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#51
Discussions on Universal Salvation / Re: Luke 3:6
Last post by Ross - February 06, 2026, 02:25:57 AMGreat verses.
Titus 1:15,16 - related to Matthew 5:8
Titus 1:15,16 - related to Matthew 5:8
#52
Discussions on Universal Salvation / Luke 3:6
Last post by ghost kid - February 05, 2026, 11:58:51 PMhttps://www.tentmaker.org/articles/universalism-is-not-in-the-bible.htm
I got this from the above weblink:
Luke 3:6: "All flesh shall see the salvation of God." This verse is probably taken from Isaiah 40:5, which says, "And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Surely these verses point in the direction of universal salvation. Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
I got this from the above weblink:
Luke 3:6: "All flesh shall see the salvation of God." This verse is probably taken from Isaiah 40:5, which says, "And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Surely these verses point in the direction of universal salvation. Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
#53
Discussions on Universal Salvation / Re: What do you think of I Tim...
Last post by Ross - February 04, 2026, 02:05:29 AMAlso mentioned by Paul when writing to the Romans: 13:1-3
#54
Discussions on Universal Salvation / What do you think of Malachi 3...
Last post by ghost kid - February 03, 2026, 02:03:02 AMWhat do you think of Malachi 3:2-3?I like it! :Sparkletooth:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203%3A2-3%3F&version=KJV
I got this from the above weblink:
Malachi 3:2-3
King James Version
2 But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
Read full chapter
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203%3A2-3%3F&version=KJV
I got this from the above weblink:
Malachi 3:2-3
King James Version
2 But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
Read full chapter
#55
Discussions on Universal Salvation / Re: What do you think of I Tim...
Last post by darryl - February 02, 2026, 01:13:28 PMits a great verse !
#56
Discussions on Universal Salvation / What do you think of I Tim. 2:...
Last post by ghost kid - February 01, 2026, 05:24:38 AMWhat do you think of I Tim. 2:1?
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20Tim.%202%3A1&version=KJV
I got this from the above weblink:
1 Timothy 2:1
King James Version
2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
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1 Timothy 2:1 in all English translations
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20Tim.%202%3A1&version=KJV
I got this from the above weblink:
1 Timothy 2:1
King James Version
2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
Read full chapter
1 Timothy 2:1 in all English translations
#57
Judgement and Punishment / Re: Question for a list on bib...
Last post by ghost kid - January 26, 2026, 01:19:18 AMQuote from: ghost kid on January 19, 2026, 04:28:02 AM
I want you to list all the bible verses that you know of were you can be forgiven of atheism after you die.
I found three:
1 Peter 3:19
and
1 Peter 4:6
And
1 Corinthians 15:29
#58
Judgement and Punishment / Re: Question for a list on bib...
Last post by Ross - January 21, 2026, 01:14:39 AMThe verses about all being saved does include atheists, Muslims, Buddhist,....
The process includes them all.
Those corrected in the afterlife will go through the second death, lake of fire.
They will also not be in the first resurrection.
The process includes them all.
Those corrected in the afterlife will go through the second death, lake of fire.
They will also not be in the first resurrection.
#59
Judgement and Punishment / Question for a list on bible v...
Last post by ghost kid - January 19, 2026, 04:28:02 AMI want you to list all the bible verses that you know of were you can be forgiven of atheism after you die.
#60
Discussions on Universal Salvation / Do you believe in ghosts?
Last post by ghost kid - January 17, 2026, 04:38:13 AMDo you believe in ghosts?
I found a christian website that does.
https://www.bible.ca/d-death=departure.htm
I found it in the weblink above.
"I think I saw a ghost!" (Jesus' Disciples)
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The disciples, who had spent 3 years with Jesus, clearly believed that the spirits of dead men continued in some form of conscious existence and did not cease to exist and become extinct. On two occasions, (one before the cross, once after) Jesus' disciples thought He was a ghost!
Greek: "Phantasma" a phantasm or phantom
Mk 6:47-51; Mt 14:26
before Jesus death
"And when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He was alone on the land. And seeing them straining at the oars, for the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea; and He intended to pass by them. But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost (Gr: Phantasma), [they were frightened, saying, "It is a ghost (Gr: Phantasma) Mt 14:26] and cried out; for they all saw Him and were frightened. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, "Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid."
Lk 24:36-39
after Jesus death
And while they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst. But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing a spirit (Gr: pneuma). And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? "See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, for a spirit (Gr: pneuma) does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have."
Jesus stood in disciples midst after raising from the dead and they thought they were seeing a spirit.
Notice that Jesus doesn't say, "silly disciples, didn't you learn anything after me spending 3 years teaching you! Spirits of dead men don't exist, they are extinct!"
Instead, he admitted the existence of the departed spirits of men but added that He could not be a departed spirit because, unlike a spirit, Jesus had flesh and bones!
Acts 23:6-9
"But perceiving that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, Paul began crying out in the Council, "Brethren, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees; I am on trial for the hope and resurrection of the dead!" And as he said this, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor an angel, nor a spirit; but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. And there arose a great uproar; and some of the scribes of the Pharisaic party stood up and began to argue heatedly, saying, "We find nothing wrong with this man; suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?"
Sadducees deny angel & spirit but Paul & Pharisees accept them
The word "spirit" refers to departed spirits of men. It cannot refer to God as a Spirit, for they believed God is a Spirit. The fact that "angel and spirit" are both listed together, proves that spirit refers to human departed spirits not the spirits of angels etc.
Important to note that Sadducees are theologically identical to Jw's, Christadelphians, SDA's and H. W. Armstrong in their view of the nature of man. Paul, through the Holy Spirit refuted them and sided with the Pharisees!
I found a christian website that does.
https://www.bible.ca/d-death=departure.htm
I found it in the weblink above.
"I think I saw a ghost!" (Jesus' Disciples)
Click to View
The disciples, who had spent 3 years with Jesus, clearly believed that the spirits of dead men continued in some form of conscious existence and did not cease to exist and become extinct. On two occasions, (one before the cross, once after) Jesus' disciples thought He was a ghost!
Greek: "Phantasma" a phantasm or phantom
Mk 6:47-51; Mt 14:26
before Jesus death
"And when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He was alone on the land. And seeing them straining at the oars, for the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea; and He intended to pass by them. But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost (Gr: Phantasma), [they were frightened, saying, "It is a ghost (Gr: Phantasma) Mt 14:26] and cried out; for they all saw Him and were frightened. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, "Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid."
Lk 24:36-39
after Jesus death
And while they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst. But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing a spirit (Gr: pneuma). And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? "See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, for a spirit (Gr: pneuma) does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have."
Jesus stood in disciples midst after raising from the dead and they thought they were seeing a spirit.
Notice that Jesus doesn't say, "silly disciples, didn't you learn anything after me spending 3 years teaching you! Spirits of dead men don't exist, they are extinct!"
Instead, he admitted the existence of the departed spirits of men but added that He could not be a departed spirit because, unlike a spirit, Jesus had flesh and bones!
Acts 23:6-9
"But perceiving that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, Paul began crying out in the Council, "Brethren, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees; I am on trial for the hope and resurrection of the dead!" And as he said this, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor an angel, nor a spirit; but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. And there arose a great uproar; and some of the scribes of the Pharisaic party stood up and began to argue heatedly, saying, "We find nothing wrong with this man; suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?"
Sadducees deny angel & spirit but Paul & Pharisees accept them
The word "spirit" refers to departed spirits of men. It cannot refer to God as a Spirit, for they believed God is a Spirit. The fact that "angel and spirit" are both listed together, proves that spirit refers to human departed spirits not the spirits of angels etc.
Important to note that Sadducees are theologically identical to Jw's, Christadelphians, SDA's and H. W. Armstrong in their view of the nature of man. Paul, through the Holy Spirit refuted them and sided with the Pharisees!