http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/diognetus-roberts.html
Look at the end of chapter X:
then shall thou condemn the deceit and error of the world when thou shall know what it is to live truly in heaven, when thou shalt despise that which is here esteemed to be death, when thou shalt fear what is truly death, which is reserved for those who shall be condemned to the eternal fire, which shall afflict those even to the end that are committed to it. Then shalt thou admire those who for righteousness' sake endure the fire that is but for a moment, and shalt count them happy when thou shalt know [the nature of] that fire.
Notice the above part that I bolded where it says those that are committed to it. I have always believe this also that punishment will continue into the next age for those that refuse to repent now and that it would last until it was not longer needed.
I also like the part which says that they shall be happen to know the nature of the fire.
This is truly an inspired writing. I read it from beginning to end and found nothing contrary to the Spirit of Christ.
I read it, I agree it looks legit :thumbsup:
"shalt count them happy when thou shalt know [the nature of] that fire." Amen! very interesting! I bookmarked the page so I can check it out later when I have a bit more time.. thanks! :thumbsup: It looks like an interesting site with lots of info for those looking into early writings, and for those who want to read the spurious writings for their selves if curious about them.. which really, is the only way to read anything.. :laughing7:
I have prior experience with this website...hard to know which writers are or are not tainted with the twisted thinking of Augustine or Tertullian..still interesting stuff though.