Sin, Death, Satan, and Hell

In traditional Christian theology, sin, death, Satan, and hell are often viewed as ongoing spiritual threats—forces that humanity must constantly battle against. Many believe that sin is still an unresolved issue, that death is a curse yet to be overcome, that Satan continues to rule as the “god of this world,” and that hell remains a place of future torment.

However, the fulfilled perspective challenges these views, asserting that Christ’s work brought the complete resolution of these issues. Sin, death, Satan, and hell were part of a covenantal system that ended with the fulfillment of prophecy, marking the arrival of a new age where salvation and reconciliation are realities, not future hopes.

This page explores these topics through the lens of fulfilled theology, addressing what these concepts meant historically, how they were resolved, and what they mean for believers today.

What is the Nature of Sin in Fulfilled Theology?

Traditional Christianity teaches that sin remains an active force, separating humanity from God until the final judgment. Many see sin as a constant struggle that determines one’s eternal fate.

The Fulfilled Perspective:

• Sin was a covenantal issue—it was tied to the Law of Moses and the old sacrificial system.
• The Law defined sin and made it a transgression, but Christ fulfilled the Law, bringing an end to its power.
• Sin is no longer an active force of condemnation because Christ reconciled all things (Colossians 1:20).
• People still make choices that align with love or selfishness, but these choices no longer dictate one’s standing before God.

Key Takeaway: Sin, as a condemning force, is no longer relevant in the fulfilled age. Instead, people are called to live in love and faith, rather than fear of sin’s consequences.

What Happened to Death in the New Covenant?

Traditional Christian doctrine sees physical death as the enemy and believes in a future resurrection where the dead will rise. Many assume that death will only be defeated at the end of time.

The Fulfilled Perspective:

• Death in Scripture is primarily spiritual, not physical.
• Adam’s death (Genesis 2:17) was separation from God, not immediate physical death.
• Jesus conquered death by reconciling humanity back to God (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
• The resurrection was a spiritual event—believers now live in the reality of eternal life.
• Physical death remains, but it is no longer a curse or an enemy.

Key Takeaway: Death was a barrier between God and humanity, but Christ ended that separation. Believers now live in a state of spiritual resurrection, where eternal life is already present.

How Does Fulfilled Theology View Satan and Spiritual Warfare?

In mainstream Christianity, Satan is often viewed as an ongoing threat, a powerful enemy still waging war against believers. Spiritual warfare is seen as an active, daily struggle against demonic forces.

The Fulfilled Perspective:

• Satan was an accuser tied to the old covenant system, not an eternal being of evil.
• His role was to oppose the saints, accuse, and stir opposition to God’s kingdom.
• The destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. marked the defeat of Satan, fulfilling prophecy (Revelation 20:10).
• There is no longer an external enemy preventing people from living in faith and love.
• Evil still exists, but it is the result of human choices, not a cosmic war between God and Satan.

Key Takeaway: Satan, as an entity of accusation and opposition, no longer holds power. The battle is over—what remains is the choice to live in love and truth.

Is Hell a Literal Place? Does It Still Exist?

Many Christians believe that hell is an eternal place of torment, reserved for those who reject Christ. This view is largely based on misinterpretations of biblical language, influenced by medieval theology.

The Fulfilled Perspective:

• Hell (Gehenna) referred to a literal place—a valley outside Jerusalem used as a symbol of judgment.
• Jesus’ warnings about hell were warnings about Jerusalem’s coming destruction, not about an afterlife of eternal torment.
• Sheol, what Christians know to exist now and forever, was actually a temporary holding place that included a paradise and prison. Sheol existed until Yeshua’s return, when “hell gave up it’s dead”.
• The Lake of Fire in Revelation was a prophecy about the end of the Old Covenant system, not a future eternal punishment.
• Judgment was fulfilled in 70 A.D., meaning hell as a place of divine wrath is no longer relevant.

Key Takeaway: Hell was a historical judgment, not an eternal destination. The fulfilled perspective sees no need for an eternal punishment when all things have already been reconciled.

How Do These Beliefs Affect Daily Christian Living?

Understanding the fulfilled nature of sin, death, Satan, and hell changes everything about how believers live today. Instead of living in fear of sin, fear of death, fear of Satan, or fear of hell, faith becomes:

• A life of freedom—not bound by religious guilt or fear.
• A life of love—focused on relationships, grace, and reconciliation.
• A life of confidence—knowing that all things have been fulfilled, and nothing separates us from God.
• A life of peace—embracing the victory of Christ instead of anxiously waiting for a future resolution.

Key Takeaway: Faith is no longer about avoiding punishment—it’s about embracing love, truth, and spiritual freedom.

Conclusion: Living Beyond Fear

Traditional Christianity teaches that sin, death, Satan, and hell are still major forces at play, keeping people trapped in cycles of fear and religious obligation. However, the fulfilled perspective reveals that these forces have already been dealt with.

Sin no longer condemns.
Death is no longer a spiritual separation.
Satan no longer holds power.
Hell was a historical judgment, not an eternal punishment.

The question for believers today is not “How do I avoid sin, death, Satan, and hell?” but rather, “How do I live in the fullness of love, faith, and freedom?”

Instead of struggling under the weight of religious fear, believers are invited to embrace the Great News—that Christ’s work is finished, and the victory has already been won.