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. "Child Of Hell" is an idiomatic expression; for example: Sons of Belial (Judges 19:22) Sons of the Prophets (2Kings 2:7) Sons of Thunder (Mark 3:17) Sons of God (Matt 5:9) Those kinds of children aren't actual progeny; they're more like the reflections of a role model or an influence...

. I never take time to read long posts punctuated with italics, bolding, and multicolored fonts. Too messy, too tedious, and too tiresome on the eyes. This next comment is off-topic, but I seriously think it's something that needs saying from time to time. Internet forums have given many of...

. No pets are allowed in the Bible's hell and no flowers or vegetation of any kind. The absence of birds, fish, and animals of course precludes the citizens of hell ever again spending a day at the zoo. The one advantage of the lack of pets and vegetation in hell is the absence of fleas...

. The breath of life isn't unique to humans. According to Gen 1:29-30, Gen 7:13-16, and Gen 7:21-23; the birds, the bees, and the beasts have it too. _

. The criminal records associated with the great white throne event depicted at Rev 20:11-15 likely won't be used only to condemn people's actions, but also to prove that the people themselves are not the kind of folk with whom God prefers to associate. For example; God isn't comfortable with...

. The Greek word translated "sure" in 2Pet 1:10 is bebaian which actually speaks of stability rather than certainty. In other words: bebaian isn't talking about confidence, rather, it's talking about resilience, i.e. immovable, unshakable, stubborn, rock solid, steadfast, and firm. _

. • Matt 8:11-12 . . I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Outer darkness...

. • Matt 8:11-12 . . I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Outer darkness...

. The information in post No.1 isn't meant to advise people seeking a faith, nor to advise people seeking the truth, nor is it meant to be used for proselytizing; it's meant for the curious rather than the serious. _

. For many of us, prayer is a last resort; a grasping at straws because we simply have nowhere else to turn. We wish for success with prayer, while not really expecting it because we already know from plenty of experience that prayer too often leads into a cul-de-sac of perplexity and...

. C.S. Lewis, famed author of "The Screwtape Letters", and "The Chronicles of Narnia"; once remarked that he prayed, not because he expected results but, because it made him feel better. Well, if prayer makes you feel better, then more power to you. _

. Hello; Bibles can be purchased at any well-stocked book store like Barnes & Noble. Christian supply stores are another source and can be found listed in the Yellow Pages along with regular types of book stores. Thrift stores like Good Will and Salvation Army usually have some...

. • Matt 19:16 . . And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master According to my interlinear, a Greek word for "good" is not in that verse. What you see there is called an editorial insertion; in other words the KJV's translators arbitrarily penciled it in. • Matt 19:17 . . And he said...

. • Matt 19:16 . . And, behold, one came and said unto him, good master, etc. Not every translation has the man calling Jesus "good". In point of fact, Strong's Greek Interlinear shows that the word "good" in that verse is an arbitrarily inserted word, i.e. it wasn't taken from the Greek...

. • Matt 19:17 . . And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments Seeing as none but God are good, then it's obvious that none but God can enter into life by means of goodness. However, if someone...

. • Matt 1:18-20 . . Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put her...

. This information is handy for proving that David was Mary's biological grandfather. • Rom 1:3 . . [God's] son Jesus Christ our Lord was made of the seed of David according to the flesh The Greek word translated "seed" in that passage is sperma (sper' mah) which is a bit ambiguous because it...

. ● Rev 14:11 . . And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever; and they have no rest day and night, those who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name. The twenty-four hour non-stop regimen depicted in that future event is described as "the wine of...

. • Heb 7:14 . . It is clear that our Lord arose from Judah, and in regard to that tribe, etc. Throughout the Bible, it is normally the biological father's side of the family that determines a child's tribal identity, but in Jesus' case there was no biological father. So tribal determination...

. It's sometimes suggested that Mary was a surrogate mother. In other words; baby Jesus was implanted in her womb as an embryo. But the angel predicted that he would be the result of conception that was to take place in Mary's body. Well; in order for Mary's body to conceive a baby, her own...