The Ghastly Eternal Torment Dogma

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
"Christ’s love has moved me to such extremes. His love has the first and last word in everything we do. Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat, included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life far better life than people ever lived on their own." (MSG)
I was reading in the Message Bible the other day and found the term "flat-earthers" in Psalm 17:12. - lol
 
Upvote 0

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
It doesn't bother you to care only about a few scriptures that you choose to accept?

The whole Word of God must be taken so that scripture can interpret scripture.

If not, that's when scripture is taken out of context and the truth is lost.

This is a huge error on your part and God is very displeased with it!
It seems that you have taken my post out of context. - lol
You'll need to read back a few pages to see what the discussion was about.

Do you really believe that your doctrinal preferences actually NEGATE what you call the Word of God?

Is this the "Word of God", or is it not?

1 Timothy 4:10 King James Version (KJV)
10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Saint Steven said:
I agree. Here are the only red letters I care about. (scripture below)

As believers we have ALREADY been raised up with Christ and seated with him in the heavenly realms. What more authority could you want? A book made of paper and ink? - lol

Ephesians 2:4-7
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
 
  • Winner
Reactions: Lazarus Short
Upvote 0

Charlie24

Newbie
Oct 17, 2014
2,306
963
✟103,731.00
Faith
Baptist
Marital Status
Single
It seems that you have taken my post out of context. - lol
You'll need to read back a few pages to see what the discussion was about.

Do you really believe that your doctrinal preferences actually NEGATE what you call the Word of God?

Is this the "Word of God", or is it not?

1 Timothy 4:10 King James Version (KJV)
10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Saint Steven said:
I agree. Here are the only red letters I care about. (scripture below)

As believers we have ALREADY been raised up with Christ and seated with him in the heavenly realms. What more authority could you want? A book made of paper and ink? - lol

Ephesians 2:4-7
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

Yea, and I suppose your making fun of the (book of paper and ink- lol) is also taken out of context.
 
Upvote 0

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
It doesn't bother you to care only about a few scriptures that you choose to accept?
No. I care about the WHOLE Bible.
However, it is a Damnationist biased text. Which makes it rather difficult to provide you with the biblical evidence you want. Therefore, I have to emphasize the texts that HAPPEN to be supportive. And what I have found in general is that the greater part of the scriptures DO support Restorationism. Apart from the few scriptures that you choose to accept to the total exclusion of the rest. (works both ways)

Regardless, I still love you.
 
  • Agree
Reactions: Lazarus Short
Upvote 0

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Yea, and I suppose your making fun of the (book of paper and ink- lol) is also taken out of context.
What's "fun" about realizing that you have an idol on your bookshelf?

As I suggested months ago. Put your library on the curb on garbage day and follow God instead.

What do you suppose would happen if you actually did that?
- Would God be offended? (if so, why?)
- Would God stop talking to you? (oh wait, you said he doesn't talk to you now - correct me if I misunderstood you)
- Would you lose your salvation?

What would happen?
 
Upvote 0

Charlie24

Newbie
Oct 17, 2014
2,306
963
✟103,731.00
Faith
Baptist
Marital Status
Single
What's "fun" about realizing that you have an idol on your bookshelf?

As I suggested months ago. Put your library on the curb on garbage day and follow God instead.

What do you suppose would happen if you actually did that?
- Would God be offended? (if so, why?)
- Would God stop talking to you? (oh wait, you said he doesn't talk to you now - correct me if I misunderstood you)
- Would you lose your salvation?

What would happen?

Since God placed His word above His name, Psalm 138:2, I certainly wouldn't want to be in your shoes.
 
Upvote 0

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Since God placed His word above His name, Psalm 138:2, I certainly wouldn't want to be in your shoes.
So you are calling an English translation of the Bible of paper and ink "His word"?
(we noticed that you didn't write "the Word of God" this time. How come?)

Is this how the text reads?
... for thou hast magnified thy book of paper and ink above all thy name. ????

Here's another test you should consider.
If you were put in prison because of your faith and all your books were taken away, or not allowed to go with you, what would happen to your faith? Is your faith dependent on your library? (or the ACTUAL Word of God?)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Saint Steven said:
What's "fun" about realizing that you have an idol on your bookshelf?

As I suggested months ago. Put your library on the curb on garbage day and follow God instead.

What do you suppose would happen if you actually did that?
- Would God be offended? (if so, why?)
- Would God stop talking to you? (oh wait, you said he doesn't talk to you now - correct me if I misunderstood you)
- Would you lose your salvation?

What would happen?
 
Upvote 0

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Since God placed His word above His name, Psalm 138:2, I certainly wouldn't want to be in your shoes.
So you actually think I will be judged harshly for knowing the difference between the ACTUAL Word of God and a book made of paper and ink? On what basis?

What happens when we place a book made of paper and ink above the name of God?
(certainly wouldn't want to be in those shoes) God will most certainly forgive the repentant.

Is this the "Word of God"?

Exodus 20:3 King James Version (KJV)
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Lazarus Short
Upvote 0
This site stays free and accessible to all because of donations from people like you.
Consider making a one-time or monthly donation. We appreciate your support!
- Dan Doughty and Team Christian Forums

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Hard to understand these folks.

They complain that we cling to our "few" verses "out of context" and ignore the rest of the Bible. But they are doing exactly what they accuse us of. Clinging to their "few" verses "out of context" and ignoring the rest of the Bible.

Seems like a wash. What's the difference?
Opinion versus opinion. Doctrine versus doctrine. Bible versus Bible.
A lose/lose situation. Until someone sees the light. I know I did.

Life is better without a forever burning hell. Seriously better.
 
Upvote 0

FineLinen

Senior Veteran
Site Supporter
Jan 15, 2003
12,119
6,396
81
The Kingdom of His dear Son
✟528,512.00
Faith
Non-Denom
Hard to understand these folks.

They complain that we cling to our "few" verses "out of context" and ignore the rest of the Bible. But they are doing exactly what they accuse us of. Clinging to their "few" verses "out of context" and ignoring the rest of the Bible.

Seems like a wash. What's the difference?
Opinion versus opinion. Doctrine versus doctrine. Bible versus Bible.
A lose/lose situation. Until someone sees the light. I know I did.

Life is better without a forever burning hell. Seriously better.

These folks love the idea that God hates the vast segment of His creation that do not love Him yet. The entire depraved dogma I hate ! ! !

"What I believe is so magnificent, so glorious, that it is beyond finite comprehension. To believe that the universe was created by a purposeful, benign Creator is one thing. To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason. It is so wild that it terrifies some Christians who try to dogmatize their fear by lashing out at other Christians, because tidy Christianity with all answers given is easier than one which reaches out to the wild wonder of God's love, a love we don't even have to earn." -Madeleine L'Engle-
 
Upvote 0

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
These folks love the idea that God hates the vast segment of His creation that do not love Him yet. The entire depraved dogma I hate ! ! !

"What I believe is so magnificent, so glorious, that it is beyond finite comprehension. To believe that the universe was created by a purposeful, benign Creator is one thing. To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason. It is so wild that it terrifies some Christians who try to dogmatize their fear by lashing out at other Christians, because tidy Christianity with all answers given is easier than one which reaches out to the wild wonder of God's love, a love we don't even have to earn." -Madeleine L'Engle-
They seem to think we are a long way off. Isn't that the point?

Luke 15:20 ESV
And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
 
Upvote 0

Der Alte

This is me about 1 yr. old.
Site Supporter
Aug 21, 2003
28,578
6,064
EST
✟993,185.00
Country
United States
Faith
Baptist
Marital Status
Married
Politics
US-Others
They seem to think we are a long way off. Isn't that the point?
Luke 15:20 ESV
And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
Context. context. context. Did this happen after the wayward son died and was buried or was it while he was still alive and could, and did, make a decision to return home?
Can you show us any verses where an unrepentant sinner dies and after death "returns" to the father and the father sees him/her afar off and runs to welcome him/her with new clothing, a ring, a fatted calf etc? Is there a verse anywhere, where any part of this happens after death?
 
Last edited:
Upvote 0

Der Alte

This is me about 1 yr. old.
Site Supporter
Aug 21, 2003
28,578
6,064
EST
✟993,185.00
Country
United States
Faith
Baptist
Marital Status
Married
Politics
US-Others
Hard to understand these folks.
They complain that we cling to our "few" verses "out of context" and ignore the rest of the Bible. But they are doing exactly what they accuse us of. Clinging to their "few" verses "out of context" and ignoring the rest of the Bible.
Seems like a wash. What's the difference?
Opinion versus opinion. Doctrine versus doctrine. Bible versus Bible.
A lose/lose situation. Until someone sees the light. I know I did.
Life is better without a forever burning hell. Seriously better.
I don't just say out-of-context, I have shown you how many of your proof texts are out-of-context.
So, here's your chance, in this list of verses please show me where any of them are out-of-context, misrepresented, mistranslated etc?
.....In twenty four [24] of the following verses αἰών/aion and αἰώνιος/aionios are defined/described as eternal, everlasting, eternity etc, by comparison or contrast with other adjectives or adjectival phrases.
List of verses cited:1 Timothy 1:17, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Hebrews 7:24, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Timothy 6:16, Galatians 6:8, John 6:58, John 10:20, 1 John 2:17, 1 Peter 5:10, Romans 2:7, Luke 1:33,Revelation 14:11, John 10:28, John 3:15, John 3:16, John 5:24, John 8:51, Ephesians 3:21, Romans 1:20, Romans 5:21, Romans 16:26, John 3:36 , John 4:14, John 6:27
…..In the NT “aion/aionios” sometimes refer to things which are not eternal but neither word is ever defined/described, by other adjectives or adjectival phrases, as meaning a period of time less than eternal, as in the following verses.
…..In 9 of these verses Jesus has defined “aionios” as eternal. In 10 verses Paul has defined “aionios” as eternal.

[1]Romans 1:20
(20) For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal [ἀΐ́διος/aidios] power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
[2]Romans 16:26
(26) But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting [αἰώνιος/aionios] God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
In Rom 1:20 Paul refers to God’s power and Godhead as “aidios.” Scholars agree “aidios” unquestionably means eternal, everlasting, unending etc. In Rom 16:26, Paul, the same writer, in the same writing, refers to God as “aionios.” Paul has used “aidios” synonymous with “aionios.” In this verse by definition “aionios” means eternal, everlasting.
[3]Luke 1:33
(33) And he shall reign [βασιλευσει][Vb] over the house of Jacob for ever; [αιωνας/aionas] and of his kingdom [βασιλειας][Nn] there shall be no end.[τελος/τελος]
In this verse the reign βασιλευσει/basileusei, which is the verb form of the word, is "aionas" and of the kingdom βασιλειας/basileias, the noun form of the same word, "there shall be no end.” “Aionas” by definition here means eternal.
[4]2 Corinthians 4:17-18
(17) For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal [αἰώνιος/aionios] weight of glory;
(18) While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal;[πρόσκαιρος/proskairos] but the things which are not seen are eternal [αἰώνιος/aionios]
In this passage “aionios” is contrasted with “for a moment,” vs. 4, and “temporal,” vs. 5. “Age(s)” an indeterminate finite period, it is not the opposite of “for a moment”/”temporal/temporary” “eternal” is. “Aionios” by definition here means “eternal.”
[5]2 Corinthians 5:1
(1) For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal [αἰώνιος/aionios] in the heavens.
In this verse “aionios house” is contrasted with “earthly house which is destroyed.” Is God going to replace our destroyed earthly house with a house which only lasts a little longer and will be destroyed at the end of an age? The aionios house is not destroyed, the opposite of “is destroyed.” Thus, “aionios” by definition here means “eternal.”
[6]Hebrews 7:24 but because Jesus lives forever [αἰών/aion] he has an unchangeable [ἀπαράβατος/aparabatos] priesthood.
In this verse “aion” is paired with “unchangeable.” If “aion” means “age(s),” Jesus cannot continue “for a finite period” and be “unchangeable” at the same time. Thus “aion” by definition here means “eternal.”
[7]1 Peter 1:23
(23) For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, [ ̓́αφθαρτος/aphthartos] through the living and enduring word of God. …
1 Peter 1:25
(25) but the word of the Lord endures forever.[αἰών/aion] " And this is the word that was preached to you.
In verse 23 “word of God” is paired with “imperishable.” The same writer, Peter, in the same writing 1 Peter in verse 25 writes the word of God “endures εις τον αιωνα unto eternity. ” Thus by definition “aion” here means “eternity.”
[8] 1 Timothy 6:16
(16) Who only hath immortality, [ ̓́αφθαρτος/aphthartos] dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting [αἰώνιος/aionios]
In this verse “aionios” is paired with “immortality.” If “aionios” is only a finite period, God cannot be “immortal” and only exist for a finite period at the same time. Thus “aionios” by definition means “eternal.”
[9]Galatians 6:8
(8) For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; [φθορά/fthora] but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. [αἰώνιος/aionios]
In this verse “aionios” is contrasted with “corruption.” “Fleshly” people reap “corruption” but spiritual people reap “life aionios,” i.e. “not corruption.” “Age(s), a finite period, is not opposite of “corruption.” Thus “aionios life” by definition here means “eternal/everlasting life.”
[10]John 6:58
(58) This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your ancestors ate manna and died, but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.[αἰώνιος/aionios]
In this verse Jesus contrasts “aionios life” with “death.” If “live aionios” is only a finite period, a finite period is not opposite “death.” Thus “aionios” by definition here means “eternal.”
[11]John 10:28
(28) I give them eternal [αἰώνιος/aionios] life, and they shall never [αἰών/aion] perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.
In this verse Jesus pairs “aionios” and “aion” with “[not] snatch them out of my hand.” If “aion/aionios” means “age(s), a finite period,” that is not the opposite of “[not] snatch them out of my hand’” “Aionios life” by definition here means “eternal life.”
[12]1 John 2:17
(17) The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. [αἰών/aion]
In this verse “aionios” is contrasted with “pass away,” “lives aionios” cannot mean a finite period, which is is not opposite of “pass away.” Thus “lives aionios” by definition here means “lives eternally.”

[Character limit. Continued next post]
 
Upvote 0
This site stays free and accessible to all because of donations from people like you.
Consider making a one-time or monthly donation. We appreciate your support!
- Dan Doughty and Team Christian Forums

Der Alte

This is me about 1 yr. old.
Site Supporter
Aug 21, 2003
28,578
6,064
EST
✟993,185.00
Country
United States
Faith
Baptist
Marital Status
Married
Politics
US-Others
[Previous post continued]

[13]1 Peter 5:10
(10) And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal [αιωνιον/aionion] glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, [ολιγον/oligon] will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
In this verse “aionios” is contrasted with “little while” Does Jesus give His followers a finite period of glory then they eventually die? Thus “aionios” here, by definition, means “eternal.”
[14]Romans 2:7
(7) To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, [ἀφθαρσία/apftharsia] he will give eternal [αἰώνιος/aionios] life.
In this verse “aionios” is paired with “immortality.” If “aionios” is only a finite period, believers cannot seek for “a finite period,” and “immortality” at the same time. But they can seek for “eternal life” and “immortality” at the same time. Thus by definition “aionios life” here means “eternal life.”
[15]1 Timothy 1:17.
(17) Now unto the King eternal, [αἰών/aion] immortal, [ ̓́αφθαρτος/aphthartos] invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever [αἰών/aion] and ever [αἰώνιος/aionios]. Amen.
In this verse “aion” is paired with “immortal.” “Aion” cannot mean “age(s),” a finite period and immortal at the same time. Thus “aion” by definition here means “eternal.”
[16]Revelation 14:11
(11) And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever:[εις αιωνας αιωνων/eis aionas aionon] and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
In this verse “aionas aionon torment” is paired with “no rest day or night.” If “aionas, aionon” means “a finite period” at some time they would rest, “Aionas, aionon” by definition here means “forever and forever.”
[17]John 3:15
(15) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal [αιωνιον] life.
In this verse Jesus pairs “aionion” with “shall not perish.” Believers could perish in a finite period, “aionion life” by definition here means eternal life.
[18]John 3:16
(16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting [αιωνιον] life.
In this verse Jesus pairs “aionion” with “should not perish.” Believers could eventually perish in a finite period, thus by definition “aionion life” here means eternal or everlasting life.
[19]John 5:24
(24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting [αἰώνιος] life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
In this verse Jesus pairs “aionios” with “shall not come into condemnation” and “passed from death unto life.” “Aionios” does not mean “a finite period,” by definition here it means “eternal,” unless Jesus lets His followers come into condemnation and pass into death.
[20]Romans 5:21
(21) That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal [αἰώνιος] life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
In this verse “aionios life” is contrasted with death. “A finite period life” is not opposite death, “eternal life” is. “Aionios life” by definition here means ‘eternal life.”
[21]Ephesians 3:21
(21) to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever [του αιωνος/tou aionios] and ever! [των αιωνων/ton aionion] Amen.
In this verse “tou aionios ton aionion” is paired with “throughout all generations.” "Age(s)" a finite period cannot refer to "all generations." By definition “tou aionios ton aionion” means forever and ever.
[22] John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting [αἰώνιος/aionios] life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
In this verse aionios life is contrasted with “shall not see life.” If aionios means an indefinite age that is not opposite “shall not see life” By definition aionios means eternal.
[23] John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting [αἰώνιος/aionios] life.
In this verse aionios is contrasted with “shall never thirst.” If aionios means an indefinite age that is not opposite “shall never thirst.” By definition aionios means eternal.
[24]John 6:27
(27) Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting [αἰώνιος/aionios] life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
In this verse “aionios meat” is contrasted with “meat that perishes” .” If aionios means an indefinite age that is not opposite “meat that perishes.” By definition aionios means eternal.
[25]John 8:51
(51) Very truly [αμην αμην/amen amen] I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never [ου μη εις τον αιωνα/ou mé eis ton aiona] see death."
According to noted Greek scholar Marvin Vincent
The double negative [ου μη] signifies in nowise, by no means. Θεωρήσῃ[theōrésé], denoting steady, protracted vision, is purposely used, because the promise contemplates the entire course of the believer's life in Christ. It is not, shall not die forever, but shall live eternally.
 
Last edited:
Upvote 0

Saint Steven

You can call me Steve
Site Supporter
Jul 2, 2018
18,580
11,386
Minneapolis, MN
✟930,146.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Is this the "Word of God"?

1 Corinthians 14:29-31 King James Version (KJV)
29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lazarus Short
Upvote 0

nolidad

Well-Known Member
Site Supporter
Jan 2, 2006
6,762
1,269
69
onj this planet
✟221,310.00
Country
United States
Faith
Baptist
Marital Status
Married
Politics
US-Others
Here it is for the 4th or 5th time.

Those under the earth (in the realm of the dead) can acknowledge (whole-heartedly and without reservation) that Jesus Christ is Lord. Which can only be spoken through the person by the Holy Spirit, which results in salvation. Thus salvation after this life on earth.

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

1 Corinthians 12:3
Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says,
“Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:9
For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that
he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

Romans 10:9
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart
that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Note on "acknowledge" in Philippians 2:11
S1843 eksomologéō (from 1537 /ek, "wholly out from," intensifying 3670 /homologéō, "say the same thing about") – properly, fully agree and to acknowledge that agreement openly (whole-heartedly); hence, to confess ("openly declare"), without reservation (no holding back).

Well of course Jesus is Lord of the whole universe! He earned that right by His obedience to His Father! And saying Jesus is Lord is only by the power of the Spirit- now your job is to prove that unsaved people at the great white throne judgment before they are cast into the lake of fire (for their temporary swim according to you) say it with Joy. The Holy spirit can be a coercive force as well. Even Annas prophesied under the power of the Spirit!

But these verses say nothing about people in the eternal state!

Jesus said that those who believe not SHALL NOT see life- you say they will. Who is right??????

Maybe the verses you use are cracks in th ewindow like your buddy you linked to said in questioning the validity of the Word of God! If you think they are uncracked Word of God verses--why do you?? What is yoru authority.

My authority is based on my relationship with the living God, not on a book made of paper and ink.

2 Corinthians 5:17-19
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

Sorry but your authority comes from your relationship and then you immediately go to that paper and ink thing that has cracks and smudges in it??? YOu criticize the Scriptures then use tham as an authoratative statement? That is hypocrisy!

Are you calling an English translation of the Bible the "Word of God"?

The Bible says that Jesus is the Word of God. (nothing else is)

Already answered you on that! But sorry you cannot use the bible to be authoratative. You believe it is full of cracks and smudges. How do you know that Jesus is the Word of God (which is written in the Bible) is not a crack? Because you simply agree with it? What if someone disagrees with you? Are you going to call them wrong? On what authority? Just your relationship? Are you claiming papal infallibility?


Just because you don't agree with something doesn't mean you should characterize it as "septic system refuse" and "that mans garbage". That was uncalled for. The article was written by Pastor Greg Albrecht.

Well you can agree with Pastor Grag Albrecht if you wish who believes the written Word of God is filled with cracks, smudges, and peoples limited ideas. I will agree with the Apostle Paul who said this:

2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

And if you want to know---inspired is pneumatikos-God Breathed. Sorry but I have dealt with dozens of Greg Albreacht types in my 45 years of following Jesus. They all without exception have a personal agenda to minimize the Word of God!

Are you claiming that God grades on a curve?
To me, sin is sin.

But what do you base your opinion on? That paper and ink that is filled with cracks and smudges and personal opinions and limited by culture? If you do how do you know that what you agree with is not a crack or cultural thing like this pastor you like (Greag Albrecht) says?

What is your authority to say that "welcoming" churches that fully accept as believers known and unrepentant homosexuals are wrong? what is you rauthority to say homosexuality or murder is wrong?

He was talking about the Apostle Paul. Do you claim that Paul was "downgrading the word of God"? Wow.

Well your limited knowledge of grammar not withstanding, Peter was not talking about Paul. He was referring to the writings of Paul, that unstable people twist to their own destruction! That could mean Greg Albrecht. But anyway Peter may have just been writing on his own opinion and this verse may just be a crack or smudge.
 
Upvote 0

nolidad

Well-Known Member
Site Supporter
Jan 2, 2006
6,762
1,269
69
onj this planet
✟221,310.00
Country
United States
Faith
Baptist
Marital Status
Married
Politics
US-Others
It doesn't bother you to care only about a few scriptures that you choose to accept?

The whole Word of God must be taken so that scripture can interpret scripture.

If not, that's when scripture is taken out of context and the truth is lost.

This is a huge error on your part and God is very displeased with it!

He may no tunderstand that. After all He cited a Pastor (Greg Albrecht) that believes the written Word of God is filled with cracks and smudges and cultural concepts so they can try to justify being buffet Christians.
 
Upvote 0
This site stays free and accessible to all because of donations from people like you.
Consider making a one-time or monthly donation. We appreciate your support!
- Dan Doughty and Team Christian Forums

FineLinen

Senior Veteran
Site Supporter
Jan 15, 2003
12,119
6,396
81
The Kingdom of His dear Son
✟528,512.00
Faith
Non-Denom
Well of course Jesus is Lord of the whole universe!

Yup!

And the confession of that fact is IN/EN union with the Name of all names by the radical all of creation, heavens, earth & underworld!
 
Upvote 0