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Connection between Isaiah 34 and 35?

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mharrell08:

--- Quote from: Triton on March 01, 2009, 09:01:34 AM ---Hi Marques,

I mentioned that I am of the understanding that all will eventually be saved. The person I am in discussion with seems to be searching because he says that the "hell" doctrine is not acceptable for him anymore. He seems to start to lean towards annihilation, but certainly open for discussion - which I interpret as perhaps open for some truths.

So, I said to him to have a look at the way that some translations translate words regarding eternity, for ever and so on. (aion, aionios)

He then came back and asked me about Isaiah 34 and how this can not mean for an eternity without end. On which I looked at chapter 34 and 35 and suggested that if chapter 34 mentions that the smoke will go up "for ever" (verse10).....how can it be "for ever" without ending if chapter 35 speaks of "redeemed" and "ransomed" (ch 35 verse 9 and 10). Surely, if these are redeemed and ransomed, then the "for ever" must have ended for them. I hope my explanation of this is clear.

So, I'm not trying to argue anything with him. We're really having a pretty constructive discussion.

But now in hindsight, I'm wondering if chapter 35 is actually speaking of how GOD will save those from chapter 34.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks
Paul
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Paul,

I get what you're saying but the Lord does not save us from judgment...He puts us through it. Isa 34 is talking about everyone...everyone going through this judgment. It's just a few will go through judgment in this age, the rest go through it the next...but they're both the same: judgment by Fire. Though the one in this age is through tribulation & affliction while the one in the next age, the Great White Throne Judgment, is with wrath & indignation [http://bible-truths.com/rapture.htm]

In like manner, Isa 35 is talking about everyone...but again the same principle applies: a few in this age, the rest in the next.


Hope this helps,

Marques

Triton:
HI,

Thank you Ecrement, Marques and Kat.

I believe my understanding is then in line with the teachings here.

I appreciate you taking the time and responding to my questions.


Paul

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