Caroline wrote: > Judgment and punishment yes but neither is conclusive > that humans are judged and punished eternally in light > of what Gehenna means. Do you have other > verses?
Yes I do have other verses, but you are dismissing these Mark 9 passages too quickly. Keep in mind that all passages are open to interpretation, but there is a true interpretation and many false interpretations. Don't be looking for a passage that nails it down to some indisputable conclusion. When considering revelation, we weigh heavily on the side of those we trust (like Jesus, apostles, Scripture, etc.). Some Pharisees have written on the Isaiah passage and comment that it is a temporary thing. However, the comments of Jesus here indicate that Jesus considers it eternal. Read it carefully and see if you can understand how Jesus was interpreting the Isaiah 66 passage. Why does he emphasize, "where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched." When I get some time, I will be glad to follow up later with some other passages and perhaps some more commentary on these. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
