I'm glad to hear that Steven Anderson was able to help you know the Lord, but I've seen his stuff, and I think he's got some pretty wrong headed ways of reading the Bible. I may be thinking of the wrong guy, but isn't he the one that stands at the pulpit proclaiming how happy he is that gay people will be tortured in Hell? There's a place to be grateful for someone for leading you to Christ, but there's also a time to move on... I'm not saying it's that time for you, but for me, I can't listen to him.
If your kids are still alive it's not too late. Nothing preaches the gospel like a transformed life. Love them, and let them see you love others. Love is attractive, and look what it did for Jesus' ministry. Don't give up.
I actually think the case for Universal Restoration is pretty convincing, but personally I don't see it as convincing as Conditional Immortality. (AKA annihiliationism) My personal favorite presenters of the view are Peter Hiett and Brian Zandh. There are others, but I like that they really make arguments from the Bible as a priority. I hope their right. If you have the time, check out some of their stuff, it's easily found online.
The main argument is that the Bible teaches that Jesus will reconcile all creation to Himself in the end. As in Adam all have sinned, so in Christ all will be made alive. There's more, but it's my bedtime so I'll leave it there for now.
Thanks for the dialog brother. Sorry if I came across as hostile at times, I can get over exuberant.
Good Night. Yes Anderson is known for hate preaching but I ignore that. I don’t watch his sermons but I like his mini vlogs on specific topics he presents. Like cross examining dispensationaliam, Calvinism, and his post trib prewrath interpretation of The Book of Revelation is as I’ve said. Eye Opening.
Just getting into this book. Excellent question going to be answered? “This danger is ever-present regarding any subject, but it hovers over a study of hell like some bird of prey. “How will this view affect evangelism?” people may ask. “Which view of hell most motivates sinners to repent?”23”
Excerpt From
The Fire That Consumes
Edward William Fudge
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-fire-that-consumes/id917404231?mt=11
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There's a lot there. It may not convince you, but you shouldn't have any questions about the position after reading it.
In the end, you have to make up your own mind based on what you think the Bible teaches, he just helps you see things that would otherwise be hard to see.
glad you're reading it, and I hope you enjoy it.
It’s. Not an enjoyable book to read. Too many “Proofs” but that’s what it’s all about. What is the truth there are many perceptions. I never before realized that the immortal nature of souls came from the pagans but still I don’t discount it because I believe the pagans ancestors were descendants of Adam just like everyone else so some pagan rituals are mongrolized rituals of the original form of worshiping God.
Anyway the concept of the annihilation of unrepentant souls is more comforting than eternal Torture.
Yes, it certainly is.