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.
If one understands the difference between the spirit world and the material world, one recognizes that time as it exists on the physical plane does not exist in the spiritual plane.
Thus, in the spirit world, there is no future or past, but only the eternal now. It is, by definition, eternity.
People imagine that this means that eternal life and eternal death are permanent states, but they are not. Eternal life is spiritual life, meaning to exist in a living relationship with the creator in the spiritual dimension (which eternal), and eternal death is to be separated from the Creator in the spiritual dimension.
Resurrection is the phenomena of moving from spiritual death (Satan's dominion) to spiritual life (God's dominion). It can happen when you are in your physical body (coming to Jesus means you resurrect into a living relationship under God's sovereignty) or when you are in the spiritual realms (as evidenced by the saints and prophets of the past walking the streets of Jerusalem after the resurrection of Jesus).
God created each human being. Even if it takes 'eternity' God will find a way to restore every child.
That's my faith, anyway. Many people's reading of scripture is far too simplistic and is premised on ignorance about the reality of the spirit world, imo.
It's not my interpretation. It is the Word of God. Hebrews 9:27 tells us man dies once & then judgement. Don't play chicken with God. The only Get Out of Jail Free card is faith in Jesus eho died for the sins of the world. He who believes and id baptized will not be condemened, but have everlasting life. May God the Father draw you to Jesus. May Jesus reveal the Father to you. May the Holy Spirit work faith in Jesus' atoning death on the cross in your life and in the lives of those you love. And may his Word become alive in you and you become baptized into Jesus' Holy name. I ask this in Jesus' Mighty name. Amen.
Separation from God is eternal. If one rejects Jesus there is no hope, for there is no other sacrifice for one's sin and there never will be.
Please don't go to Hell, but if you do give us a call when you get out and let us know how it went and where you are going to be everlastingly punished next.
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.
If one understands the difference between the spirit world and the material world, one recognizes that time as it exists on the physical plane does not exist in the spiritual plane.
Thus, in the spirit world, there is no future or past, but only the eternal now. It is, by definition, eternity.
People imagine that this means that eternal life and eternal death are permanent states, but they are not. Eternal life is spiritual life, meaning to exist in a living relationship with the creator in the spiritual dimension (which eternal), and eternal death is to be separated from the Creator in the spiritual dimension.
Resurrection is the phenomena of moving from spiritual death (Satan's dominion) to spiritual life (God's dominion). It can happen when you are in your physical body (coming to Jesus means you resurrect into a living relationship under God's sovereignty) or when you are in the spiritual realms (as evidenced by the saints and prophets of the past walking the streets of Jerusalem after the resurrection of Jesus).
God created each human being. Even if it takes 'eternity' God will find a way to restore every child.
That's my faith, anyway. Many people's reading of scripture is far too simplistic and is premised on ignorance about the reality of the spirit world, imo.
How do they get out then if rhey refuse to stay out now?
"Confess with thy mouth the lord Jesus and believe InThine heart that God hath raised him from the dead and this shalt be saved" Roman's 10:9 ff.
I prefer to be Son conscious rather than sin conscious. God doesn't operate from fear but from love which cast out all fear.
The decision has to be made while you live. God gave you freedom of will. So it's up to you to will.
It's not my interpretation. It is the Word of God. Hebrews 9:27 tells us man dies once & then judgement. Don't play chicken with God. The only Get Out of Jail Free card is faith in Jesus eho died for the sins of the world. He who believes and id baptized will not be condemened, but have everlasting life. May God the Father draw you to Jesus. May Jesus reveal the Father to you. May the Holy Spirit work faith in Jesus' atoning death on the cross in your life and in the lives of those you love. And may his Word become alive in you and you become baptized into Jesus' Holy name. I ask this in Jesus' Mighty name. Amen.
seeking truth is not playing chicken. the Bible leaves plenty unsaid. but we can still receive answers through prayer.
Separation from God is eternal. If one rejects Jesus there is no hope, for there is no other sacrifice for one's sin and there never will be.
Please don't go to Hell, but if you do give us a call when you get out and let us know how it went and where you are going to be everlastingly punished next.