First, I don’t think you are holding any animosity toward me.
Second, I responded to every verse you posted, with accurate analysis of each verse. If you disagree with the analysis, I would be happy to see it, but the verses you posted showed that facts support destruction of the soul and not an eternal torment of the soul.
Third, I never said my link trumps the Bible. If you read the link it studies what the Bible says about Hell and eternity. I agree with you that we should study the Bible and put our faith in what is clearly stated, but as I have been saying, what is clearly stated doesn’t fit the idea of an eternal torment. That doctrine does require mental gymnastics, specifically in the area of immortality.
ScubieNuc, I skimmed your article and a sentence toward the bottom stood out for me. The authors said (and I’m paraphrasing) that while there is Scriptural evidence for eternal punishment, it just doesn’t square with what they believe about God. In other words, it’s the old refusal to believe the truth because it’s unpleasant. What the authors don’t understand is, it isn’t God’s intention nor will that we go there; indeed, He doesn’t send us there. We make that choice ourselves.
The rest of the article was wiggling and twisting, trying to misrepresent the truth of Scripture for their own comfort, so they can go on believing in the God they have created in their own minds.
Again, I responded to you with Scripture, which is clearly worded and plainly understandable. If you choose to reject it, that’s up to you.