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    Why does Hell have to be eternal?

    in Defense of the Gospel

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    i dont believe that hell is just a metaphore for being "snuffed" out of existence, one needs to do alot of fancy footwork with scriptures to show other wise. but on the other hand i am persuaded that there will be alot more people in heaven than most christians believe- i havn't made up my mind yet but i think those who never heard of jesus and those who were truly sincere in their beliefs but didnt accept him out of their sincerity, i think god will give them another chance to choose to follow him or not after they passed from this life to the next

    It's a difficult topic. I agree with your first statement, that there will be more people in heaven than we might expect, but I also believe that our eternal fate is determined by the choices we made in this life. Regarding those who never came to a full revelation of Jesus Christ, it can be said that at some point in their life, they chose good over evil or evil over good and many have a relationship with a God that they have yet to put a face on, and some reject such a relationship both never gaining a full understanding of the gospel. But for those who reject the love of God, there is no further chance after death, that must be made clear. If it were an issue of mental assent to the timeless truth of the gospel, then I understand why many people may never reach that point. But everyone who has lived has encountered the grace of God and responded to it or rejected it. This beneath the surface understanding of God's law is spoken of in Romans 1, the inner witness that woos people into a relationship with God.

    But scripture informs us that "it is appointed for man once to die, then comes the judgement". This means after death we will be judged by the choices we made. I don't think the Bible can be any more clear on that matter.

    yes, after death comes judgment from god but judgment doesn't necessarly mean damnation

    Just remember God knows every heart; better than we know our own, and that itself explains where we will live eternally; also if I may add, if we are not to accept Christ as he came for us, to save us, and still be with God, then wouldn't that be calling the Most perfect and true and Mighty God...A Liar???

    Why does Hell have to be eternal?

    in Defense of the Gospel

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    ummm...trying to understand what you wrote re the one important question you have come up with regarding sin

    If I understand you, you say that you agree that sin requires 'punishment'...right so far?

    Then, you wrote about 'finite' sin incurring infinite torment and you relate that to good deeds

    I'm interested in discussing this with you, but may I just ask some questions?

    It appears you have accepted Jesus as dying in your place...is that right?

    Current events in your life are 'causing' you to doubt your faith in God...

    Finally, you want everyone to be 'ok'...ie with you in heaven

    Is it really your experience that deep down everyone can be good? It is not my experience that this is so. Why do you think this?

    You state you have a fairly good understanding of scripture, yet scripture teaches that everyone is a sinner and NOT good

    Is this making any sense to you?

    as good says we all fall short of the Glory of God! in Romans 3:23 and......if any cause another to fall and sin, whoa to them! in Matthew I believe.

    Evolution

    in Science and Faith

    Posted

    What does it mean to sin with/without the law and then be judged with/without the law?

    To sin with the law is sinning after accepting Christ Jesus! You are now a new creature in Christ! and God is working on us always to be whole one day!

    To sin without the law is being on your own "lost" without Christ, and not even thinking about the things you do being sinful, Haven't realized yet how we inherited sin from Adam & Eve.

    As far as going to Heaven if we haven't known of it, well God did say His word will be Preached thru all the nations!

    Halloween evil?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I believe Jesus would want us to use the things of the world for his purpose, and this doesn't make us of the world, as we are using it for His Glory! Same as Christmas, we shouldn't get caught up in all the comercialism that it has become long ago, and although we don't know Jesus's birthday, we can use Christmas as well for Him as the world is caught up in Christmas anyways, so we should take advantage of their weaknesses with that, and witness for Jesus. same as Halloween, using it for Jesus! To stand out for God, and show the world!

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