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ARE YOU TEACHING THAT THERE IS NO HELL FIRE?

The Hebrew word for "hell" is "sheol," and is variously translated as "hell", "grave", or "pit" in our English Bibles. Additionally, in places such as Psalm 5:5; 9:17; 16:10; etc., some Bible versions translate this as "hell" and others translate it as "grave." This should be a clear clue that much Christian preaching is misguided in implying that Satan's (supposed) fiery kingdom is in view. There is a "hell," but it is not the kingdom of Satan, nor is it eternal and unending, since the Hebrew "olam" and Greek "aion" (source of our word "eon" or "age") do not mean unending time. See: Universal Grace

ARE YOU TEACHING THAT THERE IS NO JUDGMENT?

Certainly, "we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ" (Rom. 14:10), but the purpose of judgment is to effect repentance (Isa. 26:9) and not to punish to no purpose. See: Restore All Creation!

ARE YOU TEACHING THERE IS NO PUNISHMENT?

God instituted no prisons or "penitentiarys"; the Bible promotes the principle of restitution. The guilty are to repay the damage they have caused, with death (not eternal punishment!) for capital crimes (Deut. 13:11; 19:20). Furthermore, there is no principle in God's law allowing for unending punishment; even the wicked dead are to be raised for judgment. See: Universal Grace

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Recommended Reading on God's Grace and Christian Universalism

1 Timothy 4:10

Here on this page are some interesting helps to your Bible understanding and learning. We helped with the editing and preparation for publishing of these books and highly recommend them. They will answer many of your questions dealing with the subject of the ultimate universal restoration of all mankind, often referred to as "universal reconciliation" or "Christian Universalism." Enjoy!!!

Creation's Jubilee book

Laws of the Second Coming

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