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:Shouldn't we let the Bible interpret itself rather than apply our own interpretations? The verses that speak of Hell overwhelmingly substantiate conditionalism due to the direct usage of words synonymous with destruction such as "consumed," "burned up," "perish," etc. —[[User:LT|<code><span style="background:#FF8181">'''LT'''</span></code>]] '''''[[User talk:LT|<sup>(Matthew 26:52)</sup>]]''''' Saturday, 21:30, April 21, 2023 (EDT)
:Shouldn't we let the Bible interpret itself rather than apply our own interpretations? The verses that speak of Hell overwhelmingly substantiate conditionalism due to the direct usage of words synonymous with destruction such as "consumed," "burned up," "perish," etc. —[[User:LT|<code><span style="background:#FF8181">'''LT'''</span></code>]] '''''[[User talk:LT|<sup>(Matthew 26:52)</sup>]]''''' Saturday, 21:30, April 21, 2023 (EDT)
"Bible Descriptions of Eternal Punishment
There are numerous figures of speech in the New Testament that are designed to stress both the conscious nature of hell’s punishment, and its abiding duration. The ultimate fate of the wicked will be like an “eternal fire” (Matt. 25:41); their “worm dies not (i.e., the gnawing anguish continues on and on) and the fire is not quenched” Mk. 9:48). Hell is a place or state of outer darkness where there is weeping and the gnashing of teeth (Matt. 25:30), as God treads the winepress of His holy wrath (Rev. 19:15). It should be obvious that these symbols intended to convey the horrors of eternal rectitude. The actual punishment will be greater than any figure of speech can portray.
Many have a difficult time reconciling the doctrine of eternal punishment with the character of a benevolent God. Over against this emotional reaction is the sobering testimony of the Bible. When all factors are taken into consideration, the problem is not insurmountable. Consider the following points: (1) No one will be in hell who does not deserve to be there. God is loving, good and merciful (I John 4:8; Psa. 145:9; Eoh. 2:4). The Lord does not desire that a single soul should perish (2 Pet. 3:9), but when men choose to live alienated from Him, and cast their eternal welfare toward hell, God will honor their decision. (2) Because God is holy, He cannot simply overlook sin as if it does not exist (Hab. 1:13); and so, because the Lord is just (Psa. 89:14), evil must be punished (cf. Rev. 16:5). That is why the Father gave His Son as a sacrifice for sin—that He might remain just, and yet be a justifier of those who obey Christ (Rom. 3:24-26; Heb. 5:8-9). No man can complain about the injustice of hell in the face of the cross! (3) Even in hell the judgment will be fair. The Scriptures teach that punishment will be proportionate to the degree of one’s guilt (cf. Matt. 10:15; 11:20-24; Lk. 12:47-48; Heb. 10:29; Rev. 20:1213). One will be judged according to his knowledge, ability, and opportunity. God will be equitable!
The doctrine of eternal punishment was taught by Jesus Christ (who said more about hell than He did about heaven). This subject was acknowledged by the early church, it was endorsed by the “church fathers,” and it was defended by the Reformation period. It wasn’t until the eighteenth century a new wave of “clergymen” within the ranks of “Christendom” began to deny this fundamental tenet of the biblical doctrine. The Seventh-day Adventists are wrong about the punishment of the wicked. You have the choice of believing what men teach or what the Bible teaches. My prayer is that you will accept God’s word." https://montevistacoc.com/multimedia-archive/why-do-seventh-day-adventists-reject-eternal-punishment/ [[User:NishantXavier|NishantXavier]]<sup>[[User talk:NishantXavier|For Christ the King]]</sup> 21:43, April 21, 2023 (EDT)
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