesting theories. First, did you know the origins of hell was actually a big firepit (with brimstone) outside of Jerusalem where IIRC lepers etc were left to die / dead bodies burned? Literally a lake of fire type deal. The word for that and the word for hell are the same so hard to know what exactly is being referenced.
My personal opinion is that "hell" could be a state of separation from God for eternity, whereas Heaven would be a state of forever being in communion. I don't think the eternal torment thing is Biblical outside of things mostly from Revelation and cooked up by early Church to scare people into following.
I did not know that. I'll have to research it.
Here you go bro - scroll down to Gehenna section, or just read it all if you have time - https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/406-use-of-hell-in-the-new-testament-the
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