I am a devout, inerrancy-affirming evangelical Christian, and I do not believe this for on moment.

It's a tricky thing when people claim to have these visions. Either they are true, or they are not. And if they are not, what then? If the person is a liar, then they are grievously sinning against the Holy Spirit (or may not even be genuine believers, if they take that attitude towards God's Word). If they are seeing false visions, that is also quite problematic. Given that her visions occurred over many nights, it's hard to say that it was just a bad dream (like in the case of Bill Weise and his dream-length visit to Hell).

With such a piece of writing, I find it hard to give it anything other than either a 1 or a 5. If it is true, and it is divine revelation, then shouldn't that make it a 5? If it is not true, if it is a lie about what God says, then it has no business existing.

I actually address her "visions" and other similar visions in a piece of writing I that is free to read or download from my website: http://3-ringbinder.weebly.com/ (it will be obvious which one).

Briefly, I will explain a few reasons why I believe it to be false:

- She says that brimstone appears in a pit of fire, growing red. Now, you don't need to be a chemist to know that sulfur (brimstone) has a very low melting point (it should melt, not be a glowing stone), and burns blue, not red. My hypothesis: she envisioned what brimSTONE would look like in fire, not knowing what brimstone actually is...

- She teaches that people can be true believers, whom Jesus Himself says actually knew and had a relationship with Him, can walk away willfully, and yet Jesus would pursue them still until there is no hope. What does the scripture say? If such a person did walk away from Jesus willfully, there would be no hope, period (Hebrews 6:4-6).

- The people in Hell are there now, and they have bodies. In other words, these people, whose bodies died and were buried, are not even "souls," but instead have physical parts. What about the whole, ya know, resurrection (which hadn't happened yet).

- She will look at various kinds of sinners, and then recite Revelation 21:7-8, about how those sinners will be in the lake of fire, and how they are burning in it. And yet, this "Hell" is where they are now, not their future abode. The Lake of Fire is in the future, not today. That's why, in Revelation 20:13-14, Hades (the abode of the dead) gives up its dead before they are cast into the lake of fire.

- At one point, she says that one of the people in hell will burn forever in those flames. That is not true - later, they will be moved out of "Hell" (Hades) and into the lake of fire (as mentioned above).

- There is no mention of resurrection (who needs it anyway; these souls are in the form of bodies!). That's kind of an important thing to leave out, since it is where the dead will leave this place 9which she says they never leave) and be thrown into a lake of fire (not necessarily better, but important nonetheless).

Even if you don't agree with me that the Bible teaches annihilationism, and that nobody will be tormented for eternity anywhere, you can see why her account falls apart (and its free to read online, so if you really wanna see if I'm right, just go here: http://spiritlessons.com/mary_k_baxte...).

This was read to me and my class by our grade 5 teacher. One of the most traumatising forms of religious indoctrination I experienced. Don't read this book or support this woman's work

I read this book in 2000 given to me by a CMF Church Pastor's wife, Mrs Soqovata.
Truth be told, Hell is real and there is a living God.
Whoever doubts this book, doubts The Mighty God.

Preview Thoughts (Chapters 1-3):
Given the nature of the book, it requires a different lens for evaluation. Mary K. Baxter’s conviction shines through as she portrays vivid and intense depictions of the hellscape. However, the book lacks the scriptural grounding expected in non-fiction literature of this kind. Framed as a testimony, it feels more autobiographical, recounting a specific spiritual experience rather than providing a thoroughly resourced or doctrinal depiction of hell.

Final Review:
While A Divine Revelation of Hell is clearly written with passion and a sense of urgency, it struggles with clarity and coherence. The lines between the author’s narrative, direct quotes from Jesus, and her personal cautions blur frequently, creating a dissonance that interrupts the flow of the story. This lack of distinction between voices leads to confusion and detracts from the book’s overall engagement.

Some of the statements attributed to Jesus seem contradictory or unnecessary for a devout believer like the author to be told, raising questions about their authenticity or purpose. Baxter frequently repeats phrases and descriptions, which makes some chapters feel redundant and less impactful. Furthermore, the modern interpretations and assumptions inserted into the narrative detract from its credibility and leave parts of the book feeling contrived.

One notable issue is the unclear goal of the book. It’s uncertain whether Baxter intends to win new converts to Christ, reenergize existing believers, or simply share her experience. While it’s possible that all three objectives are intended, the disjointed storytelling and lack of focus make it challenging to discern a clear message.

Despite its flaws, the book does offer moments of insight and context that align with certain interpretations of Scripture. Baxter’s intent to warn and encourage is evident, and her conviction may resonate with readers who share her faith. However, as Paul writes in Romans 16:19, believers are encouraged to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. This book, while well-intentioned, may require discernment to separate its message from its shortcomings.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
While the content is heartfelt and adds a layer of context to certain theological discussions, the redundancy, lack of clarity, and challenging writing style make A Divine Revelation of Hell a difficult and at times frustrating read. It may inspire reflection for some, but others might find it lacking the structure and depth necessary for a fully impactful experience.

Extraordinary heart grabbing book.

I recommend everyone read or hear this book and take heart to it. It's definitely an eye opener to say the least.

I like the biblical basis of this book. But it was not written well. Very repetitive and cheesy.
It could have been written a lot better as in the stories and the walks with Christ. It was a good try.

What a challenge this book was. Of course the biggest part of this was deciding whether to spend $6.00 at Starbucks or on a used copy of this babble?! I went with the babble and got my money's worth in pure entertainment value.

I attempted to trust/critique this book from a purely theological stance. The ultimate test for me (A Christian) was that it has to match the Biblical scriptures perfectly. Honestly it didn't even make it past the 1st page. And by 1st page I mean the copywrite information. Published in 1993 by Dr. T. L. Lowery - from Whitaker House Publishing. That puts Mommy Mary Baxter right alongside Smith Wigglesworth and many many other charismatic healers and ridiculous story tellers and fruity visions holders.
If Jesus was about to change the world with this message of utmost importance he would have been wise to do it with some credibility. How dare this company publish some of Charles Spurgeon's works? Oh well.

Anyway, on to the book.

Wouldn't it be fun if this book was all true? Well no actually. But either way I was quickly relieved to find many flaws in it theologically. The very first thing that hit me was: I've heard some of this type of Hellish horrors described before; it was in the Islamic Quran. The God of Islam seems to favor this type of torture. Sura 4:56 "we shall soon cast into the fire. As often as their skins are roasted through we shall change them for fresh skins, that they may taste the penalty."
Nasty eh? The problem is: the Bible doesn't say anything like that. Sure it says many very interesting things about hell...but NOT that. Maybe Mary has been double dipping into Horror movies and Demonic religions?

It appears that Muhammad and Mary have a few things in common. They are both pathetically poor theologians with over-active imaginations, as well as self importance issues. Both demanded that they rise to the top of their respective religions and be listened to by the entire globe.

Which takes us to the next issue:
What does this book say generally about God and his word? That it just wasn't enough. The Bible says a lot about HELL. Jesus gave us many incredible descriptions about this eternal dwelling. Luke 16:19-31 for instance. Jesus even goes as far as saying in his story,

"Abraham says, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them'...Lazarus says, 'but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'
Abraham says, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone rises from the dead.'"

Well it seems Mary just accomplished what Jesus and Abraham said was NOT necessary. Mary went to Hell and came back to tell everyone so they will repent. In the Bible, we have an amazing book filled with writings by Moses and the Prophets. Mary thinks God has changed his mind. Or maybe God screwed up and realized in 1976 that he should write a better book - maybe scarier this time. With Mary's help of course.

So is Mary lying? I don't think so. Just like Bill Wiese and his book: 23 minutes in Hell. Muhammad and his book: the Quran. And numerous others. I don't think they are pretending, they just have no discernment or abilities to challenge properly what is before them. This is what blind faith does to people. Weird eh? God does not get upset if we critique anything that sounds questionable.

On the funny side:
My wife and kids summed up this book by declaring - "Mary is wearing the CRAZY pants."



It begins with her “praying in the Spirit for days" when she felt the very presence of God. Maybe she should have eaten something! :)
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2016 Addendum:
I was at my favorite Christian bookstore recently...
And behind the cashier's shelf was a stack of 10 Mary Baxter's A Divine Revelation Of Hell - that somebody ordered (probably for a Book Bible study). What the HELL? I sure hope it was to teach people how to critique and not be Blind, Charismatic, lack of discernment, type demon chasers - but I seriously doubt it. Most likely they were gobbling up every word Mary spewed out. (like some goodreads reviewers.)
I was about to go and buy 10 small Bibles to place amongst those Baxter offerings. Just so they can see the difference.

I’ve read Baxter’s vision of Hell and while I might believe she has had such visions, I don’t find a biblical reason to dwell on these details and I would not recommend this reading to anyone. Jesus did not deny Hell’s existence, but His focus was on salvation and the kingdom of God. I think we will do wisely to have the same focus.

Ms. Baxter shares her horrific journey into Hell. I felt her heart for all to turn to the Lord and be saved. Ms. Baxter clearly and concisely states that Hell is real. This book is a MUST read.

I borrowed a copy from a friend. All views expressed are my honest opinion.

Real deep, forces you into hell; chilling to the bone, Loved it five stars!.

Book was recommended by a friend when I was first saved in 2000. 15 years later I question the authenticity of it based on my understanding of the bible to the point I call this book fake. The basis for it is stated in the bible explaining when we die we sleep until called. (1 Thessalonians) From there we face our final judgements at the great throne. From there we are either in the book of life or cast into the Lake of Fire. it is more detailed than this but above is the gist. would not recommend the book and if you do put it up to scripture.

I found this to be a fascinating read, definitely recommended for consideration in light of the scriptures.