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You then do me yet another favor by quoting Matthew 16:26-27, a passage which clearly displays Jesus’ teaching that the Bliss of “salvation” and the torment of “damnation” (both non-eternal, perfectly commensurate, and absolutely equitable events – because we all reap only what we sow) will be determined for each “according to his [or her] works” … YES!!! This proves my position that Hell is either non-existent or not eternal … Thanks for that, Friend!
“The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast Love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made … I will not execute my fierce anger … For I am God and no mortal, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath” ~ Psalms 145:8-9 + Hosea 11:9
“So it is not the will of my Father in Heaven that even one of these little ones should be lost … For everyone will be salted with fire … And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” ~ Jesus Christ (Matthew 18:14 + Mark 9:49 + Luke 3:6)
“I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will Listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, with one shepherd.” ~ Jesus Christ (John 10:16)
You also quote Matthew 18:8-9, which is a repeat passage (Matthew 5:29-30) from one I have already discussed previously … Though again, I openly wonder why you are so Hell-bent (pun well-intended) on showing God to be so downright mean, so downright petty & so downright cruel – especially when there are so many other verses in the Bible showing Him to be so kind & so upright & so merciful … Hmmmm
“On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food … And He will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; He will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of His people he will take away.” ~ Isaiah 25:6-8
P.S. And let us remember Jesus feeding the 4000 (Matthew 32-16:10 & Mark 8:1-9) and then feeding the 5000 (Matthew 14:31-21, Mark 6:31-44, Luke 9:10-17 & John 6:5-15 – see also Matthew 16:5-12 & Mark 8:19-20, where he mentions both feedings), with the former telling us that his Truth brings sustenance to all Gentiles and the latter, to all Jews – essentially, that his message was for everyone regardless of creed, color, class, culture … or sexual orientation!
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