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1281 | The eternal feature of retribution | Matt 8:12 | stjohn | 199024 | ||
"As heaven is a place and not a mere state of mind, in like manner those accursed go to a place of eternal damnation. This truth is indicated by the words hades (Matt. 11:23; 16:18; Luke 10:15; 16:23; Rev. 1:18; 20:13-14) and gehenna (Matt. 5:22, 29-30; 10:28; James 3:6) a place of "torment" (Luke 16:28) and tarturus for only the fallen angels (2Peter2:4). That it is a condition of unspeakable misery is indicated by the figurative terms used to describe its sufferings"everlasting fire" (Matt. 25:41); "where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched" (Mark 9:44, 46); "the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone" (Rev. 21:8); "bottomless pit" (Rev. 9:2); "outer darkness," a place of "weeping and gnashing of teeth" (Matt. 8:12); "fire unquenchable" (Luke 3:17); "furnace of fire" (Matt. 13:42); "blackness of darkness" (Jude 1:13), and "the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night" (Rev. 14:11). It is well to observe, also, that nearly every one of these expressions regarding hell, fell from the lips of Christ, as is all of scripture(2Timothy 3:16, Proverbs 30:5). He alone has disclosed all that is revealed of this place of retribution. It is as though no human author could be depended upon to speak forth all of this terrible truth. The second reaction of the sincere human mindafter acknowledging the indisputable truth that retribution is an actual place of sufferingis to entertain the hope that this distress of the lost is not eternal, or everlasting. It is natural for the mind to cling to such a hope and a few men have gone to great lengths in their attempts so to expound the Scriptures that the idea of everlasting retribution will be excluded. Inadequate, if not insincere, translations are published which no Greek scholar can countenance, with the one purpose in view of expunging from the Word of God the eternal character of these awful sufferings. The fact that many are untaught will account for the ready reception given to such interpretations of the Scriptures and by their own words contradict themselves. Only the uninformed will listen to the voice of a man who has no scholarship and ignore the fact that the greatest Greek scholars of all generations who have given to the Church the true translation and interpretation of the original Greek text have not modified the eternal feature of retribution. To be ignorant of the Greek text is not reprehensible, but to disregard the voice of all the worthy translators is reprehensible."--Don Hewey |
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1282 | unyielding divine holiness | Rev 20:10 | stjohn | 199023 | ||
"It is the fact of unyielding divine holiness which demands either the retribution of the sinner or the death of Christ in his room and stead. God is love, and that love is demonstrated by the gift of the Son that men might be saved; but love and mercy did not circumvent the demands of holiness to save the sinner: they paid its every demand. The conclusion of the matter is that God, because of His holiness, cannot save the lost unless His holy demands are met for the sinner, as they are met in the death of Christ; and to be unsaved, or outside the grace of God as it is in Christ, is to be destined to eternal retribution. God can do no more than to provide a perfect salvation, which is provided at infinite cost. When love will pay such a price that a sinner may be saved and holiness remain untarnished, it ill becomes finite men to tamper with these immutable realities. Those who resent the idea of eternal retribution are, in fact, resenting divine holiness. However, the message of God's grace to sinful men is not merely a proclamation of eternal condemnation; it is rather that the chief of sinners may be saved through the Savior that infinite love has provided."-- Don Hewey |
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1283 | How can I get back the fire...? | Acts 8:39 | stjohn | 199000 | ||
Amen Val! | ||||||
1284 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 198999 | ||
Dear Nick, You say that you understand why what you say disturbs the people here. Now, I know this detracts from the purpose of the forum, but, my curiosity is peaked. So, do you mind telling us please, why? In other words; what "is" your understanding of "why" this disturbs? |
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1285 | another try | Gen 1:27 | stjohn | 198970 | ||
Oh my Sister! If the way you so gracfuly glorify Our Father is muddy, well then, I'll have some of that mud! :-) "For all of us have become like one who is unclean, And all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment; And all of us wither like a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, take us away." Is 64:6 "But now, O LORD, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand." Is 64:8 God bless John |
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1286 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 198925 | ||
Dear Nick, I pray that God will bring you a right understanding of His righteous judgment, and Justus of, and in, His dealings with sinners. Thank God, that you are discussing this with Doc! I don't know anyone, personally, that is more qualified to, set you striate in your mistaken belief in universalism. I hope and pray that God has lead you here for this very reason. Please be warned, that what you are asserting, is, very dangerous! My friend without a fear of God's "righteous" judgment, most, if not all, will simply not change! And only then, of corse, with the help of the Holy Spirit. "When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had handed down, they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice." 1 Kin 3:28 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever." Ps 111:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction." Prov 1:7 "The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding." Prov 4:7 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Prov 9:10 God bless John |
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1287 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 198907 | ||
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Cor 6:9-10 |
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1288 | Jacob or Joseph? | Deut 26:5 | stjohn | 198901 | ||
You are very welcome Budderfligh! Hey, I get confused when I look in a mirror! I often think,..... who's that and, what's he starring at? ;-) God bless John |
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1289 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 198867 | ||
Hi Gerry, You are very welcome! Well done on the search, thats a good start. Well, (I am assuming) at least he's talking and asking questions, even though he doesn't seem to want the answers he's getting. You and he are indeed in "our" prayers, I'm confident I can speak for the majority here. Bless you Brother. May the Lord give him the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! oh, By the way, Vincent Van Gopher, is sort of a sidekick, of a cartoon character, Deputy Dog. I'm guessing, early 60's? lol God bless John |
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1290 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198804 | ||
Ah, the moral high ground. I know the former but, me thinks the latter disingenuous. John 8:44 | ||||||
1291 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198793 | ||
You know steeno, if I had my drothers I'd rather suffer from spiritual schizophrenia then to be an arrogant sociopath. Prov 8:13 "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate. What is sad my friend is that you don't see that it is your heresy that people are hostile toward, not our freedom in Christ. People who love God hate pride my friend, and we embrace our freedom in Christ! And nobody has said or even implied that Christ's Sacrifice for sin is not sufficient! Stop twisting what people say! |
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1292 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198754 | ||
It is not necessary to ask continually. You are spinning and confusing the issue! Please my friend, your question is argumentative, please stop the nonsense. PLEASE! You show no desire to learn or grow, but to push your own view/opinion, again please stop. This is NOT a "debate forum" it is a Bible study, for those who wish to Honor God and learn more about His Word. | ||||||
1293 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198751 | ||
Because it shows Honor Respect and Love! Why would a child of a house ask his parent to please pass the budder when he knows that he will get the budder? Your question sounds like something that would be asked by a spoiled brat adolescent who has a prideful spirit of entitlement! it is argumentative and shows a lack of respect for God and His Word! please stop! | ||||||
1294 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198747 | ||
Mark 11:24-25 "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you. 25 "Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions. | ||||||
1295 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198688 | ||
Hello Dr. May I ask, whom are "you" talking about? is it those who "WILL NOT" believe God, or, those who fall down and need a hand up? if it is the later, then, read the next verse, or two. It is God who judges, not us! You say it is about the whole bible. Well then, I agree, it is indeed. I truly hope we can have a discustion about God's Holy Word, and do so in a manor that gives glory to God, and, shows forth His "Grace and Mercy". If it is the former, then, I agree. God bless John |
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1296 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198682 | ||
Good point Brother BradK, graceful too by the way. Thank you. | ||||||
1297 | IS PETER | Matt 16:16 | stjohn | 198677 | ||
Thanx Brother Chuck! | ||||||
1298 | He betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver | 2 Cor 7:10 | stjohn | 198676 | ||
Hi Azure, I felt that coming, heh heh :-) right after I sent that post I remembered that! Thanks for pointing it out Azure, Very Astute Sister. :-) And even though they drew lots, (a game of chance) it brings into question the fact of Gods sovereignty. Goes to show us we need to be ever careful to do our homework before we click! --By the way, I think it was Paul :-) God bless John |
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1299 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198662 | ||
Amen, right back at ya my friend. May His grace give light to your path. Peace |
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1300 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 198656 | ||
Hi Dr... sorry, I'm not going to get into, what I believe brother BradK called. "scriptural ping pong" You are not helping your case, nor are we edifying "anyone", by continuing, into debate, as it is quickly becoming obvious that, that, is where this, is headed. I have stated IMHO what I believe. You have a right to your opinion, sir, but I'll thank you to let it go, please. God bless John p.s. please familiarize yourself with the "Terms of Use" You can click on it at the top of the home page. |
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