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Dean Peterman:
Dear Friends,

I actually feel a little lost at this point in my life.   I have spent the last 20 years studying the Bible and Systematic Theology.  I had no doubt that hell is a real place and that most people would end up there.  I was totally convinced that I had the truth.  It is sort of ironic that I started to question the existence of hell last year when I read Dr. Norman Geisler's four volume set of Systematic Theology which consisted of almost 3000 pages.  I have read hundreds of books on christian theology over the years but for some reason Dr. Geisler's chapter on Hell caused me to question the entire doctrine.  His proofs and justification for it struck me as being unreasonable, unbiblical and unjustifiable.  This spurred me to do further researach on the internet, including Bible Truths and a few other websites.   I eventually came to the conclusion that the Bible when correctly translated does not teach that people will be eternally punished in a place called hell.   However, if you understand the importance of hell in christian theology you know that without the doctrine of hell most of Christendom collapses.  It doesn't mean the Bible when correctly translated is wrong or that Jesus is not the Son of God etc, but it does mean that much of what I believed is not true.  Hell, more than almost any other doctrine is what holds Christendom together.  Without hell, Christendom is like a story without an ending.  So now that my understanding of the Bible has just crashed and burned into oblivion I am not sure where to go from here.  I know I am better off knowing the truth about hell but it does leave me with a lot of questions that need answers. 

Sincerely,

Dean

gmik:
Dean, we have ALL felt that way.  Please keep reading the excellent threads here so that you know you are not alone. Its bone-jarin, jaw dropping, meat of the Word.  It isn't easy.  But its the best way!!

Keep reading, studying, praying, and fellowshipping here.  You will get thru this period of your walk.

Chris R:
Hi Dean,

Very sincere post, For me once i had been given one truth, the next truth came easier, "Free Will" is a powerful truth to wrap your mind around, keep reading the website, compare scriptures, keep studying.

Peace

Chris R

Kat:

Hi Dean,


--- Quote --- I have read hundreds of books on christian theology over the years
--- End quote ---

All the book in the world will not help your understanding, only the scrutures.
When you understand the few mistranslated words in the Bible and how Christianity has built their whole belief system on those mistranslations. 


--- Quote ---Hell, more than almost any other doctrine is what holds Christendom together.  Without hell, Christendom is like a story without an ending.
--- End quote ---

There is an ending and a much better ending than the insane eternal, burning in hell that Christianity teaches.

At the white throne judgment all will be judged in righteousness, but it will be a severe correction to many.
You can read about that judgment in the lake of fire series.  Here is a link to a article on the judgments.

TWO JUDGMENTS BY FIRE
http://bible-truths.com/lake6.html

mercy, peace, and love
Kat

mari_et_pere:

--- Quote ---Without hell, Christendom is like a story without an ending.
--- End quote ---

It's not a story, and why does it need an ending? Sounds to me that God is doing a mighty work in you my friend.  :)

Matt

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