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Sharing about The Father’s House with Others—Which Model?

Posted on February 25, 2019 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Previously, I introduced the metaphor of the Father’s House, and we will now look at it further. I believe the love of the Father extends to everyone, and I like to think of all of us being in the Father’s … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Alternative to Punishment in Hell for Those Who Reject God’s Offer of Eternal Life—Conditional Immortality

Posted on October 22, 2018 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Some believers (like me) think it likely that everyone who ever lived will have opportunity, with a clear mind free of confusion and misinformation, to understand God’s love and his offer of eternal life. This might be during their lifetime … Continue reading →

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Hopeful Universalism and a Gentle Alternative

Posted on October 15, 2018 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Previously, we discussed whether God will punish anyone in eternal hell; and I concluded that the misguided idea of punishment in eternal conscious torment is inconsistent with God’s character and that the Bible does not even teach such a thing. … Continue reading →

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Hell? Conditional Immortality? Something Else? What Happens to Those Who Reject God?

Posted on June 12, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

I agree with believers who suggest that God offers eternal life after death to everyone — even those who have never heard, and even those of other religions. Thus it is possible that all who ever lived could be part of … Continue reading →

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Will Everyone Live Forever with God After Death? Not Necessarily!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Recently we discussed whether people of other religions, or those who have never heard, participate in the life after death that Jesus offers us or whether this life is available to only the limited number of people who respond to … Continue reading →

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‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life’; Is Jesus the Only Way to Life? Yes and No

Posted on May 29, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

When we read of the teaching and actions of Jesus, it becomes clear that Jesus is nothing if not inclusive. He is free with forgiveness, healing, and acceptance and is not at all the sort of person who creates barriers. … Continue reading →

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Who Would Reject the Father and What Becomes of Them?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jesuswithoutbaggage

If there is no eternal, burning hell, does everyone ultimately become part of the Father’s family, whether they wish to or not? I don’t think so. The idea that everyone will live forever with God, or as some would put … Continue reading →

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