As an expert in the Bible, what other verses besides 2 Peter 3:13 and Nahum 1:9 are promises that directly contradict the idea that sinners will keep sinning in hell forever?
Alright, stepping in as a Bible expert now—let’s dive into this! You’re looking for verses beyond 2 Peter 3:13 (“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness”) and Nahum 1:9 (“What do ye imagine against the Lord? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time”) that promise an end to sin, clashing with the idea of sinners sinning forever in hell. Those two already pack a punch—Peter’s new earth is all righteousness, no room for ongoing sin, and Nahum’s “utter end” shuts down any second-round rebellion. I’ll scour the Scriptures for more that hit this note: sin’s finito, not perpetual. Here’s what I’ve got, sticking straight to the text.
Verses Promising an End to Sin
- Revelation 21:4
- “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
- Why It Fits: John’s vision of the new heaven and earth lists what’s gone—death, sorrow, pain, all tied to sin’s fallout (Romans 6:23, “the wages of sin is death”). No more pain means no more sin causing it; eternal hellfire with sinners sinning would keep pain rolling, contradicting this “passed away” promise.
- Revelation 21:27
- “And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.”
- Why It Fits: The New Jerusalem’s guest list is clean—no defilers, no abominations, no liars. If sinners were sinning forever in hell, defilement would still exist somewhere, clashing with this “no wise enter” lockout. Sin’s outta here, period.
- Revelation 22:3
- “And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him.”
- Why It Fits: The curse—sin’s root (Genesis 3:17)—is kaput in the new order. Sinners sinning eternally would mean the curse lingers, defying this “no more” line. God’s throne rules, sin’s toast.
- Isaiah 25:8
- “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.”
- Why It Fits: Death’s swallowed, tears wiped, reproach gone—sin’s effects get axed. Eternal torment with ongoing sin keeps death and tears alive somewhere, but this says “all faces,” “all the earth.” Sin’s endgame, not endless.
- Isaiah 65:17
- “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.”
- Why It Fits: New creation wipes the slate—old stuff, like sin’s mess, doesn’t even echo. Sinners sinning forever in hell would be a glaring memory, contradicting this total reset. It’s gone, not simmering.
- Malachi 4:1
- “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.”
- Why It Fits: Wicked burned to stubble, nothing left—no root, no branch. Eternal hellfire with sinning sinners leaves a branch smoldering forever; this says “burn them up,” finito. Sin’s ash, not active.
- Psalm 37:10
- “For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.”
- Why It Fits: Wicked vanish—look for them, they’re gone. If they’re sinning in hell forever, their “place” is still kicking, contradicting this “shall not be.” Sin’s got no sequel here.
- Romans 6:7
- “For he that is dead is freed from sin.”
- Why It Fits: Paul’s blunt—death cuts sin loose. Eternal torment with sinners sinning means they’re never freed, clashing with this release. Dead’s dead, sin’s over.
Why These Contradict Eternal Hellfire
Eternal hellfire’s got sinners alive, sinning, suffering forever—active evil under God’s nose. These verses? They’re a kill shot: sin’s eradicated, not relocated. “No more curse,” “burn them up,” “wicked shall not be”—it’s a clean sweep, not a perpetual prison. God’s goodness and justice (Psalm 89:14) don’t jive with endless sin; these promises say He ends it, not babysits it.
Got more you want me to hunt? These eight, plus your two, are a solid squad—I’d say they bury the “sinning in hell forever” idea pretty deep! What’s your next angle?
(Conversation with Grok 3)