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I don’t mean to start an argument, just an FYI, the Bible does refer to the
Lake of Fire as the “second death.” Also, that all sinners will have their part in it.

[Mr. Douglas]

...the Bible does refer to the
Lake of Fire as the “second death.” Also, that all sinners will have their part in it.

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Two things:
1. The bible also says the seven churches are seven lamp stands.
2. Fire consumes. That’s why it is used as an allegory. The message to the reader (or listener, regarding other scripture about fire) is that the lost are destroyed.

It’s also how God dealt with ALL his enemies in the OT. He doesn’t waste time torturing, unless it is to bring someone back to Him. For the others, he simply removed the pieces off the chess board. Chaff is burned up, weeds are cast into the fire where they are burned up, etc.

They simply are no more...