Comments on: Why do people go to hell?

By: dgoepfrich

dgoepfrich — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:34:03 +0000

Great question!

I looked at the story of the rich man in Luke 16. Just as interesting as what the rich man in hell said is what he didn't say. He specifically asked for cool water and a messenger to his brothers.

What he didn't ask for was forgiveness, salvation, or to be released. That seems to suggest at least that he understood why he was there.

By: Denisse G.

Denisse G. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:00:41 +0000

This is interesting. With this in mind how do you explain Luke 16:19-31. Would it be the "fighting, answer the door syndrome"?

By: Becky :-)

Becky :-) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:54:39 +0000

In reply to dgoepfrich. Thanks Daniel!!

By: dgoepfrich

dgoepfrich — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:24:50 +0000

In reply to Becky.

Thanks, Becky. George Zeller has a great article on the meaning of "gnashing of teeth" in the Scriptures. It's sort of long, but you can get the gist in the first couple of paragraphs and conclusion. The rest is a detailed study of the usage of the phrase.

You can read the article online at http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/doctrine/hod…

By: Becky :-

Becky :- — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:54:35 +0000

That should be continue thinking about!!

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:51:55 +0000

Interesting and thought provoking!! In Matthew 13:42, 50 it states "They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." I have always wondered if this was pleading to God for a second chance or showing how they feel toward God! This gives me something to continue thinking. Thanks for sharing Daniel 🙂

Becky 🙂