meta-tations.......
meta-tations.......
~*~*~
Just a few reminders all, a lot has to do with how we define terms, and how passages render those terms and meanings,...and some study in the original languages and in all their use-forms is essential here. But then we must weigh such before our own conscience, logic, reason and sensitivity from the Spirit of God in these matters,....holding to what is most kin to God's nature and will, and how his government of things (universal laws) operate. This is key. justice and mercy are ever balanced and fulfilled, but with LOVE as the dominant factor as the motive for existence and all creation.
Its hard to think of a soul just being terminated, or ERASED from existence,....but if 'God' is all powerful and able...then the disintegration of souls is possible,...some entities may qualify for being 'wiped out' so to speak. If the end result of the whole and final embrace of iniquity is DEATH,...then perhaps it is a voiding out. Action/choice/consequence. Thus the action is wholly fair, because the qualifications have been met, while all provisions have been afforded for repentance, but such were rejected (apparently there my be a 'point of no return').
Also as shared earlier with supporting articles,...'aion'/'aionion', etc. refers to an 'age',...an indefinite period of time, of limited duration...because ages come and go. Therefore 'punishment' related to 'aionious' is for a given time, a duration which can have an end (death would be an eternal END), as another 'age' or period of existence comes into being, and so 'ages' continue on....as long as such provisions are afforded,...and so 'eternal life' is for a given period as long as its granted, and eternal punishment as well.
No matter,...all DOING God's will and living according to his eternal laws and principles will be reaping the benefits of being true to that kingdom, and so will stay as its citizens,....until a new epoch or age arises, and souls will continue on the path of eternal progress, ever ascending and fulfilling their purpose of life, in this world and all worlds to come.