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Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!
Isn't it amazing the wide variety of things believers think!? I meet with people who hold various views on hell, dispensationalism, Calvinism, old/young earth . . . Good thing our oneness comes from the one Spirit!
And as has been said, whatever the final solution to sin looks like, needless to say it's not going to be a good thing for the people that must be dealt with accordingly! Some might think universalism lets everyone off scott-free, but from what I've read, most universalists think there will be at least some kind of retribution experienced before these ones are given the "free pass." So there's a lot of nuances to the different views.
And so we're clear (this should be obvious), whether we believe in the traditional eternal, conscious torment idea, or in universalism, or in annihilism, it's not an essential doctrine that prevents believers from freely fellowshipping in the least. We are one in our knowing that all need to be saved and avoid whatever the negative consequences await the unrepentant.
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Yes indeed Sonstoglory.
Think is the operative word here.
Anyone has the capacity to think as they are capable.
Think and understanding truth or not.
It is a good thing if we remain one if the unity is of the Lord.
Having said that there is a purpose to defend the truth with patience and kindness. Hopefully our experiences have sharpened our senses our endurance, patience and most importantly of all love. That we have become a little thick skinned so we aren't so easily offended.
Hopefully our experiences bear fruit that can be shared and appreciated.
Yet this is LCD. It has a mission statement and rules.
My point on this thread is a stand against the doctrine of eternal torment.
I think I've made it clear that it defames God.
Now, there is a possibility that I may be way off. I thought of this way before I ever brought it up in this forum. I sought out answers from the Lord and my prayers were answered. In my minds eye, I'm girded in truth and reality. I may have offended some here but that wasn't the intent at all but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't trying to provoke those here whom I care about into consideration of the topic.
I too can be offended. That is the risk of opening up.
I hope and pray that The Lord our God convicts everyone on this matter and I'm thankful that he will be faithful to forgive.
Peace...