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NASB | Matthew 13:40 "So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:40 "So just as the weeds are gathered up and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. |
Subject: Is Hell fire literal that burns forever? |
Bible Note: I thought I'd try to answer the question you pose. Remember in the following, Apostle Peter is writing to christians about christians: 2 Pet 2:21 For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: "A dog returns to his own vomit," and, "a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire." Rev 2:10 promises a crown to those who are faithful but what do you think goes to those who are unfaithful. This topic has been discussed at great lenth. It is probably one of the most controversial topics on the forum. Insert the words "Grace" or "Falling from Grace," and you'll get a multitude of posts and various opinions. But the important guidance in this area comes from God. What does He have to say about it? All I can do is quote from Paul 2 Cor 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And in Acts 20:28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. So you see, it's not only possible christians can "fall from grace," it was predicted by the Holy Spirit that they would. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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