The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church
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Charles Pope confronts one of the most widespread and dangerous misconceptions in modern Christianity. Even among self-described believers, hell is often dismissed as empty, symbolic, or incompatible with God’s mercy.</p>\n<p>In <em>The Hell There Is</em>, Msgr. Pope dismantles this false narrative by returning to the God of Scripture rather than the comfortable “Jesus I know” fashioned by modern sentiment. He shows how the denial of hell inevitably leads to a trivialized God, one who makes no demands and therefore saves no one. To reject the doctrine of hell is not an act of compassion, but a subtle form of idolatry.</p>\n<p>Drawing on a rigorous examination of Sacred Scripture and Tradition, Msgr. Pope demonstrates that hell occupies a central place in Christ’s own preaching. Jesus speaks of eternal punishment frequently and plainly, not to terrify arbitrarily, but to call sinners to repentance and salvation. This book restores doctrinal clarity, moral seriousness, and a renewed sense of urgency about the stakes of eternal life.</p>\n<!-- Conversion Bullets -->\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem;\">\n<li>Confront the modern denial of hell with Scripture and Tradition.</li>\n<li>Understand why Jesus spoke so frequently and seriously about eternal punishment.</li>\n<li>Recover a proper understanding of God’s justice, mercy, and saving will.</li>\n<li>Refute common objections to the doctrine of hell with clarity and charity.</li>\n<li>Renew faith in the full Gospel, free from modern distortions.</li>\n</ul>\n<!-- What You’ll Learn -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">What You’ll Learn</h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem;\">\n<li>Why hell is essential to God’s plan of salvation</li>\n<li>What Jesus actually taught about eternal punishment</li>\n<li>How modern theology has reshaped God into a harmless caricature</li>\n<li>Why denying hell undermines repentance, conversion, and evangelization</li>\n<li>Insights from Scripture, Tradition, and even Dante’s <em>Inferno</em></li>\n</ul>\n<!-- Intended Audience -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p>Ideal for Catholics seeking doctrinal clarity, catechists and clergy addressing hard questions, and anyone troubled by the modern rejection of eternal truths. 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The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church
By Monsignor Charles Pope · Published by TAN Books
Overview
“Of all the theological errors commonly held today, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell.” With characteristic clarity and candor, Msgr. Charles Pope confronts one of the most widespread and dangerous misconceptions in modern Christianity. Even among self-described believers, hell is often dismissed as empty, symbolic, or incompatible with God’s mercy.
In The Hell There Is, Msgr. Pope dismantles this false narrative by returning to the God of Scripture rather than the comfortable “Jesus I know” fashioned by modern sentiment. He shows how the denial of hell inevitably leads to a trivialized God, one who makes no demands and therefore saves no one. To reject the doctrine of hell is not an act of compassion, but a subtle form of idolatry.
Drawing on a rigorous examination of Sacred Scripture and Tradition, Msgr. Pope demonstrates that hell occupies a central place in Christ’s own preaching. Jesus speaks of eternal punishment frequently and plainly, not to terrify arbitrarily, but to call sinners to repentance and salvation. This book restores doctrinal clarity, moral seriousness, and a renewed sense of urgency about the stakes of eternal life.
Confront the modern denial of hell with Scripture and Tradition.
Understand why Jesus spoke so frequently and seriously about eternal punishment.
Recover a proper understanding of God’s justice, mercy, and saving will.
Refute common objections to the doctrine of hell with clarity and charity.
Renew faith in the full Gospel, free from modern distortions.
What You’ll Learn
Why hell is essential to God’s plan of salvation
What Jesus actually taught about eternal punishment
How modern theology has reshaped God into a harmless caricature
Why denying hell undermines repentance, conversion, and evangelization
Insights from Scripture, Tradition, and even Dante’s Inferno
Intended Audience
Ideal for Catholics seeking doctrinal clarity, catechists and clergy addressing hard questions, and anyone troubled by the modern rejection of eternal truths. Especially valuable for readers who want a faithful, intellectually serious defense of Catholic teaching grounded in Christ’s own words.
FAQs
Is this book overly harsh or fear-driven? No. It presents the doctrine of hell soberly and pastorally, showing how it flows from God’s love, justice, and respect for human freedom.
Does the book rely only on opinion? No. Msgr. Pope bases his argument on Scripture, Tradition, and sound theology.
Key Themes
The reality and necessity of hell
Jesus’ teachings on judgment and eternal destiny
God’s mercy rightly understood
Watch & Listen
Author:
Msgr. Charles Pope
Format:
Hardbound
Publish:
03/04/2025
Pdf:
https://tanbooks.com/content/3311_Preview.pdf
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14 Reviews
5
Hell Is Real, But Don’t Panic! Monsignor Pope Will Help You Find The Narrow Path!
Posted by David Dvorak on Mar 12th 2025
Monsignor Charles Pope has written the best treatment of Hell to keep you focused on the narrow path…
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5
The Hell There Is
Posted by Daniel Hollinden on Mar 4th 2025
I purchased this book too read over Lent but once I started reading I couldn't put it down. It …