Eternity is something you and I cannot comprehend. To say that God has always been, is beyond our realm of understanding. “How can that be?” we say. “Everything has a beginning.” God doesn’t.

Whether we go backwards or forwards, eternity is the same. It has no beginning and it has no ending. I can understand the concept of eternity future better than eternity past. How about you? Either way, it can be confusing to us mortal souls, but wait a minute, our bodies are mortal, but are our souls mortal?

God told Adam and Eve to not eat from a certain tree in the Garden of Eden, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil (Genesis 2:17). In this same passage He says, “for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.” Literally, He said, “for in the day that thou eatest thereof dying thou shalt die [emphasis mine].”

God did not create Adam and Eve’s earthly bodies, and therefore ours too, to live forever, but He did create our souls to be eternal. They did not have spiritual bodies, but natural bodies.

“44It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.” (1 Corinthians 15:44-45)

Therefore, our earthly body is not eternal, but our heavenly, or spiritual body, will be eternal. Also, our soul is not temporary, as stated above, but to the contrary is eternal.

We find that by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we have a born again spirit by the power of Jesus death, burial and resurrection. Jesus, the last Adam, is a life-giving Spirit. He gives life to those who are His. Our soul is eternal but separated from God, but our spirit is made for Him. When we are born again we are given, by grace, eternal life. Our soul only provides eternal death, but our born again spirit provides eternal life.

In Jesus Christ there is no death for those who are His, but only life in body and spirit with Him in eternity. Our souls are redirected with our born again spirit and spiritual body to eternal life in Heaven from the course it was once upon; i.e. eternal death in hell then the Lake of Fire.

The Bible is clear that without Jesus Christ as our Savior, we are a soul and body separated from God by sin and destined for eternal death, but in Jesus we are a soul, body and spirit destined for eternal life.

Does eternal “death” mean there is no living existence of the lost soul in hell? We can read the account of the rich man, beginning at Luke 16:19, and see it is not true. Reading Revelation 20:10 will inform us again this is not true. Eternal death is a “living” existence apart from God in the confines of hell and then the Lake of Fire with Satan and all his followers.

The conclusion is that we are all eternal beings. If we belong to Jesus Christ we will live forever with Him. If we do not belong to Jesus Christ we will live forever with Satan.

Those who teach there is no hell are dead wrong. Those who believe this fabricated Satanic lie will spend an eternity in hell regretting their rejection of Jesus’ offer of salvation. If you are under the ministry or slight influence of anyone who teaches that there is no existence after physical death, run, don’t walk, in the opposite direction as hard and fast as you can. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn in to this false gospel. Everyone who dies, and we all do eventually excluding the Rapture, will be totally conscious and equipped with an eternal body suited for our location, whether in Heaven or hell.

Death is not the end of physical life. Spiritual death is a synonym for eternal separation from God in hell, then the Lake of Fire. Spiritual life is a synonym for eternal togetherness with Jesus Christ in Heaven. There are no agnostics or atheists in hell.

What percentage of this earth’s population believe in Jesus and can call Him Savior and Lord? I don’t know. Could it be 70%, 50%, 30%, 10%? I don’t know, but know this; 100% of everyone who is in hell now believes in Jesus Christ, but so sadly it is too late for them.

When you die, you will be completely aware of everything around you. You will feel, smell, hear, see and experience everything around you. Where will you be? Will you be in Heaven with the Son of God, Jesus the Christ, or will you be in hell waiting to be cast into the Lake of Fire?

Matthew 18:

“1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

2   And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

3   And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4   Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5   And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

6  But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.”

There are two opinions on these verses. Some believe that Jesus is speaking of new Christians or those, regardless of age, who are interested in knowing Him. Others believe that Jesus is speaking of little children. I have no problem with either, but in this case, will address that Jesus is speaking of little children.

I read this passage of Scripture and think of some of the home environments and atrocities that so many children face, and it saddens me. In my previous occupation I have been knowledgeable of many very sad home situations that children have had to endure. Knowing some of these situations from an occupational standpoint makes me wonder how some children just survive. Many do not.

It is obvious to me that Jesus has a tender spot, if I may use that terminology, for children. Who doesn’t? Well, if you read the newspapers, or watch the news you know that there are many cold hearted monsters that could care less about other people, even children. They are only interested in their own sick gratification.

I prefer not to mention many of the nauseating details. I’m sure we are all acquainted with them, especially if you happen to be a social worker or policeman. Those in other occupations also have to deal with these problems and it has to be heart wrenching.

My simple point is I believe with all my being that Jesus will administer special judgment upon those who harm these little ones.

Can this type of person be forgiven and receive salvation? Yes. All can be forgiven, but only by coming to Jesus Christ in true repentance and believing upon Him for salvation. Otherwise, Jesus is very clear about how He feels about this.

Millstones are round stones that people formerly used to grind wheat or other grains. They could weigh as much as five tons or more. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe one would sink to the bottom of the depths of the sea quite rapidly if thrown in with a millstone around one’s neck.

Now I can just hear the “bleeding-hearts” of today gasping at doing such a thing to some poor soul, but Jesus didn’t seem to have a problem with it. While they’re walking up and down the sidewalk carrying signs, somebody is sinking to the bottom of the sea like a torpedo after a submarine.

What makes a child so special? It’s their innocence and complete trust. Anyone who would destroy that is a monster. This is why Jesus said, “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” True humility is seen in a child. They haven’t yet been tainted with the dark side of the world.

This is how Jesus wants all of us to come to Him; i.e. as a little child. Even if the world’s atrocities have affected your thinking, come to Jesus with complete trust that this time you will not be disappointed.

Jesus is our Creator. He is our Savior if we call upon Him. He is our Lord if we follow Him. He is our Bridegroom. He is our God. His own sacrifice upon the cross for us is the proof of His love for us. Trust Him.

Grant Phillips