Look, I'm sorry, I totally don't understand what you're getting at. If you could explain a little more, perhaps I would.
Are you saying there is no hell? There are tons of references to it in the New Testament. Or are you saying it's so easy to be saved and avoid hell that there's no point talking about it? I don't see what Paul becoming a Christian has to do with anything we were talking about.
"Are you saying there is no hell? There are tons of references to it in the New Testament."
OK, I did your assignment for you. I looked up the word "hell" in my 'Where to find it in the Bible' book.
Here goes: (New International version of the Bible, but I also looked up references in my old King James version.)
Matthew 7:13 - the broad road to destruction
Matthew 13:37-42, 49-50 - fiery furnace
2 Thessalonians 1:9 - excluded from God's presence (everlasting destruction)
Revelations 19:19-21 - lake of fire of burning sulphur
Revelations 20:7-15 - lake of fire of burning sulphur
(death and hell are referenced in
20:13).
These are ALL I could find in the New Testament.
If am not a theologian, nor am I Christ. I am just a lowly man that accepted what I feel is the truth many years ago.
I do not, have not, led a perfect life with the perfect wife. I know I am no better than you. I just hope you understand what you may be giving up, when you take such a hard stand against God.
Sorry, if I pushed too hard. I loved the challenge. I you still feel I was out of line, if Revelations 20:13 is your answer, so be it. Take care.