If they reform and Jesus said they could change, would you argue? Not saying that’s how it works (I don’t think so), but I had never thought of that possibility. Jesus is King.
nice response. you don't have to trust me, but i believe it was told to me on good authority that only those who prefer hell stay there forever. for everyone else it is to work the impurities out of our soul. it is an opportunity to be reminded of what you don't want, and how not to get there. where those who do not fear God will be made to.
Rev 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Rev 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Rev 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
Rev 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
Rev 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
i think the more important point is that you seem to be reading things in the text that arent there.... its okay, you arent the only one. but i wonder where else its happened?
Roman Catholics believe in a Purgatory---not Biblical, Mormons believe you can be Baptized for your dead relatives---not Biblical---Jehovah's Witness do not believe Jesus was the God of the Old Testament even tho Jn. 1 says He is. Jesus even said "I AM" referencing the voice in the burning bush. If you are in Christ, you will still sin because it is in our nature and we are forgiven but we are not to willfully sin. THose that willfully sin are not in Christ by any means but by their mouth. The Bible is consistent if you read everything there is on each topic. You cannot pull one scripture out of context and use that to say the Bible is not consistent. The Bible is the Word of God. Jesus is the Word of God in the flesh. There is a connection and God cannot lie!
i remain unconvinced by your interpretation. "these shall go away into everlasting punishment" does not specify that they are trapped there. only that hell itself is eternal.
where is it guaranteed that those who go to hell stay there?
If they reform and Jesus said they could change, would you argue? Not saying that’s how it works (I don’t think so), but I had never thought of that possibility. Jesus is King.
nice response. you don't have to trust me, but i believe it was told to me on good authority that only those who prefer hell stay there forever. for everyone else it is to work the impurities out of our soul. it is an opportunity to be reminded of what you don't want, and how not to get there. where those who do not fear God will be made to.
makes more sense to me
I agree that we will end up where we are most “comfortable”. The specific details and process I think will be made clear later.
the details and process can be made clear now, if you prefer. there are no secrets.
LAST VERSE!
Rev 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. Rev 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Rev 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. Rev 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. Rev 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
great stuff. still not seeing where it specifies they have to stay
Where do you see they don't?
i think the more important point is that you seem to be reading things in the text that arent there.... its okay, you arent the only one. but i wonder where else its happened?
the Word of God goes far beyond the Bible
Don't ask the question if you don't want the answer. Great down vote on the Bible!
Roman Catholics believe in a Purgatory---not Biblical, Mormons believe you can be Baptized for your dead relatives---not Biblical---Jehovah's Witness do not believe Jesus was the God of the Old Testament even tho Jn. 1 says He is. Jesus even said "I AM" referencing the voice in the burning bush. If you are in Christ, you will still sin because it is in our nature and we are forgiven but we are not to willfully sin. THose that willfully sin are not in Christ by any means but by their mouth. The Bible is consistent if you read everything there is on each topic. You cannot pull one scripture out of context and use that to say the Bible is not consistent. The Bible is the Word of God. Jesus is the Word of God in the flesh. There is a connection and God cannot lie!
Matthew 25:31-46
the sheep from the goats and gnashing of teeth bit? i mean i guess you could interpret it that way
Verse 46 is the kicker. Eternal punishment or eternal life. You asked if people sent to hell stayed there. Eternal is forever.
"...Choose this day whom you will serve.... As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
i remain unconvinced by your interpretation. "these shall go away into everlasting punishment" does not specify that they are trapped there. only that hell itself is eternal.
46 Everlasting punishment or eternal life. Here is the proof.