Who gets cast into the everlasting lake of fire?

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Matthew 25:33-46 “And He (the Son of Man) will set the sheep on His right hand,
but the goats on the left.
Then the King will say to those on His right hand,
‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world” … Then He will also say to those on the left hand,
Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for
the devil and his angels.
… Assuredly, I say to you,
inasmuch as you did not do it (help) to one of the least of these,
you did not do it to Me.
And these will go away into everlasting punishment,
but the righteous into eternal life.”

The sheep are the righteous believers who inherit the kingdom of God/Christ.
The sheep hear Jesus voice, He knows them, and they follow Him (John 10:27).
The goats do NOT inherit the kingdom … they are habitual sinners (1 Cor. 6:9-10, Gal. 5:19-21, Eph. 5:3-6).
The righteous do good works … while the unrighteous are lacking in doing good works.
The goats are the unrighteous who get cast into the fire.


John 15:2-6Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He (Father God) takes away;
and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear
more fruit.
… He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much
fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered;
and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned
.”

Believers who do NOT (continue to) abide in Jesus do NOT bear fruit and are thrown into the fire!

Matthew 3:10-12 “Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit
is cut down and thrown
into the fire. … (God will) gather His wheat into the barn;
but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Those who do NOT bear good fruit are thrown into the fire.
The chaff is separated from the wheat and is thrown into the fire.


Matthew 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly
they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. … every good tree bears good fruit,
but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

False prophets do NOT bear good fruit and are thrown into the fire.

Matthew 18:8 “If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you.
It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet,
to be cast into the everlasting fire.”

One of those extreme verses!: If you do NOT overcome sin, you will be cast into the fire.

Matthew 13:49-50 “So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth,
separate the wicked from among the just,
and cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”

The just are the righteous … the wicked are the unrighteous.
The wicked (habitual sinners, etc.) will be cast into the fire.


Matthew 13:37-43 “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom,
but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.
The enemy who sowed them is the devil,
the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.
Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.
The Son of Man will send out His angels,
and they will gather out of His kingdom
all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth
as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
The righteous are the good seeds of the kingdom sown by Jesus.
The unrighteous are “the sons of the wicked one” sown by the devil.


Who exactly are the “sons of the wicked one” in Matthew 13:38 above?
“Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous,
just as He is righteous … In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brothers/sisters
.” (1 John 3:7-10)

The “sons of the wicked one” do not practice righteousness.
The “sons of the wicked one” do not love other Christians.
 
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Matthew 25:33-46 “And He (the Son of Man) will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” … Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels. … Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it (help) to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me. And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
The sheep are the righteous believers who inherit the kingdom of God/Christ.
The sheep hear Jesus voice, He knows them, and they follow Him (John 10:27).
The goats do NOT inherit the kingdom … they are habitual sinners (1 Cor 6:9-10, Gal 5:19-21, Eph 5:3-6).
The righteous do good works … while the unrighteous are lacking in doing good works.
The goats are the unrighteous who get cast into the fire.


John 15:2-6Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He (Father God) takes away;
and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear
more fruit.
… He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much
fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered;
and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned
.”

Believers who do NOT (continue to) abide in Jesus do NOT bear fruit and are thrown into the fire!

Matthew 3:10-12 “Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down
and thrown into the fire. … (God will) gather His wheat into the barn;
but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Those who do NOT bear good fruit are thrown into the fire.
The chaff is separated from the wheat and is thrown into the fire.


Matthew 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. … every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

False prophets do NOT bear good fruit and are thrown into the fire.

Matthew 18:8 “If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire.”
One of those extreme verses!: If you do NOT overcome sin, you will be cast into the fire.

Matthew 13:49-50 “So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth,
separate the wicked from among the just,
and cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”

The just are the righteous … the wicked are the unrighteous.
The wicked (habitual sinners, etc.) will be cast into the fire.


Matthew 13:37-43 “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom,
but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.
The enemy who sowed them is the devil,
the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.
Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.
The Son of Man will send out His angels,
and they will gather out of His kingdom
all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness,
and will cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Then the righteous will shine forth
as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
The righteous are the good seeds of the kingdom sown by Jesus.
The unrighteous are “the sons of the wicked one” sown by the devil.


Who exactly are the “sons of the wicked one” in Matthew 13:38 above?
“Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous,
just as He is righteous … In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brothers/sisters
.” (1 John 3:7-10)

The “sons of the wicked one” do not practice righteousness.
The “sons of the wicked one” do not love other Christians.

One verse that I found interesting, that most people wouldn't bat an eye to are these sins, particularly the first one, and one more. And why is it first?:

8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
 
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Matthew 25:33-46 “And He (the Son of Man) will set the sheep on His right hand,
but the goats on the left.
Then the King will say to those on His right hand,
‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world” … Then He will also say to those on the left hand,
Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for
the devil and his angels.
… Assuredly, I say to you,
inasmuch as you did not do it (help) to one of the least of these,
you did not do it to Me.
And these will go away into everlasting punishment,
but the righteous into eternal life.”

The sheep are the righteous believers who inherit the kingdom of God/Christ.
The sheep hear Jesus voice, He knows them, and they follow Him (John 10:27).
The goats do NOT inherit the kingdom … they are habitual sinners (1 Cor. 6:9-10, Gal. 5:19-21, Eph. 5:3-6).
The righteous do good works … while the unrighteous are lacking in doing good works.
The goats are the unrighteous who get cast into the fire.


John 15:2-6Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He (Father God) takes away;
and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear
more fruit.
… He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much
fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered;
and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned
.”

Believers who do NOT (continue to) abide in Jesus do NOT bear fruit and are thrown into the fire!

Matthew 3:10-12 “Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit
is cut down and thrown
into the fire. … (God will) gather His wheat into the barn;
but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Those who do NOT bear good fruit are thrown into the fire.
The chaff is separated from the wheat and is thrown into the fire.


Matthew 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly
they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. … every good tree bears good fruit,
but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

False prophets do NOT bear good fruit and are thrown into the fire.

Matthew 18:8 “If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you.
It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet,
to be cast into the everlasting fire.”

One of those extreme verses!: If you do NOT overcome sin, you will be cast into the fire.

Matthew 13:49-50 “So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth,
separate the wicked from among the just,
and cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”

The just are the righteous … the wicked are the unrighteous.
The wicked (habitual sinners, etc.) will be cast into the fire.


Matthew 13:37-43 “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom,
but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.
The enemy who sowed them is the devil,
the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.
Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.
The Son of Man will send out His angels,
and they will gather out of His kingdom
all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth
as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
The righteous are the good seeds of the kingdom sown by Jesus.
The unrighteous are “the sons of the wicked one” sown by the devil.


Who exactly are the “sons of the wicked one” in Matthew 13:38 above?
“Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous,
just as He is righteous … In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brothers/sisters
.” (1 John 3:7-10)

The “sons of the wicked one” do not practice righteousness.
The “sons of the wicked one” do not love other Christians.

Only you didn't to add the criteria for being cast into the lake of fire:

Matthew 25

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

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.

Which is on top of @CharismaticLady 's post:

One verse that I found interesting, that most people wouldn't bat an eye to are these sins, particularly the first one, and one more. And why is it first?:

8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
 
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One verse that I found interesting, that most people wouldn't bat an eye to are these sins, particularly the first one, and one more. And why is it first?:
8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
Please consider carefully:
The 3 people groups going into the Lake of Fire

“He who overcomes shall inherit all things,
and I will be his God and he shall be My son.
But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers,

sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars
shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire
and brimstone, which is the second death.”
(Revelation 21:7-8)

The 3 people groups destined for the Lake of Fire:
cowards unbelieversunrepentant sinners

So, we see there are cowards and unrepentant sinners
who are NOT in the vast group of unbelievers.
These cowards and unrepentant sinners are believers!


The cowardly group includes many different believers
● believers who are afraid to proclaim their belief ●
● pastors who are afraid to preach Scriptural Truth ●
● believers afraid to do what they know is God’s will ●
● believers who do not confront Satan and his demons ●
● believers who fall away during Christian persecution ●
● believers who submit to taking the mark of the beast ●
 
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Please consider carefully:
The 3 people groups going into the Lake of Fire


“He who overcomes shall inherit all things,
and I will be his God and he shall be My son.
But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers,

sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars
shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire
and brimstone, which is the second death.”
(Revelation 21:7-8)

The 3 people groups destined for the Lake of Fire:
cowards … unbelievers … unrepentant sinners
So, we see there are cowards and unrepentant sinners
who are NOT in the vast group of unbelievers.
These cowards and unrepentant sinners are believers!


The cowardly group includes many different believers
● believers who are afraid to proclaim their belief ●
● pastors who are afraid to preach Scriptural Truth ●
● believers afraid to do what they know is God’s will ●
● believers who do not confront Satan and his demons ●
● believers who fall away during Christian persecution ●
● believers who submit to taking the mark of the beast ●

I agree. One of the outcomes of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is boldness, not to be confused with arrogance.
 
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Matthew 25:33-46 “And He (the Son of Man) will set the sheep on His right hand,
but the goats on the left.
Then the King will say to those on His right hand,
‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world” … Then He will also say to those on the left hand,
Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for
the devil and his angels.
… Assuredly, I say to you,
inasmuch as you did not do it (help) to one of the least of these,
you did not do it to Me.
And these will go away into everlasting punishment,
but the righteous into eternal life.”

The sheep are the righteous believers who inherit the kingdom of God/Christ.
The sheep hear Jesus voice, He knows them, and they follow Him (John 10:27).
The goats do NOT inherit the kingdom … they are habitual sinners (1 Cor. 6:9-10, Gal. 5:19-21, Eph. 5:3-6).
The righteous do good works … while the unrighteous are lacking in doing good works.
The goats are the unrighteous who get cast into the fire.


John 15:2-6Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He (Father God) takes away;
and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear
more fruit.
… He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much
fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered;
and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned
.”

Believers who do NOT (continue to) abide in Jesus do NOT bear fruit and are thrown into the fire!

Matthew 3:10-12 “Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit
is cut down and thrown
into the fire. … (God will) gather His wheat into the barn;
but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Those who do NOT bear good fruit are thrown into the fire.
The chaff is separated from the wheat and is thrown into the fire.


Matthew 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly
they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. … every good tree bears good fruit,
but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

False prophets do NOT bear good fruit and are thrown into the fire.

Matthew 18:8 “If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you.
It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet,
to be cast into the everlasting fire.”

One of those extreme verses!: If you do NOT overcome sin, you will be cast into the fire.

Matthew 13:49-50 “So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth,
separate the wicked from among the just,
and cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”

The just are the righteous … the wicked are the unrighteous.
The wicked (habitual sinners, etc.) will be cast into the fire.


Matthew 13:37-43 “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom,
but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.
The enemy who sowed them is the devil,
the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.
Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.
The Son of Man will send out His angels,
and they will gather out of His kingdom
all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire.
There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth
as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
The righteous are the good seeds of the kingdom sown by Jesus.
The unrighteous are “the sons of the wicked one” sown by the devil.


Who exactly are the “sons of the wicked one” in Matthew 13:38 above?
“Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous,
just as He is righteous … In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brothers/sisters
.” (1 John 3:7-10)

The “sons of the wicked one” do not practice righteousness.
The “sons of the wicked one” do not love other Christians.


Are you saying you're a sheep then? :scratch:

That being the case I'll bring you some carrots round for snack time. :sorry:
 
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These cowards and unrepentant sinners are believers!

Can you quote scripture that says believers that are unrepentant sinners go to the lake of fire? I think that would be of interest to your claim.
 
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How you interpret the verses depends largely on what translation you use. Look at Young's Literal:

"Then shall he say also to those on the left hand, Go ye from me, the cursed, to the fire, the age-during, that hath been prepared for the Devil and his messengers..."

Your theology will be vastly skewed, depending on whether you use the KJV "eternal" or the YLT "age-during."
 
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Can you quote scripture that says believers that are unrepentant sinners go to the lake of fire? I think that would be of interest to your claim.

The reason I'm asking is because this parable appears to contradict that claim:

Luke 18:9-14

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
 
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Can you quote scripture that says believers that are unrepentant sinners go to the lake of fire?
I think that would be of interest to your claim.
Just who do you think Revelation 21:8 is talking about?
abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars
Cannot BACs be these people ... cannot they do these things?

To understand the NT ...
it is necessary to read between the lines and connect the dots.
The precious Holy Spirit helps one do this (John 14:26),
the "all things" meaning "all spiritual things".

Pre-requisite ...
It is necessary to approach Scripture ...
-- with an OPEN heart and mind
-- without looking through a veil of false doctrines

The Holy Spirit will NOT continue trying to reveal spiritual Truth
to the person who INSISTS on believing his/her false doctrines!
 
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Just who do you think Revelation 21:8 is talking about?
abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars

It is necessary to read between the lines and connect the dots.
The precious Holy Spirit helps one do this (John 14:26),
the "all things" meaning "all spiritual things".

Pre-requisite ...
It is necessary to approach Scripture ...
-- with an OPEN heart and mind
-- without looking through a veil of false doctrines

Well I have quoted scripture that appears to make your claim invalid. See post #9. Therefore my only interpretation of Revelation 21:8 is that those people are acting evil and not seeking the Lord, not just unrepentant sinners that are believers. I don't see how you could interpret it any other way since Luke 18:9-14 is so clear.
 
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Well I have quoted scripture that appears to make your claim invalid. See post #9. Therefore my only interpretation of Revelation 21:8 is that those people are evil, not just unrepentant sinners that are believers. I don't see how you could interpret it any other way since Luke 18:9-14 is so clear.
Doesn't your Luke 18 passage teach humility and repentance?
If the Revelation 21:8 BACs were like this, they would NOT be on the list?
Kapishe?
 
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Doesn't your Luke 18 passage teach humility and repentance?
If the Revelation 21:8 BACs were like this, they would NOT be on the list?
Kapishe?
Luke 18, the tax collector calls himself a sinner. I don't add or remove meaning from scripture. I take it for what it says. He's a sinner asking for mercy from the Lord.
 
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Doesn't your Luke 18 passage teach humility and repentance?
If the Revelation 21:8 BACs were like this, they would NOT be on the list?
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I should add: I think what's important to take away from Luke 18, is that the tax collector admits he's a sinner, unlike the Pharisee. And Luke 18 is clearly directed at those that think they're obeying Christ teachings.
 
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Luke 18, the tax collector calls himself a sinner. I don't add or remove meaning from scripture. I take it for what it says. He's a sinner asking for mercy from the Lord.
You have no idea what I'm talking about in post #12 do you?
 
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You have no idea what I'm talking about in post #12 do you?

I know what the scripture means. Perhaps you could quote scripture that says believers who are sinners go to the Lake of fire. I see you have not produced such a passage. That might be helpful so that you can discuss your position.
 
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You have no idea what I'm talking about in post #12 do you?


I was making a little joke earlier but there was a serious point to the question as you ask "who goes to the lake of fire".

Ok, you tell me first if you're a sheep (or a man) and I'll answer your question. Fair?
 
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Doesn't your Luke 18 passage teach humility and repentance?
If the Revelation 21:8 BACs were like this, they would NOT be on the list?
Kapishe?

So then I can sin so long as I'm humble and ask God for mercy? And then I won't go to the lake of fire?
 
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So then I can sin so long as I'm humble and ask God for mercy? And then I won't go to the lake of fire?
I said that BACs with the right heart attitude would NOT be on that list of sinners.

BACs who sincerely REPENT ... STOP doing those sins they have repented of.
This process continues until BACs basically are sin-free!
Haven't you seen the list of NT verses that tell us ...
BACs have been set FREE from being slaves of sin!

Or, maybe you're like so many ...
Many see the NT verses, but do NOT believe them!
 
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How you interpret the verses depends largely on what translation you use. Look at Young's Literal:
"Then shall he say also to those on the left hand, Go ye from me, the cursed, to the fire, the age-during, that hath been prepared for the Devil and his messengers..."
Your theology will be vastly skewed, depending on whether you use the KJV "eternal" or the YLT "age-during."
What makes a "literal translation" literal? How do you know that they are actually literal? Can you show me any use of "age during" anywhere other than a so-called "literal translation." It is not even a word anywhere else. I find that people who claim to only believe "literal versions" are the ones who have a skewed theology.
Here is a word study I did on the Greek words αἰών/aion correctly translated eternity and αἰώνιος/aionios correctly translated eternal/everlasting.
In twenty one [21] 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: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.

…..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.

[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 only lasts a little longer which will also 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, A “finite period” is not opposite of “pass away.” Thus “lives aionios” by definition here means “lives eternally.”
[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 be 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[/B]
(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 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/ou mé” signifies in nowise, by no means." Unless Jesus is saying whoever obeys Him will die, i.e. see death, unto the age, by definition aion means eternity.

 
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