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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Can you give us a scripture reference that says the soul is immortal? Here's one that says the opposite: Ezekiel 18:4 KJV — Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    But how can one know anything in Hades/Sheol? Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV — Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave [sheol], whither thou goest.
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    A little comedy break....

    If your looking to eat it, go with Bartlett. "Bosch" is a kitchen appliance brand. "Bosc" is the pear type.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    But Jesus was clear in His reference to "in the resurrection". Therefore He was referring to those men as being alive in resurrection, which had not happened yet. Matthew 22:31-32 KJV — But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying...
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Some at the beginning, some at the end of the 1000 years.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    There's a difference. I'm using scripture, rightly or wrongly, to support my assertion. You're rejecting what scripture says to support yours.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    In other words, your words are more to be trusted than God's words. Why bother quoting scripture at all, then. Just write your own bible.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Well, it can be, but only through the shedding of blood (loss of life). Once the sinner has lost his life, his sins are expunged/paid for--the wages of sin is death.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Which I've shown doesn't mean what you say it means. Repeating the same assertion's after they've been discredited means you've run out of material, and you're no closer to convincing anyone of your view. Go back and review the answers you've received and see if you need to revise your position...
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Remember that God commonly destroyed whole cities and even the whole world including children. He put His own people in bondage to the Egyptians, and purposely hardened Pharaoh's heart, knowing the work would get harder for them. So His love must be understood according to what He has done and...
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    The resurrection to life or judgement

    The thread is new, and not overly long. You should read it before hijacking it. Maybe start your own thread.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Right, but you've ignored my post that says "destroyed" doesn't always mean "utterly destroyed". And "perish" sometimes means merely "die". Until you deal with that, the rest of your point is moot.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Yes, I agree. But they do know something in their 2nd death. They know suffering/torment. That's my point--that the 2nd death is not like the first one. That's why it had to be defined as the lake of fire.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Of course! That's why they need to be resurrected first. But that kind of death where the dead know nothing is no longer available after it is thrown in the lake of fire. Only the 2nd death is, which is the lake of fire.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Except now we have the immovable rock being hit by the unstoppable force. Their bodies are new and improved. They are incorruptible. If incorruptible, then the fires of hell can't annihilate them, but they still feel the pain.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Of course! Because those who take the threat seriously don't want it to happen to them. So they, through threat of eternal punishment, are eager to avoid such. You should, too, Brain. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    Here are some bible verses that show the opposite--that destruction doesn't mean utter destruction. Exodus 10:7 KJV — And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is...
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    It could possibly be talking about different places. Or, the darkness might be symbolic of not having the Father and Jesus around, since they are the light of the New Jerusalem. Or it might be showing that the parable wasn't supposed to be describing things exactly as they will be in the lake...
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    Is eternal suffering literal?

    I'm not questioning God or His words. But He didn't set before all life and death in that passage, but before the Israelites who were about to enter Canaan by passing over the Jordan: [Deu 30:18-19 KJV] 18 I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, [and that] ye shall not prolong...
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    A little comedy break....

    Sounds like the right enigma to present to those pushing the trans agenda. "Your job is to help the human race survive, and you have to pick two people to carry on the species in the ark."
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