August 10, 2025
Summer Mixtape 6
Jordan’s message explored the doctrine of hell, challenging traditional evangelical views that use it as a fear-based motivator rather than a lens for God’s love. He traced the concept’s historical development—from medieval art and Dante’s *Inferno*, through Jonathan Edwards’ fire-and-brimstone preaching, to modern debates like Rob Bell’s *Love Wins*—and showed how translations and cultural influences shaped our ideas more than scripture itself. Examining biblical terms like *Sheol* and *Gehenna*, Jordan noted that early Christian writings rarely depict eternal conscious torment, and presented three main Christian perspectives: eternal conscious torment, annihilationism, and universalism. He questioned the logic and theology of a God who punishes eternally, highlighting how beliefs about hell impact parenting, leadership, and community. Ultimately, he urged the church to move from a “spirituality of fear” toward one of hope, redemption, and love.