Since hell is not a place of eternal torment, what the meaning of Matthew 25:41, "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."
God’s judgment against unrighteousness is unalterable and eternal. He declared unto Adam that in the day he disobeyed he would die. (Genesis 2:17) The Apostle Paul wrote that the wages of sin is death. (Romans 6:23) Notice that there is no mention of “eternal torment.” Surely if eternal torment had been his fate, God would [...]
Did Jesus ever get angry?
Actually, he did! And he was completely right in feeling that way. Every year, Jewish people were required by the Law to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, a special Jewish festival. It was the custom to offer an animal for sacrifice, either to show thankfulness, ask for forgiveness, or show devotion to [...]
What does Isaiah 65:20 mean when it reads children will die at age 100? Is it talking about something other than heaven? (United States)
Summary: Isaiah 65:17-25 is about life on earth when Christ reigns in righteousness. Discussion: Isaiah 65:20 is a prophecy that will be fulfilled during Christ’s reign on Earth. Consider the context. Isaiah 65:17, “See, I will create new heavens (God’s heavenly rule) and a new earth (earth’s society). The former things will not be remembered, [...]
If the good and bad will go to the same place, then what is the comeuppance of evil doers? In Isaiah 14:15, God also told the devil: "Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit." Please explain this. (Nigeria)
God does not punish for punishment’s sake. God punishes in order to bring repentance. When beings, whether fallen angels, the devil, or humans, become so hard-hearted that they love sin, when there is no hope of repentance, then that being is eternally destroyed. Those will cease to exist. Scripturally, this is called the second death [...]
Is Coronavirus from God? What is next? Are we in the end times? (United States)
No, the coronavirus is not from God.The current events in the world remind us of our Lord’s prophecy in Luke 21:26, “Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.”The Bible tells us that before the kingdom of [...]
Is it okay to fight? (Philippines)
No. Christians may not fight physically. It's devilish when people hit, beat, or rob us. But many have suffered for righteousness. Remember the great Apostle Paul’s hardships. 2 Corinthians11:24-27, “Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned…I have faced danger from rivers [...]