I must say it is very interesting to read the various comments on this thread, it is perfectly clear that all have a lust for defending their viewpoint on a subject.
The Bible is a very complex thing, to be better able to understand it we must first have the Holy Spirit with & within us:
With...
This will not harmonize with the rest of scripture as in the case of the rich man & Lazuarus, which is not a parable because given names are used:
Lu 16:20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
Lu 16:23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being...
Ladies & Gentlemen...there is an eternal torment
Re 19:20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of...
Ps 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
This is good enough for me, but there is more for a person to see God's Eternal Plan if they really, earnestly, seek it.
Your last sentence is true
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
I have no problem believing this, & when you have met God & have the Holy Spirit in you, can believe it fully...
My first post on this sight folks. I hope there will be more as time progresses.
It is very interesting to read the various comments here. I am of the denomination of "Missionary Baptists".
Jesus said to Nicodemus one night..."Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he...