Hello @Earburner,
I believe Jesus Christ already came back, I believe that the Revelation had come and happened and was for the very specific people it was for in that day in age, however there are principles that one can learn from reading that book.
@Earburner
The thing is, I believe that God want and desire is 2 Peter 3:9 and he will get what he wants. Meaning that none will perish.
Sure people died, 1,000,000 jewish people died on the day of the return of the Lord in Jerusalem in 70 Ad ,and judgement was made against them in which their whole area burnt down with fire and the elements melted.
So, I don't believe that Jesus is coming back anymore, and he had already returned and got his bride and now today we simply wrestle our own soul. Will we repent of our former ways and look to God or will we not. Are there after life consequences for doing so, yes I believe so.
Are all people annihilated? I mean destroyed, ruined? To some degree for non-believers yes, but for believers? Everyone reaps what they sow.
I believe there are two places for people after this life, in the heavenly realms those outside the kingdom who died faithless, and those who are in the kingdom with God because of their faith and it is based on having love for God and having love for others.
Hello @face2face, yep but God wants and desire will be met.
All people will be resurrected and there is place for both to go.