The apostle John had a thrilling vision of resurrected ones standing before the throne of God. Describing it, he wrote: “The sea gave up those dead in it, and death and Hades gave up those dead in them, and they were judged individually according to their deeds. And death and Hades were hurled into the lake of fire. This means the second death, the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:12-14) Think of what that means! All the dead who are in God’s memory will be released from Hades, or Sheol, mankind’s common grave. (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:31) Then “death and Hades” will be hurled into what is called “the lake of fire,” symbolizing complete destruction. The common grave of mankind will cease to exist.
At last, Christ’s sacrificial death will bring physical benefits! Those listed in the book of life at that time will no longer sink into sickness and death. Rather, they will gradually be restored to human perfection, with the everlasting life promised to those who exercise faith in Jesus. What a remarkable prospect! Nevertheless, some will evidently refuse to obey ‘those things written in the books.’ What happens to them? They do not gain eternal life. Instead, the scripture says: “Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”
Is this the hellfire Christendom speaks about? No, for in the preceding verse, we read: “Death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” (Revelation 20:14, KJ) If hell is cast into the lake of fire, the lake cannot itself be hellfire. Moreover, death is not something concrete that can be picked up and hurled somewhere. So the lake of fire must be symbolic. Of what? The Bible says: “This is the second death.” When death and Hades are hurled into the lake of fire, they “die,” cease to exist. Similarly, rebellious humans who end up there die, or cease to exist. This, though, is the second death, without hope of a resurrection.
2006-12-21 21:36:04
·
answer #1
·
answered by BJ 7
·
0⤊
0⤋
Now If God says he is ‘with’ you what does it mean? ... The bible says "For God so loved the world" but it ... The end of the way of darkness is the lake of fire.
It means and to do:
That God wants back the part of the World that has been "throwed in to the lake of fire", meaning, the parts of each country including ocean that has been left with rubbish, drugs, graffiti, second hand clothing/old clothing etc. etc., has to been cleaned up and beback in the light of God. God wants it all back, he wants this world to remain in style. Example there is people with tattoos and there are people with tattoos who do drugs, rubbish the planet, steal and rob. God wants those people who do drugs, rubbish the planet, steal and rob to stop this behaviour and live good clean lives.
I hope you understand and make a conscious effort where ever you are and abide by this law, there are campaigns to better this world, if you can't find one START ONE UP, if you find one but needs cleaning up this is your chance, be assertive, compassionate and get people on your side, before you know it you will see the changes and so will everyone else.
2006-12-22 05:43:35
·
answer #2
·
answered by Tonia 3
·
0⤊
0⤋
It means that at the final judgment death will be be no more and as death was brought into the world by sin and satan these will be cast into hell forever and Gods people will live for eternity.
2006-12-22 05:35:44
·
answer #3
·
answered by Sentinel 7
·
0⤊
0⤋
It doesn't say that in the Bible. Not on the same sentence anyway.
2006-12-22 05:42:30
·
answer #4
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
i guess it means wene you die you will go to hell, unless you are Gods in that case it wouldnt really be like dying
2006-12-22 05:33:30
·
answer #5
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
there will be no more death and the grave. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-22 05:32:20
·
answer #6
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋