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The prodigal son was not dead.
Yes, he was dead. The Bible says so: “This son of mine was dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:24).
Here is an example when you do not agree with the Bible.
The prodigal son was not dead.
In the parable the son was dead figuratively. He would have starved, so the figure points to the soon to be reality, literal physical death.
My point exactly! Adam knew; however, he did not have faith in the One he knew.
No wonder Jesus said, "Thomas, because you have seen me [because you know me], you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen [don't know me like you do Thomas], and yet have believed [know Me].
Which only makes Adam's "unbelief" the greater offense, doesn't it? Adam, the man who named all the animals with God looking on in approval.
I agree. God does not send anyone to hell be tortured alive forever, since the wages of sin is death.
Yes, he was dead. The Bible says so: “This son of mine was dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:24).
Here is an example when you do not agree with the Bible.
However, he was dead. You cannot change that. I cannot change that.
Apparently some in TOL believe that 'death' can only mean 'physical death'. The Bible contradicts that premise. Now, you do not have to agree with the Bible.
The Bible does not ever say that "death" means "really alive and not dead at all."
Please show the Chapter and Verse from the Bible that says "Death means Life." While you are at it show the verses that say "Black means White", "Up means Down", "Day means Night", "Dogs are really Cats", and "Pigs Can Fly".
Why is it so important to you that I show you anything? You do not need my approval. You are the one who will have to account for your belief and I for mine.
Actually, I do agree with the Bible.
The son was NOT dead. He was feeding pigs.
Dead people CANNOT feed pigs.
If you hire a dead man to feed your pigs, your pigs will soon be dead too. They will starve to death. Because the dead man you hired can't feed them. Because he is dead. You know how tell if a man is dead or alive? One GOOD way to tell is if they are feeding pigs. If they are feeding pigs, you know that they are NOT DEAD!
Because you are the one who lied and said that I do not believe the Bible.
That's a harsh accusation and I am asking for some proof. A person is innocent until proven guilty. You made an accusation, you should either provide evidence or withdraw your false accusation. You know that it is a sin to bear false witness, don't you? You know that the wages of sin is death, don't you? Do you really want to go before Jesus Christ on Judgment Day and try to explain to Him why you are bearing false witness against me?
Another example that you do not agree with certain verses in the Bible.
Now, you are making things up. I said that you do not agree with some verses in the Bible.
Can't help you if you lost your reading understanding glasses.
Yes, he was dead. The Bible says so: “This son of mine was dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:24).
Sure they can. The Bible says: “This son of mine was dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:24).
However, the Bible says: “This son of mine was dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:24).
The Bible does not ever say that "death" means "really alive and not dead at all."
Please show the Chapter and Verse from the Bible that says "Death means Life." While you are at it show the verses that say "Black means White", "Up means Down", "Day means Night", "Dogs are really Cats", and "Pigs Can Fly".
Really!!!??? Do tell!
Which verses in your Bible say "Death is life, black is white, up is down, day is night, dogs are cats, and pigs can fly"?
Please be specific.
And I asked you "Which Verses?" And you didn't answer. You just repeated your baseless accusation.
Tell it to God, I don't care what you think.
Your inability to read the Bible proves that your doctrine of eternal torture in hell is false.
The prodigal son was not dead. The fact that the father THOUGHT he was dead is not proof that the son WAS dead. Learn how to read.
Yes, he was dead. The Bible says so: “This son of mine was dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:24).
You, Timotheos, do not agree with this verse in the Bible.
This is the OP of my new thread in the ECT forum that I hope "my friends" will read and participate.. I fully realize that words mean something and all too often require insight for accurate/complete understanding. I have endeavored to be as succinct as is possosile, given my education. I pray much can be gleaned for it. For this reason I ask for all to tread lightly because this is NOT an exhausted paper. Thank you:
God does not grant eternal life to anyone reconciled to Him anymore than He does not grant eternal death to those who die not reconciled to Him. It is what it is. Heaven is the is the only place a reconciled soul can go upon departing his flesh.
The soul of man is a completely independent entity apart from the body, desired by God to be in complete union with Him.