Originally posted by roigamroigam, the answers to each of your questions are clearly spelled out in the Word of God.
It would be interesting to know what you think happens to the millions/billions who lived before the Christ appeared and also the millions/billions who never learned about the Christ whenever they lived.
Will they be written in the book of life without knowing the Christ or will they just be discarded?
Anyone who thinks that is truly sad and missing the tru ...[text shortened]... prophesy partially, 10 but when what is complete comes, what is partial will be done away with.
If your mind is open and your emotions are in harness, I'll summarize them for you.
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"If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:15*
"This emphatic statement in the 66th Book of the Word of God unequivocally refers to the eternal destiny of all
who reject rather than accept God's Grace Gift of salvation and relationship with Him in time and eternity."
Originally posted by divegeester
"What "peril" am I in for rejecting them?"
"Absolutely none whatsoever if by faith alone in Christ alone you have chosen to accept this "Grace Gift".
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Footnote: "tertium quid" is a common Latin phrase which means middle option or third way;
chose it because of its appropriateness in context, definitive content and concision."
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Note: If you're experiencing unresolved issues with eschatological passages of God's Word, I'd suggest you seek clarification from your pastor-teacher.
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-Removed-"Sovereign God's Words, not mine. Accept them for your eternal benefit or reject them at your peril. There is no tertium quid." (Page 1)
"Accept them for your eternal benefit or dismiss them as if spiritual life decisions have no eternal consequences at the peril [or to the detriment] of those family members, friends and others you may influence as a witness for Christ." Note: Alternative wording italicized.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI think you are sidestepping divegeester's question deliberately: what "peril" does he face if you does not share your concept of "Hell"?
"Sovereign God's Words, not mine. Accept them for your eternal benefit or reject them at your peril. There is no tertium quid." (Page 1)
"Accept them for your eternal benefit or dismiss them as if spiritual life decisions have no eternal consequences at the peril [or to the detriment] of those family members, friends and others you influence as a witness for Christ." Note: Alternative wording italicized.
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Originally posted by divegeester to Grampy BobbyThe sand he's kicking in your face has got a bit bigger: it's now about how your decision to disagree with his interpretations has "eternal consequences" and are not just at your peril ~ but also both the detriment and the peril ~ of your family members, your friends and other people you know. Yikes!
Why can't you answer a direct question?
What peril am I in now that I reject your interpretation of hell?
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-Removed-The witness of any believer in Christ who provides unbelievers inaccurate and/or false biblical information is severely minimized if not entirely negated. Though such believers will not lose their salvation, they will run the risk of being at peril [or in danger] of suffering loss of reward for not redeeming the time to grow in grace, acquire and apply the Mind [thinking] of Christ. Following personal faith in Christ, God's plan is for us to glorify Him in time.
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:2).
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhat do you reckon your scorecard is ~ new believers created v ex-believers thinking good riddance v doubtful believers re-inspired ~ with your peculiarly pompous, emotional and passive aggressive "ambassador" style? 😉
All believers in Christ are His [effective or ineffective] Ambassadors during our lives on earth