Dodge

Why is everlasting punishment so difficult for us Christians to accept? As mortal beings, everlasting is not a perspective we too easily grasp. Only through our spiritual self can we gain any since of the "eternal" consequence of sin. For most, even our view of punishment is temporary then "life" goes on. As "Christians" we are engrained with the acts of forgiveness and redemption not everlasting punishment nor the wrath of God. In what ways might eternal punishment be considered just punishment? As God offers salvation and life eternal with him, then to reject that is in an equal and logical sense death eternal.

Thank you Ralph, I appreciate your studies and have enjoyed your insights. I currently am in Oregon. I grew up in a Disciples of Christ church in central CA then moved to Texas. There I found the non-denominational church to be more our likeing and very solid teachings. We regularly attend a Community Bible Chruch here in Oregon. I get to your area fairly regularly and hope to attend your services some evening. May the Lord richly bless and keep you, George