I had read years ago thay catholic meant universal, which spiritually I agree with, but as the RCC is the first thing to come to mind for most, I chose to disagee with that line.My opinion – Wm

I only object to “holy catholic church”, I have no real disagreements with the rest of the creed.Wm

Quote (shimmer @ Nov. 11 2010,15:31)I wondered that too. So maybe that means that eventually all will be saved. I think the Eastern Orthodox believe that, Im not sure. But then again, there is (In revelations) the second death, then death and hades are thrown into the 'lake of fire' and death is no more….?And these shall go away to punishment…[Read more]

Lord I ask You to be with my brother, You know his need and we thank you for meeting that need, but mostly we want Your will. We give You all praise and glory, in Jesus' name – amen

Lord we ask that You would touch Tiffany and set everything in order, we thank you that by your Son's stripes we are healed. We give You all the glory, Amen

Shimmer,Quote  “So 'the smoke of their torment ascending forever and ever' has to be meaning something else..”Here's a possiblty: If you look at the YLT what the verse translates as is “to ages of ages” an age is a period of the history distinguished by some special feature. Scripture points out several ages and with a total history of 6,000…[Read more]

bodhitharta,”they have no rest day or night” Only means they will be given no break until completed.As to the “ages of ages” – (translated forever and ever) an age is a defined length of time.Colossians 1:26the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people.My opinion – Wm

Eternal Hell – this doctrine as it has done more to dissuade many by impugning the character of God as one who demands unending torment not only of the wicked, but of a grandma who never heard of Jesus. This is inconsistent with the character of God.Many teach that nearly all the people who have ever lived will suffer in eternal torment in hell. T…[Read more]

Sorry, I was responding to the post immediately above, going back further I found that I shouldn't have said anything because I do not condemn those who celebrate halloween.

Pagan traditions, I know the history but I'll let you present it how you want.

Father I ask that You would touch Tiffany and to help her breath freely, give peace to her and the family. We give you all praise and glory, in Jesus name – amenIrene,My wife has asthma and it is a scary thing when a love one cannot breathe. Wm

Jesus said because of their hardness of heart it was allowed, but it was not meant to be.Sorry I am on my phone so I cannot comment further until I research the verses, I will reply later.Wm

He chose to show mercy, there was no conflict in teaching just further revelation.

I believe that scriptures teach that the soul continues on after we die, but without a body the soul languishes in the pit awaiting resurrection for judgment. Once thrown into the lake of fire that person will face torment perportional to their sins then cease to exist for eternity.The exception to the above are those who through faith, or love,…[Read more]

Gene,No I understood that we agreed on that much, but I also understand that we disagree on what happens when someone dies. Wm

I have both, and a love for truth. I may be wrong, I'm open to that, but it is through scripture I'll be conviced, the Spirit works thru scripture to help us find the proper interpretation not to set new doctrine.My opinion – Wm

Gene,We'll have to agree to disagree. I take the scriptures literally unless the context requires it otherwise.Wm

First let me remark on how much improved your english is.I used to believe as you but while studying the scriptures I noticed verse 6 and how else could the earth of closed him in, since he was in the belly of a living creature, other then his soul desending into the pit.As to comparing Jesus to Jonah, Jesus made the comparison, not me.My opinion. Wm

When you search by a word it shows up red, when it is new post the word new is red (mine too)

I'm glad I was able to right a wrong, but you failed to inform me where it was that I had falsely accused you.Yes I do believe in progressive revelation but it must be built on the scriptures, not conflict with them.My opinion – Wm