Revelation 21:8 "But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”"
Revelation 19:20 "And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur."
2 Peter 2:4 "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;"
Matthew 10:28 "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell."
Matthew 25:41"“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."
I’d suggest that the vast majority of Christians view and treat the bible as an “a la cart” kind of guide to their beliefs.
(side note – probably true for any religious group and their respective religious texts)
Some of it is supported with great passion.
Some of it's fine and dandy.
Some of it is mildly acceptable depending on the day and circumstance.
Some of it is conveniently overlooked.
Some of it is flat-out ignored on every level.
The vast majority of Christian ignore this.
Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21
I'd say a good majority of christians ignore the entire Old Testament, except for when it benefits them in a debate.
I’d suggest that the vast majority of Christians view and treat the bible as an “a la cart” kind of guide to their beliefs.
(side note – probably true for any religious group and their respective religious texts)
I was brought up as a Catholic, did all of those things a young Catholic was supposed to do. I was taught hell was a real
place where you suffer forever. I think it was when I was 14 or 15 before I dared say a word like s#it. Today I look back
at the the way I was indoctrinated as a youngster and hell is what forced me more than anything to abide by the rules.
Point is this, beautiful, wonderful religion where you can burn in hell for eternity.
Lord Of The Rings is a better read.
Revelation 21:8 "But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”"
Revelation 19:20 "And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur."
2 Peter 2:4 "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;"
Matthew 10:28 "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell."
Matthew 25:41"“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."
Hell and the lake of fire are 2 separate things...hell is the grave, nothing more...all who go there are in a state of non existence...
So, what is the lake of fire if not hell. The lake of fire appears in both ancient Egyptian and Christian religion as a place of after-death, punishment of the wicked
and the common concept of a hell.
Revelation 20:10 ..and the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone
So, what is the lake of fire if not hell. The lake of fire appears in both ancient Egyptian and Christian religion as a place of after-death, punishment of the wicked
and the common concept of a hell.
Revelation 20:10 ..and the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone
HELL
A word used in the King James Version (as well as in the Catholic Douay Version and most older translations) to translate the Hebrew sheʼohlʹ and the Greek haiʹdes. In the King James Version the word “hell” is rendered from sheʼohlʹ 31 times and from haiʹdes 10 times. This version is not consistent, however, since sheʼohlʹ is also translated 31 times “grave” and 3 times “pit.” In the Douay Version sheʼohlʹ is rendered “hell” 64 times, “pit” once, and “death” once.
Lake of fire
A symbolic place that “burns with fire and sulfur,” also described as “the second death.” Unrepentant sinners, the Devil, and even death and the Grave (or, Hades) are thrown into it. The inclusion of a spirit creature and also of death and Hades, all of which cannot be affected by fire, indicates that this lake is a symbol, not of everlasting torment, but of everlasting destruction.—Re 19:20; 20:14, 15; 21:8.
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So, what is the lake of fire if not hell. The lake of fire appears in both ancient Egyptian and Christian religion as a place of after-death, punishment of the wicked
and the common concept of a hell.
It's also a relevant question, I think, how long has it been taught as not meaning actual hell?
Revelation 21:8 "But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”"
The above quote is wrong which makes me wonder what other falsehoods you post?
Revelation 21:8, KJV: "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." ... This is the second death.
I personally view the term Hell maybe a little differently than most. In the Old Testament, you have to remember that we are reading about people that are spiritual 'children' and the messages given to them were extreme. Dont do this, or else...Revelation 21:8 "But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”"
Revelation 19:20 "And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur."
2 Peter 2:4 "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;"
Matthew 10:28 "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell."
Matthew 25:41"“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."
Looking into the concept of hell, it would appear that hell and its meaning has changed overtime. The revised bible does in fact place hell as death and nothing more ..a softening of its original concept.
In ancient Jewish belief, the dead were consigned to Sheol, a place to which all sinners were sent indiscriminately Genesis 37:35, Numbers 16:30-33, Psalm 86:13, Ecclesiastes 9:10. Sheol was thought of as a place situated below the ground, Ezek. 31:15, a place of darkness, silence and forgetfulness, Job 10:21. By the third to second century BC, the idea had grown to encompass separate divisions in Sheol for the righteous and wicked, Book of Enoch and by the time of Jesus, some Jews had come to believe that those in Sheol awaited the resurrection of the dead either in comfort as in the bosom of Abraham or in torment.
Point is this, the concept of hell has evolved over time, today it is a much more gentle place or concept than it was in the past.
No sweat people, the Lake Of Fire is fictional. One might as well get worked up about the Eye Of Sauron.
Revelation 21:8 "But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”"
Revelation 19:20 "And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur."
2 Peter 2:4 "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;"
Matthew 10:28 "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell."
Matthew 25:41"“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."
It's one tiny choice from the great pick and mix which the various Christian sects and schisms select for themselves to suit themselves. Cowboy Church anyone? Where is that in the Bible?
The various schisms and sects are the reason why I cannot take religion seriously. If there really was one true god and one true religion then surely we would all be believers.
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