Quote Originally Posted by kelly
I was referring to you being set in your ways... I'm not gonna change your mind. Right?
Wrong. I am bound by the Scripture. If you can show me a rational explanation that is in harmony with ALL Scriptures on the subject of death and hell I am there. We are all subject to the Word. I am no exception. So far you have not, or even attempted to explain some of the plain english from the Bible I have quoted...which is okay, youre not obligated to prove anything to me. Thats my job to study for myself.

You have simply stated what you believe and given a couple Scriptures for it.
Nothing wrong with that, its just not that compelling to me. I respect your right to ANY opinion you wish to hold. For me though the evidence has to be given from a sum total of all Scripture. The "contradictions" between Scriptures must be explained. I really care not whose view is proven. Do you?

I realize that most likely the view of eternal burning hell may be a favorite of your church. Youre not alone. Catholics love it. Baptists love it. In fact the majority of the so called Christian world endorses this teaching. Problem for me is that this teaching fails to explain the countless verses that indicate and clearly state otherwise.

It also serves as a motivation for many to reject a God that is only one small step away from tormenting one forever. I dont blame them.

I realize that most likely the view I have presented is probably completely foreign to you. Maybe youve never even heard it before. I also realize that it took me many hours of studying the words and teachings of the entire Bible, greek & hebrew, words like "forever", "soul" "spirit" "hell" etc etc to arrive at any conclusion.
I certainly DO NOT expect to convince you in a matter of a few minutes to see something that took me a long time. I only appeal to you to study further, dont rely on what your church teaches. Have an open mind. Be open to anything the Scripture teaches. If we BOTH do that we'll end up knowing what is true regarding hell and alot of other things as well.