Articles and videos covering theological questions about Heaven, Hell, eternal life and the afterlife Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:49:00 -0500 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/elizabeth-delaney/is-christianity-just-universalism-if-hell-isnt-real.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/elizabeth-delaney/is-christianity-just-universalism-if-hell-isnt-real.html Elizabeth Delaney https://www.crosswalk.com/author/elizabeth-delaney/ If everyone ends up in heaven, what did Jesus die for? This article lays out why Universalism contradicts Christ’s clear warnings. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/things-christians-believe-about-hell-that-are-not-biblical.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/things-christians-believe-about-hell-that-are-not-biblical.html Whitney Hopler https://www.crosswalk.com/author/whitney-hopler/ Hell is a topic that has fascinated and troubled people since ancient times. It is a place often associated with divine punishment, eternal suffering, and fiery torment. However, what many Christians believe about hell may not align with what the Bible actually teaches. Hell is a complex and challenging subject for many people. A majority of U.S. adults say they believe in hell – 62 percent overall, and 79 percent of those who are Christians – according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. But many myths about hell are popular in our culture. It’s important for believers to discern between popular misconceptions and what the Bible says about hell. So, let’s consider five common beliefs about hell that are not biblically supported. Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Ig0rZh  Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-things-youll-do-in-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-things-youll-do-in-heaven.html Mike Leake https://www.crosswalk.com/author/mike-leake/ “Don’t you want to go to heaven when you die?”I remember being asked that question at a time in my life when I was far from Christ. All I could say in response was something like, “Well, I certainly don’t want to go to the other place.” The reason for that response is that heaven didn’t seem all that appealing to me. While floating on a cloud seemed pretty cool, I wasn’t too stoked about donning a diaper and playing harp music like some angelic being. And besides, I was pretty convinced there wouldn’t be any baseball up there. Sounds like a pretty boring eternity.Even after becoming a disciple of Jesus, eternity still didn’t hold massive appeal to me. Don’t get me wrong, being with Jesus seemed pretty awesome. But that didn’t really change my distaste for the prospect of playing a harp for all of eternity. I like worship music as much as the next guy, but is that really what I’ll be doing for all of eternity?My vision of heaven entirely changed when I read a few books (NT Wright, Christopher J.H. Wright, and Randy Alcorn, to name a few). They painted a picture, using Scripture as their guide, of an eternity that was filled with the grand and beautiful things we enjoy on Earth. Benjamin Gladd has recently written an article that only further reshapes my view of what we’ll do in eternity.[1] Gladd shows how God’s Word informs us that we’ll be priest-kings in heaven. It’s a compelling vision. We’ll have plenty to do. Boring will never be a word to describe eternity.What else does the Bible say we will do in heaven? Here are 10 things we will do in heaven, with Scripture references.[1] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/do-nothing-eternity/Photo Credit: Getty Images/Yuri_Arcurs Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:55:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/10-things-the-bible-says-about-believers-going-to-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/10-things-the-bible-says-about-believers-going-to-heaven.html Meg Bucher https://www.crosswalk.com/author/meg-bucher/ Jesus’ death on the cross allows us to embrace the soul-gripping freedom of eternity that we are invited to share in as Christians. “But for all who did receive and trust in Him, He gave them the right to be reborn as children of God” (John 1:12, VOICE). Humanity is born into a curse of sin we cannot control, but we serve a God who has made a way for us to escape it. This Biblical promise guarantees that “every ear will have a chance to hear,” and Jesus will not come back until then. But He will be back. For those who have accepted Him as our Savior, we will get to gaze into the face of Peace and embrace the King of Kings. There will be no sickness, death, pain, or suffering in Heaven (Revelation 21:4). We will be reunited with believers who have gone before us (1 Thessalonians 4:17). All of the questions that we have stored up will fall away in the midst of the glory that will surround us when we finally arrive home. Photo credit: @Unsplash/Marc Olivier Jodoin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:30:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/how-do-you-know-where-youll-go-after-you-die.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/how-do-you-know-where-youll-go-after-you-die.html Alex McFarland https://www.crosswalk.com/author/alex-mcfarland/ Why is it important to seek the Bible for answers about the afterlife? Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/if-a-christian-dies-by-suicide-will-they-be-in-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/if-a-christian-dies-by-suicide-will-they-be-in-heaven.html Greg Grandchamp https://www.crosswalk.com/author/greg-grandchamp/ Jesus’ own words tell us, then, that suicide can and is forgiven. A Christian who unfortunately, and quite tragically, loses their way and, in the midst of their despair and confusion, dies by suicide will be received by the Father. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:40:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/bible-verses-to-prepare-your-heart-for-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/bible-verses-to-prepare-your-heart-for-heaven.html Vivian Bricker https://www.crosswalk.com/author/vivian-bricker/ We can prepare our hearts for the day we are in Heaven by reflecting on a few Bible verses. Here are five Bible verses to prepare your heart for Heaven. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:25:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/12-insights-into-the-nature-of-angels-and-supernatural-beings.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/12-insights-into-the-nature-of-angels-and-supernatural-beings.html Aubrey Sampson https://www.crosswalk.com/author/aubrey-sampson/ It’s important to know what God’s Word says about these supernatural beings so that we can walk in truth instead of elusive illusion or make-believe Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/surprising-ways-youll-stay-busy-in-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/surprising-ways-youll-stay-busy-in-heaven.html Whitney Hopler https://www.crosswalk.com/author/whitney-hopler/ Have you ever wondered what eternity in heaven will be like? While popular culture often depicts heaven as a place where you won’t do much more than relax on clouds, the Bible describes heaven as a dynamic and exciting place. Forget worrying about being bored in a place of eternal rest. The reality of heaven is much better than that. You can glimpse what heaven will really be like in the Bible, which describes heavenly activities you can enjoy. Let’s explore five surprising ways you’ll stay busy in heaven.Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/NiseriN  Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/will-we-have-work-to-do-in-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/will-we-have-work-to-do-in-heaven.html Britt Mooney https://www.crosswalk.com/author/britt-mooney/ Most people hate work. I used to tell people, “Yes, work is hard, that’s why they don’t call it fun.” We can’t wait for vacations, saving large amounts of money and looking forward to “time off” of work. We celebrate when someone gets to retire from work, when they hit a certain number of years in the job or reach a certain age. Now they get to live the dream of “not working.” Therefore, it’s difficult for us to think of work in heaven. Isn’t heaven supposed to be fun? Work isn’t fun. Shouldn’t paradise be the opposite of work? At the same time, certain images of heaven seem boring. We just sit around and play harps on clouds? Perhaps work means something more to God, something different. Maybe in a broken world, we’ve lost sight of God’s design for what it means to work and what heaven will be like. And going back to the beginning, we might see this design.Photo credit: ©Getty Images/simon2579 Wed, 22 May 2024 08:05:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:49:00-05:00