SB, how do you know that you had a relationship with Jesus to begin with and are you willing to explain your conversion story?

Without Jesus, You Go to Hell…Sadly, this will be the experience of many; however, for those who repent and believe the gospel remains blessed now and forevermore… “I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. [John 8:24]. “He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life” [1 Joh...more

Without Jesus, You Go to Hell…Sadly, this will be the experience of many; however, for those who repent and believe the gospel remains blessed now and forevermore… “I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. [John 8:24]. “He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life” [1 John 5:12].less

MereChristian, I agree; others know that we have been taught to turn the other cheek [love our enemies] and so they take advantage of this. On the issue of Christian unity there is I believe a unity that goes far beyond an organizational unity; that is, a unity based on the essential truths of Scripture. Besides, there are divisions within every faith including Islam…

Believer, amen!! My initial post was a reaction to Arkansas House having already approved this Bible course but again I prefer that Bible teaching stay out of the hands of these public schools…

Believer, I too share that concern. Will the teachers be believers who possess a genuine reverence for the Word of God or at least someone who can appreciate it for its sheer poetry and history? Or will it be someone who wrests the Scriptures to their own destruction by spiritualizing away specific truths on which the Christian faith rests? As a parent I would definitely want a copy of that Bible ...more

Believer, I too share that concern. Will the teachers be believers who possess a genuine reverence for the Word of God or at least someone who can appreciate it for its sheer poetry and history? Or will it be someone who wrests the Scriptures to their own destruction by spiritualizing away specific truths on which the Christian faith rests? As a parent I would definitely want a copy of that Bible curriculum and occasionally to sit in to listen on what is being taught; although, we shouldn’t leave the teaching of the Christian faith in the hands of these public schools…less

Johnson, I too prefer that it stays within the home and the church...

“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more tha...more

“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me” [Matthew 10:34-38].

This is really no surprise. The World hates Biblical Christianity and is becoming more intolerant of it because we preach Christ’s message of “…sin…righteousness…and the coming judgment” [John 16:8].less

So long as this class remains an elective and is not dogmatically taught; that is, there is not just one denominational perspective being imposed in the classroom; I see nothing wrong with it.

Hi Dale, you stated, “…as long as there is eternal life, there will be eternal punishment.” Actually, the wages of sin is death [Romans 6:23; James 5:20; Ezekiel 18:20; Revelation 20:14-15] not eternal life in Hell and for clarification eternal life is a gift not an inherent right. By the way I am not a Universalist as you suppose; there will be a Hell in which the lost will be punished acco...more

Hi Dale, you stated, “…as long as there is eternal life, there will be eternal punishment.” Actually, the wages of sin is death [Romans 6:23; James 5:20; Ezekiel 18:20; Revelation 20:14-15] not eternal life in Hell and for clarification eternal life is a gift not an inherent right. By the way I am not a Universalist as you suppose; there will be a Hell in which the lost will be punished according to their sins as you stated; however, they then will cease to exist. Also, Matthew 25 does not define the “nature” of eternal life or eternal death; rather this parable simply affirms that there are but two destinies; life and death…Besides, it is the “fire” that is described as being everlasting or eternal or unquenchable not that which is cast into it…

A Biblical example of this is Sodom and Gomorrah; Jude 7 says these cities suffered the vengeance of “eternal fire” and Peter commenting on this event says these were turned into “ashes.” This same language is used when describing the destruction of the wicked in Malachi 4:1-3 and in Ezekiel 28:18-19 when describing the destruction of Lucifer [that covering cherub]. Q: How do you explain “eternal fire” bringing to ashes Lucifer [a spirit being/an angel] and the wicked?less

Your welcome MuggleBorn; I am sure you will enjoy the studying...Peace

Al, by the way I am not a Roman Catholic...

Hi MuggleBorn, there are several passages that come to mind that say the wicked will suffer “death” [Romans 6:23]; will suffer “destruction” [Job 21:30]; they will “perish” [Psalm 37:20]; they will “burn up” [Malachi 4:1]; they shall be “destroyed together” [Psalm 37:38]; they will “consume away” [Psalm 37:20]; but “all the wicked will he destroy” [Psalm 145:20]; & the ...more

Hi MuggleBorn, there are several passages that come to mind that say the wicked will suffer “death” [Romans 6:23]; will suffer “destruction” [Job 21:30]; they will “perish” [Psalm 37:20]; they will “burn up” [Malachi 4:1]; they shall be “destroyed together” [Psalm 37:38]; they will “consume away” [Psalm 37:20]; but “all the wicked will he destroy” [Psalm 145:20]; & the “fire shall devour them” [Psalm 21:9]…

Also, notice that Malachi speaking of the wicked says, “And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts” [Malachi 4:3]. Ezekiel also uses similar language when speaking of Lucifer [that cherub that covereth]; speaking of the fire he says, “…it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth…” & “…never shalt thou be any more” [Ezekiel 28:18-19].

Today there are several Evangelical scholars teaching Conditionalism like F.F. Bruce, Michael Green, Philip E. Hughes, Dale Moody, Clark H. Pinnock, W. Graham Scroggie, John R.W. Stott, John W. Wenham and Oscar Cullman. There is a book entitled “Two Views of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue” by Edward William Fudge & Robert A. Peterson that presents both sides of the argument; it is a good read if you care to research this further…less

Al, apparently you do not understand the Scriptures; eventually there will be a synthesis of religious beliefs to the point they will share a common witness; see Revelation 13:8; 14:11; & 17:13…

I would have to agree with RL & DLMC; the issue in not whether there will be a Hell where the lost are punished according to their sins but rather the issue is whether Hell is eternal. There are numerous passages of Scripture that indicate that it is not and before some begin to cry heresy you may want to do some in depth study of the Bible first and then consider the many believers throughout his...more

I would have to agree with RL & DLMC; the issue in not whether there will be a Hell where the lost are punished according to their sins but rather the issue is whether Hell is eternal. There are numerous passages of Scripture that indicate that it is not and before some begin to cry heresy you may want to do some in depth study of the Bible first and then consider the many believers throughout history who have held to Conditionalist view as opposed to the Traditional view…less

Funny how Roman Catholics claim that Jesus founded their faith but when we turn to the New Testament many of their traditions are noticeably absent...” Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” [Colossians 2:8].

Natural disasters are only one aspect mentioned in Holy Scripture; they also speak of a coming global government and global religion. “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness” [2 Peter 3:13].

Full, Roman Catholicism denies the doctrine of grace alone as can be seen in their official declarations; the Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 2010 says, "Moved by the Holy Spirit and by charity, we can then “merit” for ourselves and for others the graces needed for our sanctification." Again, Rome denies the Biblical Doctrine of salvation by grace alone…

"Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time" [1 Peter 1:5]. We are saved by faith alone which produces good works; not the other way around…

Bob, I agree; I am not denying the clear Scriptural teaching of hell but just thought I'd share my thoughts on this one parable...Yes, hopefully SB will humble himself before the LORD and ask for grace to repent and to place his trust in Jesus alone.

1A, you first dismiss the words of Jesus as recorded in Mark and now you are unwilling or unable to post a verse that favors same sex relationships…What are we to gather from this?