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HuhYou said re Jude 1:7:
"This verse does not say that the suffering was eternal or that the punishment was eternal. Only the fire was eternal"
I answered:
"If that were true re Jude 1:7, then one could argue that Mt.25:41 & 18:8 do not say anyone's sufferings will be eternal. And they only say the fire is eternal."
Mt.25:41 speaks of those who go "into" aionion fire. It is the fire that is described as aionion, not the amount of time anyone stays in the fire. Furthermore, one who goes "into" a fire may come back out of that fire, even if the fire is an everlasting fire.
Moreover, this aionion fire (Mt.25:41) is that prepared for the devil who will be cast into the lake of fire. Do you believe the lake of fire, the second death, is an everlasting fire? Do you believe it is this same fire that rained down on Sodom (Jude 1:7; Gen.19:24)?
The lake of fire is the second death. Death will be abolished (1 Cor.15:26). If you believe the lake of fire/2nd death is everlasting fire in Mt.25:41 & Jude 1:7, what happens to it when death is abolished (1 Cor.15:26)? Can anything that is abolished be everlasting?
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Hardly(Acts 3:23) And it shall be that every soul who does not listen to that prophet shall be destroyed from the people.’
The Greek word for "cut off" above is exolethreuó (Strongs # 1842). In Exodus 31:14 it occurs with the meaning of death.
Death is not endless annihilation.
There is no endless annihilation spoken of in Acts 3:23.
This includes everyone in the universe, including the dead and demons:
Rev.5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
John speaks of "every creature" & to emphasize this again he repeats "and all that are in them":
Rev.5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
This worship (v.13) uses the same worshipful words as the redeemed of vs 9-10 use in v.12:
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
All this being in the context of salvation - "the Lamb that was slain" (v.12 & 13).
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Still posting phony quotes from Origen with no, zero, none credible, verifiable, historical evidence....
The early church father, Origen, speaks of what is "after eonian life" (mistranslated in the KJV authorized by the gay King James, "eternal life"):
"...in a passage in Origen in which he speaks of “life after aionios life” (160). As a native speaker of Greek he does not see a contradiction in such phrasing; that is because aionios life does not mean “unending, eternal life,” but rather “life of the next age.” Likewise the Bible uses the word kolasis to describe the punishment of the age to come. Aristotle distinguished kolasis from timoria, the latter referring to punishment inflicted “in the interest of him who inflicts it, that he may obtain satisfaction.” On the other hand, kolasis refers to correction, it “is inflicted in the interest of the sufferer” (quoted at 32). Thus Plato can affirm that it is good to be punished (to undergo kolasis), because in this way a person is made better (ibid.). This distinction survived even past the time of the writing of the New Testament, since Clement of Alexandria affirms that God does not timoreitai, punish for retribution, but he does kolazei, correct sinners (127)."
Second/third hand quotes. So-called evidence which is not readily available to the average person is not evidence of anything. Anybody can say, "This scholar said 'this,,"""That scholar said 'that',""Some other scholar said 'something else.'" but without readily available evidence it is all meaningless.
Still posting phony quotes from Origen with no, zero, none credible, verifiable, historical evidence.
Second/third hand quotes. So-called evidence which is not readily available to the average person is not evidence of anything. Anybody can say, "This scholar said 'this,,"""That scholar said 'that',""Some other scholar said 'something else.'" but without readily available evidence it is all meaningless.
I have answered this. Ramelli cites as the source for Origen "Comm in Io" Origen wrote two commentaries "Matthew" and "John". "life after eonian or eternal life." does not occur in Origen's commentary on John. "Evidence" which is not readily available to the average person is not evidence of anything. Anybody can claim "This scholar said 'This.'"'That scholar said 'That.'""Some other scholar said 'Something else." and claim it was written in some work or other. If that "work" is not readily available to the average person it is not evidence for anything. I can just imagine going in to a courtroom and telling a judge that my evidence was written by some scholar and it might be in a library somewhere.The Origen quote was already given to you here:
See response immediately above.And many times previous to that also.
Repetitious copy/pastes from tents-я-us which have been answered before in one way or another.See posts 770, 771 & others in this thread you haven't answered. And apparently haven't read, either.
I have answered this. Ramelli cites as the source for Origen "Comm in Io" Origen wrote two commentaries "Matthew" and "John". "life after eonian or eternal life." does not occur in Origen's commentary on John.
Heresy Propaganda, now read the attachment:John 3:36 He who is believing in the Son has life eonian, yet he who is stubborn as to the Son shall not be seeing life, but the indignation of God is remaining on him." (CLNT)
This means as long as the stubborn remain stubborn or unbelieving they will not see eonian life.
It does not mean that the unbeliever or stubborn cannot change and become a believer. If that were true, then no one could be saved, because we were all stubborn and unbelievers at one point.
It does not deny that all will eventually believe & have their sins taken away. On the contrary the same writer already wrote two chapters before:
1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
In chapter 4 he writes:
39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him,
they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers.
42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
John 3:36 does not say a person can only believe in this life time. Or that God's love runs out when a person dies.
John 3:36 He who is believing in the Son has life eonian, yet he who is stubborn as to the Son shall not be seeing life, but the indignation of God is remaining on him." (CLNT)
The early church father, Origen, speaks of what is "after eonian life" (mistranslated in the KJV authorized by the gay King James, "eternal life"):
"...in a passage in Origen in which he speaks of “life after aionios life” (160). As a native speaker of Greek he does not see a contradiction in such phrasing; that is because aionios life does not mean “unending, eternal life,” but rather “life of the next age.” Likewise the Bible uses the word kolasis to describe the punishment of the age to come. Aristotle distinguished kolasis from timoria, the latter referring to punishment inflicted “in the interest of him who inflicts it, that he may obtain satisfaction.” On the other hand, kolasis refers to correction, it “is inflicted in the interest of the sufferer” (quoted at 32). Thus Plato can affirm that it is good to be punished (to undergo kolasis), because in this way a person is made better (ibid.). This distinction survived even past the time of the writing of the New Testament, since Clement of Alexandria affirms that God does not timoreitai, punish for retribution, but he does kolazei, correct sinners (127)."
Ilaria Ramelli, <i>The Christian Doctrine of Apokatastasis: A Critical Assessment from the New Testament to Eriugena</i> | Nemes | Journal of Analytic Theology
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Here is a link to Origen's commentary on John. There are 6 books, 4 of them have a chapter 13. Please show me where the quote "after eternal life." occurs?You answered? Where?
Again, see my post #770 which quotes from (& links to) Origen's commentary on John & says at 13:19:....
Quote from, and link to, the full definition of olethros from BAG.A study of how olethros is used in classical greek, the lxx, the nt, the latin vulgate, the gothic bible , tyndales translation, etc
A lexicon at the following url states:
"...Hierocles 14, 451b has the thought that the soul of the sinner in Hades is purified by the tortures of hell, and is saved thereby..."
As does p.702 of "A Greek–English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd ed. (BDAG)":
Compare that above statement to:
"In Ancient Greek mythology, Olethros was the personification of Havoc and probably one of the Makhai. Olethros translates roughly in ancient Greek to "destruction", but often with a positive connotation, as in the destruction required for and preceding renewal."
You said re Jude 1:7:
"This verse does not say that the suffering was eternal or that the punishment was eternal. Only the fire was eternal"
I answered:
While this is true in the cited verses it does not change the verse which does in fact say "eternal punishment." Matthew 25:46 and other verses which mention a similar fate. e.g. Mark 3:29, Revelation 14:11 Revelation 20:10"If that were true re Jude 1:7, then one could argue that Mt.25:41 & 18:8 do not say anyone's sufferings will be eternal. And they only say the fire is eternal."
Speculating that something that is not stated in scripture "may" happen. Matt 25:46 precludes those in the fire from leaving.Mt.25:41 speaks of those who go "into" aionion fire. It is the fire that is described as aionion, not the amount of time anyone stays in the fire. Furthermore, one who goes "into" a fire may come back out of that fire, even if the fire is an everlasting fire.
What difference does it make?Moreover, this aionion fire (Mt.25:41) is that prepared for the devil who will be cast into the lake of fire. Do you believe the lake of fire, the second death, is an everlasting fire? Do you believe it is this same fire that rained down on Sodom (Jude 1:7; Gen.19:24)?
Let us read Revelation.The lake of fire is the second death. Death will be abolished (1 Cor.15:26). If you believe the lake of fire/2nd death is everlasting fire in Mt.25:41 & Jude 1:7, what happens to it when death is abolished (1 Cor.15:26)? Can anything that is abolished be everlasting?
Here is a link to Origen's commentary on John. There are 6 books, 4 of them have a chapter 13. Please show me where the quote "after eternal life." occurs?
CHURCH FATHERS: Commentary on John (Origen)
You have never refuted either of my arguments. Simply disagreeing is not refuting.Your hyperbolic & aion/ios definition theory was refuted in the following thread. See post #'s 201, 190, 172 @
Same difference! You linked to Beauchamin evidently offering him as an authority who supports your arguments. Perhaps you should review your high school English.My post didn't quote Beauchamin. Unlike you, when i quote someone, i use quotation marks.
I think I explained that. Your "citation" said "Comm. in Io" I had to assume that meant "Commentary of John." since the only other Origen commentary is "Comm in Matt."What does Origen's commentary on Matthew have to do with anything? I made no reference to a quote of Origen there.
Ah at last a credible link but after reading at the link I noticed something which invalidates this quote as a credible source. Note the words "perhaps it will also leap into the Father" That is speculation not a firm statement of anything. Origen is only guessing. But let us read a bit further down.Here is Origen's commentary on John where in chapter 13 i found the quote you're looking for:
13:19 "And after eternal life, perhaps it will also leap into the Father who is beyond eternal life".
Commentary on the Gospel According to John, Books 13-32
By Origen
.....More verses which show that the LoF is not synonymous with death or destruction. Rev 21:4 says “there shall be no more death” but 4 verses later Rev 21:8 says certain groups
“shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” If vs. 4 is correct then those mentioned in vs. 8 do not die.
Let us read Revelation.
Revelation 21:4-8Verse 4 "no more death", vs. 5 "I make all things new." But in vs. 8 there are still groups of people being thrown into the lake of fire which is the second death.
(4) And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
(5) And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
(6) And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
(7) He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
(8) 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.
I think I explained that. Your "citation" said "Comm. in Io" I had to assume that meant "Commentary of John." since the only other Origen commentary is "Comm in Matt."
Ah at last a credible link but after reading at the link I noticed something which invalidates this quote as a credible source. Note the words "perhaps it will also leap into the Father" That is speculation not a firm statement of anything. Origen is only guessing.
But let us read a bit further down.
(6o) And he has explained the statement, But “he shall not thirst forever:” as follows with these very words: for the life which comes from the well is eternal and never perishes, as indeed, does the first life which comes from the well,; the life he gives remains. For the grace and the gift of our Savior is not taken away, nor is it consumed, nor does it perish, when one partakes of it.
Here Origen defines "eternal life" as "never perishes,""remains,"""not taken away,""not consumed,""does not perish.""