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Originally Posted by UntoHim
Sorry Zezima, I'm just as confused as you are! Maybe we can all take a step back, take a deep breath, and review Z's opening post. A lot of time and energy was spent on the parable of the virgins, and as we can see, Zezima has already conceded the implications of this parable. But what about the other parables used by those who advocate this doctrine of 1,000 years of punishment for believers? What about the rest of the New Testament?
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It would help if
Zezima would post more on the thread. This is a topic far bigger than the Recovery. Few Christians hear about discipline by the Lord either in this life or the next. Most prefer to assign all discipline to the unsaved, or perhaps believe that Christians who "need discipline" can lose their salvation (have their names removed from the book of life.)
This is actually a topic where it seems like no two believers have identical views, at least that I have talked to. This topic opens the door to perhaps endless discussion on eschatological prophecies. So I would hope that
Zezima would hang around more interjecting comments and questions, so that the thread does not wander around, which all threads tend to do over time.
Zezima [/COLOR]what was helpful? What specific questions do you have? What is your own understanding of the Bible? Have you spent any time studying this topic? Not to drill you with questions, but your input will help keep things "on topic."
