The sinner in hell does not become morally neutral upon his sentence to hell. We must not imagine the damned sinner displaying gospel repentance and longing for the presence of Christ. The damned indeed are longing for an escape from punishment, but they are not “new creations.” They do not, in hell, love the Lord their God with heart, mind, soul, and strength. Instead, they are now handed over to the full display of their natures apart from grace, natures that are satanic (John 8:44). Thus, the condemnation continues forever and ever and ever, with no end in view either for the sin or the punishment thereof.

Russell Moore (b. 1971), Theologe, Ethiker, Autor und Publizist

Related Bible passage: JHN.8.44

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Grace & Redemption

Occasions: For Reflection

Russell Moore

Russell Moore (* 1971) ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe, Ethiker und Publizist, der unter anderem die Kommission für Ethik und Religionsfreiheit der Southern Baptist Convention leitete sowie als Chefredakteur von Christianity Today wirkte. Er steht für eine evangelikale Theologie jenseits parteipolitischer Vereinnahmung, wandte sich öffentlich gegen christlichen Nationalismus und kritisierte innerkirchliche Versäumnisse bei der Aufarbeitung von sexuellem Missbrauch. Heutigen Bibellesern vermittelt er Impulse für eine ethisch reflektierte und gesellschaftlich engagierte Nachfolge in säkularen wie polarisierten Kontexten.

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