Here is a further table regarding the localization of the unhappy places (neglecting the grave, and recognizing that Paradise/Abraham's Bosom are supposed to have been joined to the third (God's) Heaven:
" The Chart of the Abyss, Hell, and the Lake of Fire Contrasred"
CHART OF THE ABYSS, HELL, AND THE LAKE OF FIRE CONTRASTED |
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THE ABYSS (THE DEEP |
Háhihdays |
THE LAKE OF FIRE |
1. Existence 1st stated: |
(Gen. 1:2 LXX) |
(Job 33:18) |
(Rev. 19:20) |
2. Duration: |
Not known after the Millennium |
Ceases to exist |
Endless |
3. Location: |
Deep Outer Space |
Heart of Earth |
Outside of Earth |
4. Time of Existence: |
Until End of Millennium |
Until Judgment |
After Judgment |
5. At the Time of the |
No longer mentioned |
Cast into Lake of Fire |
Ongoing Forever |
6. Occupants: |
Fallen (wicked) angels (Lk. 8:31; |
Faithless departed spirits |
The Beast (Anti-god) and the |
Here is a link to one diagram illustrating the pit, Paradise, and the grave. The site contains the text giving a verbal key to this diagram:
Nice site. Thanks.
I’ve seen Wittman’s chart re: kingdom of heaven vs kingdom of God. I used it as guidance for a few years, but then found some differing perspectives, also well documented in Scripture. I need to give that one some more study.