Are Adventists Wrong About Hell? #adventistchurch #adventists #sda #seventhdayadventist

[G.A-mt]

It’s so sad that so many people are religious for fear of an unbiblical eternally burning hell rather than loving God. How can sin lead to death ☠️ if people will be forever alive..burning?? So glad I learnt that was not true. Now serve God out of love 🥰

[flavida]

The notion that Seventh-day Adventists "belittle" the doctrine of hell or belong to a cult arises from a fundamental misunderstanding of our beliefs and a mischaracterization of the God we worship. It is crucial to examine these beliefs with both scriptural and logical integrity.

Consider this: An 18-year-old girl, born into hardship with a mother who was a prostitute and a father she never knew, lives a life marked by sin. Upon her death, according to some interpretations, she is condemned to eternal torment because she did not accept Jesus during her brief and troubled life. Now imagine that, 500 billion years into eternity, the redeemed in heaven reflect on this young girl's fate. For her 18 years of earthly existence, she is condemned to burn for eternity. Even after these inconceivable billions of years, she would be just at the beginning of her endless suffering, with countless more years ahead.

Does this portray a loving and just God, one whom Jesus embodied through his life and teachings? In John 14:9, Jesus said, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." Jesus, who demonstrated ultimate love and sacrifice, cannot be reconciled with the idea of a tyrannical deity who eternally tortures His children. Rather, the character of God is consistent with His nature as described in 1 John 4:8: "God is love."

The Bible provides clarity on the fate of the wicked. In Malachi 4:1-3, it is stated that the wicked "will be stubble; and the day that is coming shall burn them up." This suggests not perpetual torment but total consumption—ashes under the feet of the righteous. Furthermore, Ezekiel 28:18-19 foretells Satan’s fate, saying he will be reduced to ashes and "will be no more." These scriptures emphasize finality, not eternal suffering.

When the Bible refers to "eternal fire" (Matthew 25:41), it is the consequences, not the process, that are eternal. The fire consumes completely, leaving nothing behind, as evidenced in Jude 1:7, which compares the punishment of Sodom and Gomorrah to "eternal fire" that resulted in complete destruction.

The doctrine of eternal torment is not only biblically unsupported but paints a grotesque picture of God that aligns more with medieval concepts from the Dark Ages than with the teachings of Christ. Such interpretations misrepresent the Scriptures and propagate fear rather than understanding.

In summary, the Adventist belief in the annihilation of the wicked upholds the justice and love of God, emphasizing that the ultimate penalty for sin is destruction, not eternal suffering. This understanding reflects a God who is both just and merciful—a God who offers redemption to all but respects the choice of those who ultimately reject Him.

I invite those who hold differing views to re-examine the scriptures with an open heart and mind. Let us not misjudge God's character based on interpretations that contradict His revealed nature and the teachings of Jesus Christ.



Oh, by the way, you're really sure that God is going to destroy and burn people forever for a short life of sin on this earth, based on that verse in Revelation, right? The problem with this interpretation is that you're reading the Bible with your Nikes on, without considering the context and cultural nuances of the time.

In the Bible, "forever" doesn't always mean forever as we understand it today. For example, the Bible says that Jonah stayed in the belly of the big fish forever, but it also specifies it was three days and three nights (Jonah 1:17 and Jonah 2:6). It probably felt like forever to Jonah, being in darkness, surrounded by seawater and the fish’s stomach acids.

Similarly, the Bible mentions that Samuel would serve God in the temple forever (1 Samuel 1:22, 28). Obviously, he's no longer alive and the temple no longer exists, so "forever" here meant for the duration of his life. The Bible also says that David’s servant would serve him forever (1 Chronicles 28:4). However, both the servant and David eventually died.

So, "forever" in biblical terms often means for the duration of a person's life or a specific period. It’s crucial to understand the context and not misinterpret the text to make God appear as a monster. Be careful with the doctrines you’re promoting, as they can mislead others. A lot of people watch these videos, so spreading ignorance is dangerous.

[marshamunger]

Yep, we all know just 'who' wants to downplay the doctrine of hell.

[mikemike]

Where are your bible verses? By the way the majority of Christianity. Down plays keeping the fourth commandment which goes against Gods law. The commandment that says REMEMBER…Paul’s said sin is the transgression of the law. Once you knowingly break Gods law that will lead you to hell my brother.

[flavida]

You have no idea what you're talking about .