Dear fellow universalist brothers and sisters,
I am reaching out to propose a heartfelt letter to the modern-day church, a message that calls upon us to seek inspiration and unite in a mission to share this message far and wide. It's a challenge to the church, an invitation to reconsider what has been deemed as biblical canon over centuries. It is high time that the church sheds the cloak of heresy and embraces a representation of Jesus that aligns with His true intentions.
Please take a moment to read the words below, and I urge you to embrace this call to action. Feel free to share this message, whether in physical form or through the vast reaches of social media. Let us be relentless in our pursuit to rekindle the spirit of Martin Luther, who, in the 16th century, initiated a transformation within the church.
Much like Luther's brave actions, let us take advantage of the powerful tools at our disposal today: the internet and home printers. In the stillness of the night, consider printing this message and placing it where it will be seen, on the doors of churches and wherever eyes may fall upon it. By doing so under the cover of night, we minimize the risk for those who may fear the repercussions within their communities.
Just as Luther took the first step, let us use the gift of modern technology to take the second. Together, we can work to restore the original message of hope, one that extends to all, transcending boundaries and spreading the message of love and unity.
In the Love of Jesus and the hope for all, with much love, here be the letter :Pray: :HeartThrob: :
A Closer Look at Biblical Terminology: Unveiling the True Meaning of 'Aionios' and 'Aionios to Aionios'
The Greek terms 'aionios' and 'aionios to aionios' have often been translated as 'eternal' or 'everlasting' in many versions of the Bible, forming the basis of certain doctrines pertaining to eternal punishment. However, a deeper linguistic and historical analysis reveals a different narrative.
The root word 'aion' from which 'aionios' is derived, denotes an 'age' or a 'long period of time', not an unending span of time or eternity as commonly believed. Consequently, 'aionios' could more accurately be translated as 'age-during' or 'pertaining to an age'. Extending this understanding, the phrase 'aionios to aionios' might be more accurately rendered as 'enduring age' or 'through the ages', indicating a succession of time periods rather than an unbroken eternity.
This misinterpretation has led to the propagation of doctrines that espouse the notion of infinite torment, which not only misrepresent the original text but also perpetuate a fearful and detrimental narrative. It's crucial to rectify these mistranslations to foster a more accurate and compassionate understanding of the scriptures.
Unveiling the true meaning of these terms invites a re-examination of certain doctrines and promotes a discourse grounded in linguistic accuracy and historical context. This endeavor is not just about rectifying a linguistic error, but about dismantling harmful narratives that have persisted unchallenged.
It's time to shed light on the true essence of these biblical terms and encourage a discourse that is informed, honest, and liberating.
Final addendums:
Basanos = Not torment/torture but it is a touchstone used in metallurgy to test the purity of metal therefore a more appropriate interpretation of the word would be "testing" or "Being put under trial"
Aionos = Not Eternity / for ever and ever but an age or a delimited amount of time therefore a more appropriate interpretation would be "They shall be tested for as long as it takes to determine their purity"
Lake of fire = Not Hell but more likely a crucible used in metal refinement to purify said metal by mixing in sulphur therefore a more appropriate interpretation would be: "They shall be cast into the crucible where they shall be tested and analysed and whatever is impure will be burned away through their gnashing of teeth"
Kolazo = another word for torture or vindictive punishment which is incorrect translation = it actually means "correction" therefore a final interpretation of the message in totality should be: "They shall be cast into the crucible where they shall be tested and analysed and whatever is impure will be burned away through their gnashing of teeth; And in the end, they shall be set right before He Who Would Be All in All"
EDIT: I personally have already started this action and i ask for prayers that this may succeed and feel free to edit and comment on the subject, maybe you find a more optimized version of the message. But in all reason, the reason i felt compelled to request help in doing this was because in prayers i felt like this will still have an impact on popular opinion, and when this movement will catch on momentum the mass media will not be able to ignore this loving message and help in spreading it, thus challenging the officialities of the churches across the world to look for themselves for this truth. :Pray: :Pray:
I like the precision usefulness of your points. :dsunny:
Very good article! And work. I am of the same mind! In that I have bought a printer and have my plans, and getting organized. I have two things to put in short summaries (lol). CU/UR and prophecy aka what to expect and landmarks to stay safe - see, as a description that?s too long! ..And!! prophecy understood, imo, PROVES UR/CU. :dsunny:
I recently realized - some folks say lake of fire could read pond of fire.. And I go on and on about how history thus prophecy repeats. Like widening ripples of a pond.. This life (all important contrast) i?m thinking iS the crucible! ..Which will continue for all our brothers and sisters who are not saved/reconciled to God and thus born again during this brief lifetime on into judgment ?day? until the vivification of ?all? after the judgment, Rev.21:5, 1Cor.15:24,28. Which Rev.21 is a continuation of Rev.20. (Mt.25:46 ..will go to aionios kolasin/correction - translators of course chose the most extreme possible translation.
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