What is Hell Really Like? - Swedenborg & Life
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- We give you the details of the spiritual system of hell, to help you make sense of this often misunderstood part of the afterlife. Are you condemned there? Do you burn there? Do you suffer there? We tackle each of these and why hell even exists at all.
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This is so important, thank you. It took me a while to get over my misconceptions but now I am at peace, thank you Lord Jesus!
This honestly gives me so much inner peace. Thank you.
I'm so glad, Lucas! Thank you for watching!
Why?
So excellent. Seems that when looking from the perspective of evil that the limitations appear imposed from the outside, whereas when viewing from a heavenly perspective the limitations on one's self are self-imposed. My favorite part was the comment that we each naturally choose our distance from either polarity.
12 steps surrender suffering you are on the right path
Wonderfully stated, Open Realm! Thanks for being here with us :)
I love the opening going through all the phases of life
Thanks for letting us know, Mary! I too was moved by that after our team created it.
This is a great episode. Still, I like every episode and look forward to each and every one. I understand this way of thinking. The discussion prompts me to examine myself daily. God holds my hand daily; otherwise, I would be completely lost. When I see rageful people, I know they are under attacks from hell. When you become aware as to where chaos and selfishness comes from, you want God leading you and not the stupidities of rage, anger, deceit, all of which, are hate.
I really like the way you frame this, Helene. And your statement about God holding your hand daily really resonated with me, too. God bless you!
Gen-X Ennial that’s one of the best assignments one can put oneself to 👍 Respect.
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is calles the father of LIES. Dont be deceived. Be informed.
@@phillipmoolmannewinchrist4708 yes. Sounds like a cult waiting to be formed. What about Jesus? Why did He sacrifice his life? What about "absent from the body, present with the Lord"? Where do mercy and forgiveness fit in? Sorry, but this is major heresy.
This was SO informative and wonderfully done. Extremely appreciate you all putting this together for us. Love you ALL...❤
Your message made my day! I'm thrilled to hear that this was helpful to you, Donna :)
I love you too Donna because you are a beautiful child of God
"People in hell burn with the desire to punish each other." Mind blow moment here.
Jesus says: "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you..." (instead of: if you burn with desire to punish them), "...your heavenly Father will also forgive you." Matthew 6:14-15
Our heavenly Father never burns with desire to punish us, only we do. And whenever we do, either before or after death, we are in hell.
"But if you do not forgive others their sins..." (if you keep burning with desire to punish them) "...your Father will not forgive your sins." Because he honors my free will to burn.
My wonderful Father wants me to stop burning, and He sends His angels to help me stop. Oh wow. Praise God!
Your message has blown my mind! What a profound series of thoughts, and with such truth! Thank you for sharing this :)
AMEN!! I Do Agree 100% With You. GOD Is Good.
@@offTheLeftEye so when we die do our souls sleep until judgement day. Also is hell a burning place where satan will burn as well.
Wow, thanks for sharing this. Praise God. Amen.
@@donnelladams340 Nope! The video does a great job of explaining. there is also a great video from this channel about Judgement Day that is a very different take.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this episode! I just now got done watching the " what is heaven really like" and I just love! How it was explained and put together. I love all of your Videos! All of them are so informative.. I just sent the reminder you have here to remind myself when it will be airing 😊 thank you again so much for everything you and your Team do for us all! Much love & thanks! 🙏🌈
We're so grateful for your presence here! Looking forward to more chats after this episode airs :)
The people of Ukraine are living in it at the moment
I love this video. I can see you all put a lot of people and resources together to make this one. Not only that but you are totally organized in your delivery of this important and misunderstood topic. Bravo 👏 Way to go guys! I’m loving it.
We do indeed spend much time and energy into producing these shows -- and it's all in the attempt to spread these revolutionary teachings! I'm so glad you've found resonance with them -- may they bring more love into your life, and give you a better sense of God's unceasing love for you!
Not only that it falls in line with what NDE'S report. Thats huge confirmation.
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is calles the father of LIES. Dont be deceived. Be informed.
@@phillipmoolmannewinchrist4708 your right, nothing in this video is true.hell is the place of burning in fire eternally
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I think this is a very useful episode. I think it will help dispel fears in a lot of people's hearts and minds. I really like the idea that resisting the temptation to fall into self serving actions can help mitigate the suffering in hell. I have had dreams where I was entrenched in rage and couldn't pull myself out of it. It's such a terrible feeling. I feel a lot of pain for the people in hell who are constantly feeling horrible like that, even though they are choosing it freely. I guess it's like a parent watching their child head down a destructive path. Even if that's what the child wants, it grieves the parent. If I feel that grief, imagine how much more the Lord must feel it.
Your reflection is both valuable and profound, Nadine. Thank you for being willing to share these thoughts with us :)
Listened to this again....my first item of "to do" in my quest to improve my inner self. The health of our souls is dependent upon the health of our hearts and minds. For these things, we open ourselves to God. Wishing you all great joy and happiness today and everyday.
We sure love how you express things, Helene. “The health of our souls is dependent upon the health of our hearts and minds.” So true!!! Wishing you much joy and happiness, too. God bless!
Superb video, really REALLY enjoyed watching and found it very education. Loving your channel, keep up the excellent work. Liked and subscribed :) Can't wait for the next episode. Best Regards - Neil
What a wonderful message to receive, Neil! Thank you so much for learning and growing with us. You rock!
Swedenborg's writings, even on hell, give me a sense of a God that is fair and patient and smart and strong. This hell makes sense to me, and this video is so well made and entertaining. Can't wait for #WhatTheHeaven
Totally agree :)
I'm so glad these teachings on hell and also God make sense for you, Terra Ray! You rock :)
Absolutely God is fair true loving and severe
@Kaushik Bardhan Yes, absolutely! Read Matthew 25:31-46. Jesus is saying that everyone who reaches out to help others is connecting with Him, and connecting with heaven. That goes for people of all earthly religions!
Just read a good translation like YLT. you will find complete expression without Swedengorganism as an influence. Swedenborg's concepts can cause one to become confused with the Bible's message. I have read Swedenborg as a comparison and found this to be a truth.
THANK YOU so much for this wonderful video! It's a relief to see it, and you both state these teachings so beautifully! Having been brought up in a fundamentalist church where even bad thoughts could constitute infractions bad enough to "be thrown into Hell," it lifts a heavy burden of fear to hear these explanations! Unfortunately the fear card is used in almost every category, and I've concluded that it's for the purpose of power and control. And if God is Love, He would not delight in punishing people, but in bringing them to His love. The false teachings using fear have done damage to a lot of people; I've seen it in my own family. In fact, I read in a book about The Four Agreements recently that fear is the King of the Underworld. Many, many thanks! P.S. I also loved the visuals!
That's why we're so passionate about these teachings -- they reconcile some harmful labels people have put on God: that he is angry, judgmental and will damn you to hell. This couldn't be further from the truth! God is smiling at you, my friend. He is patient and doing whatever He can to bring heaven into your heart, while respecting your freedom to choose Him or not. May each day bring you more clarity on His unceasing love for you.
I keep coming back to this masterpiece. Thanks a lot guys!
You're welcome, Leah! So glad it keeps feeding you!
Absolutely am loving the animations. Its really bringing to life otherwise obscure abstract ideas for particular understandings unfamiliar with the formal doctrines themselves. Even for those who are familiar to whatever degree, these presentations present them to view in delightfully new ways. The Lord is doing such great work through your willing and experienced hearts. So much gratitude I don’t have the capacity to express!
I'm overwhelmed by your kindness, Chad! It's really cool to hear that the animations are useful to you...we dedicate a great deal of time and care to creating them! God bless you.
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Very well done. To say that I learned a lot would be an understanding.Thank you and may God bless.
You're so welcome, Ken! God bless you!
Love this!!!❤❤❤Thank you!!
That's wonderful to hear, Mina! Thanks for letting us know :)
I love how you present the topic and learning from them is so crucial to our understanding. It doesn't have to be scary or any having to fear. But when we are armed with true wisdom, we know we have nothing to fear.
Well said! Truth and wisdom give us the tools to alleviate fear, and to trust in the infinite power of Divine Love. Thank you!
@@offTheLeftEye ,
Indeed... God bless you all 😇
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is called the father of LIES!! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
This is my favorite episode! I love the humor in it, great work!!!
Awesome! It can be tricky to decide how to present information about hell, and I’m so glad this style worked for you. Thanks so much for watching, and for the kind, encouraging words!
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Thank you for this beautiful show and explanation! Concentrating on God is the solution, God works through a lot of situations and people and always surprises, I thank him deeply for that. Be blessed by the name and blood of Jesus Christ, amen.
What a beautiful message. Amen!
Swedenborg was the first writer who ever gave me a logical understanding of the concept of Hell within the context of a loving God and his plan for humanity. I was blown away the first time I read 'Awaken from Death'.
That’s amazing! His teachings really do reconcile so much, and for so many! I’m truly glad to have you here with us, my friend.
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks! Me too :D
Thanks for your help to bring about deeper understanding of such an important subject as this. May God to bless you for your efforts in revealing the truths discovered by Swedenborg. These are desperately needed by so many people!! 😔 Love to all of you ....❤️
You're message made my day, Edie! Thank you for inspiring us with such kind words -- we feel so blessed by your presence here.
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is called the father of LIES!! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
I really don’t know how you do it! A presentation style great for children (not my personal favourite) but with content and real-life associations that can speak to the most worldly and experienced adult. So I’m always hooked by your videos!
So glad the combination of it all works for you, Robin! Thanks for your kind affirmation!
Nice job presenting this very interesting information. Always appreciated.
I really appreciate your thoughts, Jeff! Thanks for being here, my friend.
@@offTheLeftEye ok
And you people are stupid
Some spirits choose to go to hell but is there still hope for them to change their behaviour and love of falsity and be moved to heaven I hope so . Jesus visited hell and saved many souls . I hope this is still happening now
Jesus visited hell because he lived there ...its Earth the many souls were the 10,000 followers heaven is right here right now, go within surrender , love and light to you all xxx
@@allieknox1622 I think it was in reference to this verse 1 Peter 3:18-20
Captain Zane yes it was thank You for noticing that
Margaret, the Lord always provides opportunities for spirits in hell to experience heaven -- but it is rather a matter of whether or not that spirit can truly be happy in a place where selfishness does not exist, and mutual love reigns. But the Lord's love and mercy is always extending to those in both heaven and hell.
Jesus did not visit hell and save people in hell this is misinterpreted this is talking about the people who perished in the flood of Noah_ Noah was preaching to these people for 120 years that it took him to build the Ark, they saw what Noah was doing that was a witness in itself that there was a judgment to come , but and also Noah in the Spirit of Jesus Christ preached to these people this is what it meant that Jesus preached to the people that are in hell.
But Jesus did go through an Eternity in hell whilst He was on the cross for 3 hours from 12 noon to 3 p.m. (Christ could do this because He was from eternity past present and future)
it was dark all over the land and Jesus cried out "'my God, my God, why have you forsaken Me" _ can you imagine God forsaken God?
God the Father could not look upon Sin, and Jesus bore all of our sins in His body on the cross, He had no sins of himself this is how He could have done this.
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people in Hell have no way of escaping hell and they are without excuse.
Qhen we all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ there will be no excuses.
Jesus said, "' if I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin."'
God tells us through Paul in the Book of Romans _ " the wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them.
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities_ His eternal power and divine Nature_ have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, So That Men Are Without Excuse." ☞📖 the Word of God the Holy Bible is the voice of God in a book given to us_ "men of old wrote as God the Holy Spirit carried and move them to write."
The comments here are mostly wonderful. I love sensing the sheer relief in folks when the ES texts about the nature of God's love are relayed.
A secondary and somewhat distressing reaction arises from those who can't fathom a God who doesn't have a mean streak. I love the patient and kind answers y'all leave for us all .
Paz y luz. 🐾💫🙏💜
Peace to you as well, MortalClown. Agreed God is completely loving, with no mean streak!
I just finish this episode it was very informative and interesting, thank you so much!!! ❤
Thank you Serapio for watching! I'm so glad it was useful for you!
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is called the father of LIES!! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Thanks this brings me more a sense of peace 🙀
I'm so happy to hear that, Bochanable! God bless!
Awesome analysis 🙏🏼
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Zach!
This was so heavy ! I feel like that is where I am living now... and I’m so terrified of going there after my life here. I don’t go to a good place when I dream, so I definitely have work to do. This was amazing, thank you.
I relate very much to what you are saying, but I actually don't think those fears are grounded in reality. I don't think bad dreams are anything at all to worry about! They are no indication of your spiritual state. We all have work to do and God understands that. I think if you care about whether or not you go to hell, you are already on the right path. Only people who voluntarily reject love and don't want to be in a place of mutual love go to hell. I have those same fears, but I actually I think the evil spirits want to stir up terror of going to hell so that we miss out on the joy and peace God wants us to have. I hope you can find some kindness for yourself, the same way God has kindness for you.
Courtney, I wholeheartedly agree with Nadine's response. What do you think?
Thanks to all for this informative and really interesting video. 😀
You're welcome, Leona! Glad it felt meaningful to you!
Oh my what a perfect means of learning thank you so very much
You're so welcome :)
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
The opening was very cool. Reminds me of the life review
I can totally see that! Thanks for the kind words, my friend.
Very nice explanation. It is so good to watch an intelligent discussion on this subject instead of the simplistic ones we are constantly fed.
So glad it feels helpful and meaningful and sensible to you, John! Thanks for letting us know!
WOW! Fantastic video. All your vids are good this one is outstanding
That's amazing! What made this one outstanding for you?
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
This is such a fun video, you all did a fantastic job!
I first encountered Swedenborg through Kant's "Dreams of a Spirit Seer" and didn't pay any mind until I read "Nothing Dies" by a British philosopher called J.W. Dunne who basically tried to prove his theory of time and oneiric prophecy using quantum mechanics (went a bit over my head in all honesty) but what interested me was J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis wrote of these dream/time theories with a more Christian theological perspective, God being outside of space and time so I guess communicating these events to the dreamer via "angelic messengers"?
So now i'm very interested in Swedenborg and here to learn about his work!
I'm really enjoying this channel, thank you for all the content.
Hi neoprincess, thanks for trying us on! I'm so glad you're enjoying the content! Maybe you'd like some of our episodes that sort of outline a little about Swedenborg's history and worldview as you delve into these ideas!
Here are a few I would suggest to get you started: For a short introduction to Swedenborg, see "Who Was Swedenborg?" swedenborg.com/emanuel-swedenborg/about-life/
Here's another short clip about Swedenborg's concept of the afterlife, "What Are Heaven & Hell?" ua-cam.com/video/cCizOSUw6yw/v-deo.html
Here is a full length introduction episode called "Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything." ua-cam.com/video/3Q14EcEwQVQ/v-deo.html
Let me know what you think!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you for such a helpful reply, I'll watch those right away and then watch everything else you've made, too!
I already have a swedenborg foundation "sampler" book, which I'm enjoying but quickly realised it's definitely not some pop philosophy or intellectual empty calories! It's tough stuff for me and there's a lot to think about and I have lots of questions, so i'm very thankful for what you're doing on this channel!
I'm interested in actually buying and reading through Swedenborg's books (or at least whatever I can get my hands on in england), and I was wondering what order would you recommend reading them in as a beginner?
(I've bumbled into this from a sort of calvinistic perspective and noticed predestination was mentioned briefly in your 101 video, too, so I'm sorry for all the questions!)
neoprincess, don't be sorry for asking questions! That's what we're here for! I'm so jazzed you're fired up by Swedenborg, it's a pleasure to talk about this stuff with interested people!
My advice is to check out the Swedenborg Foundation's website. They are the place to buy or download books (many of which are available for free download), and they even have a blog post called "Where to Start," here's the link: swedenborg.com/bookstore/where-do-i-start/
Swedenborg is dense, but it's worth the effort (and it helps to have a community to discuss and dissect the information too!). Good luck in your research!
@@offTheLeftEye Wowee that's a helpful link, thanks! You guys are really on the ball, I appreciate all the help.
I don't really have anyone to discuss with so I'm thankful for your replies also I hope to catch your live stream soon and join the lovely community you've built here!
@@ne0princess We're so glad to have you join our online community! It's wonderful to have you here!
Long is the way and hard, that out of hell leads up to the light.
Very cool way to frame that! Thanks for sharing these thoughts with us.
Mr. Bigglesworth love that
Swedenborgs description makes sense and is making my existential dread of life and how I’m living and how it will effect me in death. Now I’m like just love myself and my kids and be happy and when I die I’ll be okay still :-) I’m so happy right now yall
What a relief, eh, Lily? Yes -- just going through life looking to be loving and kind is a good path to walk, even if we sometimes make mistakes. On the other side, we will CHOOSE our eternal home, the place that best fits our deepest motivations and intentions. So we'll be OK, no matter what!
This makes so much sense.. thank you for explaining all this!!! ❤️ God Bless
So glad it resonates for you, Penny! You're very welcome!
What about what “God” says(the Bible) instead of what “man” says(Swedenborg)?
Great question! Swedenborg was a devout reader of the Bible, and believed his works were showing the rest of us what he learned to be the inner meanings contained in scripture! It sounds a little crazy, we know, so we have an episode that explains more about who Swedenborg was and how he came to have his spiritual experiences, "Was Swedenborg Crazy?" ua-cam.com/video/K_ZP30NFYf8/v-deo.html
the Bible tells us it contains an inner meaning, and here are some quotes that indicate this: “All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them.” -Matthew 13:34 “These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; but the time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but I will tell you plainly about the Father.” -John 16:25 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now” (John 16:12). “If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?” (John 3:12).
If you would like to learn more about how Swedenborg read and understood the Bible (what it meant to him) check out our episode, "What the Bible Is," ua-cam.com/video/v0mE8IDLynE/v-deo.html
And finally, Swedenborg was shown that there are many ways we can connect with God and many legitimate forms of revelation here on earth in addition to the Bible, and that there are many different faiths coexisting in heaven. Check out, "The Spiritual Reality Behind All Faiths," ua-cam.com/video/Y-US1qib37g/v-deo.html
The writings of the Bible were written by several men, claiming that they were inspired by God/Highest Power. (A lot of writings were omitted from the canon, because those didn't fit the thinking of other men who came many years after them.) Swedenborg claimed inspiration by God, too. This is no different. All these different ways of thinking about afterlife is BELIEF until we leave this earth and find out the truth. No one really knows what happens until they "die."
Man wrote the bible to control man many centuries ago. Jesus in a channeling said 80 % of it is inaccurate. He came to teach love and forgiveness and about the next life and to move on past religion.
If near death experiences n Swedenborg r sayin the same thing then that is what we can believe. One person who had an NDE said God doesn't judge you, you judge yourself. Swedenborg said when u go 2 heaven or hell God doesn't send u there you're drawn there.
Dr. George Ritchie talked about different kinds of hells. Swedenborg said there r different kinds.
Actually about what Dr. George Ritchie said.... he described the hells he saw as different than Swedenborg but they were different kinds. In two videos Swedenborg talks about reuniting..."What happens immediately after you die - Swedenborg & Life" n "5 Reunions in the afterlife" both by Offthelefteye. I know of a few near death experiences where this happened.
I dreamed of visiting hell once and the angle that accompanied me told me when in a cavern overlooking a lake of fire full of people that no one brought them here. After watching your video I now have a better understanding of my dream and freewill.
That must've been an intense and also confusing dream -- it sounds like these teachings helped unlock for you the inner meaning of that experience!
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I became interested in an FBI memo 6751 dated 1947 describing Tala & Loka planes. It was identified as Brahmanical literature concept. It said that there were 7 "Earths" all nested, comingled and interpenetrating. That concept took a few months to "simmer". Then amazingly I became able to identify what Tala (more material) or Loka (more spiritual) plane anyone I met was actually associated with. We see each other outwardly but the inner state of being is knowable. I only identify 7 Tala planes (but others my have up to 9) and 14 Loka planes. It is an amazing perspective.
Fascinating, Jahlea. Never heard the terms Tala or Loka before, but I certainly resonate with the concept! it does seem to me that we are a complex mix of material and spiritual, each in an individual way. Thanks for adding to the conversation!
Ooof this has video has given me so much relief. I have suffered very badly lately worrying about souls going to hell. The thoughts of everlasting torment and suffering of souls just hurts me so badly and makes me fear God irrationally. God help us that this version of hell is true and their is HOPE even in hells midst. Thank you for this and God Bless you!
"Hope even in hell's midst" -- a great way to put it, Brian. So glad you found some comfort in these ideas. God is Love and Mercy Itself, and would never hurt anyone. In fact, Swedenborg says that God can't even look at us with a frown. God creates us to be angels, and mercifully doesn't MAKE us be angels if we don't want to be -- he gives us the freedom to choose.
Wishing you continued healing from the pain and worry of imagining horrible things. Blessings to you!
I share your sentiment emensely.. that you were sympathetic for all the really amazing good hearted people who just don't happened to follow the fundamentalists dogma.. what amazes me is how all these fundamentalists almost seem gleeful when they tell others who don't share their beliefs that they are going to hell.. they do all this as they cult worship Donald Trump. So astonishing.
Fantastic video!
Thanks for saying so, and thanks for being here!
@@offTheLeftEye thank you so much! I viewed a lot of your video's in the last week....very good and informative. I have been in a spiritual battle in the last two years....very interesting ....I understand more now...
@@marijkevandermeer2772 If our videos can help you get more clarity on your own spiritual journey, we are deeply glad! We're here to support you in any way that we can.
@@offTheLeftEye thank you...I hope I will be able to speak to you some time when possible with you...🌷
Hello Friends, I like the way this show demonstrates that Hell is not the dark pit of eternal damn nation that many people believe it is. I think is was also interesting, that God does not put us in hell, we place ourselves there instead. I think this serves to rebuke the myth about God being angry and vengeful God to rest. We control our fate based on how we chose to act. A very positive message even about hell. Good show. Thank you!!
I thought of a question Friends. Given the way Hell is structured, does this mean everyone has chance to enter heaven by changing their behavior?
It sounds like this episode helped cement for you some important clarifications about the nature of hell. That's awesome, Randy! From my understanding of Swedenborg, anyone in hell who desires to enter heaven may be granted the chance by God -- but when you commit to entering hell, you fully buy into the reality there which is all about selfishness. For those in hell that experience heaven, it becomes toxic and they quickly leave. The idea of heaven for them is appealing, but the reality of heaven -- mutual love and usefulness towards others -- that's a hard pill to swallow. What do you think?
Thsnks guys, i was just thinking an email soul might grow tired of hell and evolve to something better, but I see your point, souls in hell are driven to hell by their selish desires. Nice to know God leaves some breathing room. Thanks fot insight. All best Guys.
@@randydiluzio8269 One thing for certain is that if there ANY desire AT ALL for anyone, human on earth or spirit in the afterlife, to progress toward the life of heaven, God will provide a way. Because God wants nothing more than to bring everyone into heaven!
@@offTheLeftEye PS. Since you covered what Hell is like. Will you do a show about Heaven as well? Thank you friends.
Your doing a great service thanks 🙏🏻 Chelsea is awesome 👏 hugs 🤗
Thank you so much, Michael! You are awesome too!
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Thank you for your very kind words and support, William! I'm so glad that you are feeling helpful value in these concepts that we share. That's certainly why we want to share them with the world, and your donation will help us keep doing that! God bless!
How often do we choose to stew in rage, hatred, jealousy, etc...even though it makes us miserable? People choose hell all the time while on Earth. Why would it be any different after death?
Amen, Chris Shupe. We have to choose to avoid those feelings - that is choosing heaven. You might like this clip, "How to Connect With God When Hell Feels Closer," ua-cam.com/video/nHHEsvydkE4/v-deo.html for some tips on getting out of Hell's Stew!
@@offTheLeftEye awesome, thanks!
I crave beauty peace and love. I look forward to a pretty loving place to rest where my body doesn't hurt and can move easily. I also long to be with my family, (only happy) and my pets.
Those are wonderful wishes, and God deeply desires to give those things to all of us! The life of heaven includes all those things.
well done to your team..... concise and understandable......
I really appreciate that feedback, my friend! Thank you 🙏
Finally got to view this one! Wow! OTLE is moving on UP! :). Reading the comments is just fascinating! It puts me in the mind of the video you did where people are moving around in heaven from community to community to find their “peeps” (haha)....just like here on earth, and this channel, some feel they belong and others are clearly not a good fit but seem stuck here (condemning the entire community) rather than moving on. “On earth as it is in HEAVEN”.
We've had many wonderful conversations, and some challenging ones via this new season! But I sincerely welcome it all, because it provides the opportunity to spread mutual love more and more. God bless you, my friend :)
offTheLeftEye I admire your grace and tact. ❤️🙏
Where does this information come from? These ideas, what is the source for them?
Hi there! Here's a short video explaining where this info comes from...let me know what you think! ua-cam.com/video/HEa0e8AcS78/v-deo.html
Exactly!
Emanuel supposedly had psychic powers. Mouth to mouth was 1st done in 1740 when he was still alive. I wondr if he got the info from resuscitated people.
In present times someone had a near death experience n said God doesn't judge u, u judge yourself. Emanuel said the same by sayin you're drawn 2 heaven or hell. Dr. George Ritchie had an NDE in present times n said there r different hells like Emanuel.
IF it is not from LORD GOD is from the Fallen One.
"He has never obeyed the truth. There is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his natural language. He does this because He is a liar. He is the father of lies." John 8:44
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is called the father of LIES!! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Excellent! Lively and well explained with great visuals. But I have two negative points: one is the use of 'her or his' (it brings me up out of the narrative - not least because rhythmically it is clumsy); the other is the music chosen to accompany Hell. Okay - listening to it for an eternity in a lift, say, WOULD BE Hell ;) - but here it seems inappropriate (too light and 'jolly'). These are but my opinions of course.
Apart from these two points - I really enjoyed this and trust I can continue to learn to be more Heavenly. I think you've answered a lot of 'our' questions.
Thank you once again! And I hope you are fine with me speaking my mind. Cheers.
Tim, of course we’re fine with you speaking your mind! We totally encourage that kind of thing. And your points are well received. I’m glad this episode helped to answer some of your questions!
@@offTheLeftEye - As I said - it was WONDERFUL! (Though that word somehow seems incongruent given the topic ;) )
Well done. Just read the book and this helped. Thanks
I'm glad to hear it, Allan!
27:00 I really like this "Expedition" in the spirit world and "shining flashlights" in hell animation . Really would be cool if you would do more videos like that !
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
One thing is for certain - we need to rescue Matt. Bring the Swedenborg flashlight. And a bunch of toothbrushes. 👍😊
Hahaha! I know! Poor Matt often has to play the evil character!
I support that operation!
@Fuck Everybody Good spirits don't mind at all! They are not concerned about hiding anything, and they welcome learning the truth about themselves so that they can understand how to develop and improve. The way everyone looks in the afterlife shows the state of their heart and mind. Angels can look at a person and help them know themselves better. Good spirits know that it is like learning from a doctor what problems are going on in their bodies in order to know how to improve their health. Good spirits want to know what problems there are in their spirits (their hearts and minds) so that they can understand how to improve their spiritual health.
Evil spirits don't want their true selves to be seen. They don't want to improve, because they enjoy the thrills of hatred, revenge, greed, deceit etc. and don't want to give them up. The nature of their hearts causes them to look very ugly, and they want to stay in illusion instead of seeing the truth.
Evil spirits don't like it when angels look at them, because even though angels only look at people with love, wanting to help, they also see the truth about a person's heart, and evil spirits don't want to acknowledge the reality of the ugliness in their own hearts.
Did I understand your question correctly? Did this answer your question?
Has anyone read the Bible?
Indeed, John! Would you like to ask a more specific question? I'd love to support you.
Yes and man did a horrible job trying to explain himself besides the fact that 2000 years ago he was living in hell himself. We have evolved and moved past all that. We aren't barbaric thinking anymore. Don't worry about your beliefs, the angels straighten you out once you cross that you've just believed in a false night mare.........wake up!!!
amen, brother, I don't have a clue where these wackos came from but we still need to love them and pray for them and their souls. whats bad will become good and what's good will become bad. God shows me more every day.
@@ronaldadamsjr3434 Amen! Very cult like indeed in how they try to exalt Swedenborg's name higher than the name of Jesus. No man knows more than the father. Also disturbing how the "Dr." in this video said not to take the Bible that literal. Satanists will always cover their right eye. It has become a popular symbol in the cult circles of Hollywood, hence the name of this channel "off the left eye". Curtis Childs also worked on a film called Swampfoot. It glorifies "a giant beast and a beautiful mysterious swamp girl."
Jim Crowfeathers Did you also think that off the left eye could also mean uncovering the right eye, we must look at things everyway not just one way. Don’t know if you ever read or watched Dolores Cannon, but she did not believe in hell either she quoted Why would a loving god send he’s own people to hell.If your child dose something wrong would you burn them to punish them. Of course not so it makes sense that you go there by your own choice in life
“For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear what they want to hear.”- you were warned. You’re welcome.
May we all find ways to hear God's messages productama.
@@offTheLeftEye I just don’t understand why it’s so hard to follow the gospel as it was given. Literally, when does it end? Like-what if I have an Angel start visiting ME…..and guess what…..Sweedenborgs visions were corrupted! I have the literal proof! How? Because I was able to Predict both Apple and Intel stock would lose 40% on a certain day. Would that be proof enough for you? Would you follow me then?
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ❤
Thank you for the kind and encouraging words, Brian! We sure love having you as a part of the audience!
i have to laugh when youtube puts topics like this in my recommended videos....not because im subscribed and of course i wouldnt miss it.....but because they know its important that I KNOW what hell is REALLY like lol .... half laughing...half tightening up my act lol
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@@MichelleNagir I'm so sorry for your loss, Michelle. I'm glad you are finding some peace on our channel, and we're here to support you in any way that we can!
People act as they are taught to act in a large percentage, few are truly evil or good for that matter.
I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on this!
I agree. If someone was raised without parents, and grew up on the streets, and was taught by the older kids to be a drug dealer at a young age to feed himself. Maybe he owned weapons, bc he was always in danger. Maybe he went to prison young for selling drugs and then he became a dangerous person in prison.
Is he evil, or was he conditioned by his difficult life?
I believe that Jesus can transform anyone from any background.
Very enlightening. Thank you!
You're very welcome, Anita! Thanks so much for watching!
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is called the father of LIES!! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
God always gives us free will, even when our Spirit crosses over to the Other Side. Love is the answer. 💕
Love IS the answer, Leona!
So what's the point of Jesus sacrificing his life?
That's a really important question to ask! Here's our episode devoted entirely to exploring it: ua-cam.com/video/VqsbY9gRXxo/v-deo.html
1 Corinthians 15:22 (KJV)
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
The point of the S-word is very sharp to deliver every one of them that were held hostage to a flesh body that death can touch.
........and able restore them to a body of light that is not touched by its shadow.
Oh shadow death where is your effect of darkness now.....only an empty grave yard for your testimony of power.
It is the evil spirits who refuse to define the meaning of the Word... shall ALL be made alive.
Jesus Christ is a life force of light and far more powerful than the death force of darkness.
AMEN SISTER
Frankly, just coming to an earthlike setting, stuck in a series of bad jobs and relationships would be hell to me. I think a decent guy doing his best will get into the heavenly realm, how far "up" would of course depend on the karma he generated in life. I surmise that negative spirits play role in everyone's life, and these entities will drop off when a soul passes to the ethereal side, so people aren't influenced to do wrong in heaven.
For those who follow Swedenborg's writings, I wouldn't encourage others to read Dr. Michael Newton's books. Heaven to him is all about unicorns and rainbows for every soul, no matter what life they led, which I found a little too hard to believe as much as I admired Newton's books. I do think Swedenborg is providing an outlook through his own particular filter, which then passes through other filters teaching his work. I say this not for debate, only my opinion. Peace and light.
And I respect your perspective, David! I'm grateful for your presence here, my friend. God bless.
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks, brother/sister. Peace and light!
@@davidwise3426 To you, too!
Loved this episode!
Yay!
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Nicely done.
Thanks so much, MAC!
I apologize for my long questions, I am very interested in this topic, and I am sincerely seeking answers. I really appreciate this video, despite my confusions, this video has sent me a message that is genuinely kind, encouraging, and supportive.
5:33 Can I understand this part as there is no right choice or wrong choice between choosing heaven or hell? To put it differently, if voluntarily choosing hell is wrong, what are the consequences of choosing evil when that person is actually in the place where he or she feels the highest degree of freedom? If a person devotes his or her life into an absolute evil endeavor, wouldn't the final destination of hell be a sort of blessing for that person? 11:31 In other words, what makes the choice of insisting on acting from evil desires a bad choice WHEN that is the ONLY choice that gives the actor pleasure? Although you may say that the bad consequence is that the actor feels he or she is in fire (he or she burns himself or herself by insisting on doing evil), my question remains as to the concern that when a person loves evil, doing good may not bring pleasure to that person, so in this situation, feeling the burn in hell becomes more desirable than going to heaven, where they just simply "cannot stand (5:01)."
So I guess what I am really trying to find out is HOW DOES IT WORK for someone who enjoys evil to TRANSFORM to someone that enjoys love? What kind of rehabilitation will eventually restore the crippled evil soul to a healthy loving soul? What I am afraid of the most is that when evil is a voluntary choice, a natural craving for certain people, a rehabilitation for them seems to be a torment against their free will, so for them, the invitation from heaven paradoxically becomes a curse from hell, and it seems unfair for them to have the natural craving for evil to begin with. I know your response here is that they should blame themselves for choosing evil to begin with, but I am more curious about how god can help them to let go their cravings for evil. In addition, if god can in fact help them to eventually let go their evil desires, why god has not acted earlier to prevent them from choosing evil in the first place?
Thank you!
Hi Siqi Xu! I appreciate your questions, and thank you for kindly including the links to the part you were wondering about! Saved me a lot of time! I have a long answer to you, I hope that's okay!
So, I think it’s fair to say that choosing hell is DEFINITELY the wrong choice. Hell is, basically, the absence of God. This means the absence of love, the absence of joy, the absence of community and harmony. It is like an addiction, or as Jonathon puts it, “cravings.” People choose it, it may be the happiest they can be - or perhaps better stated as most aligned with what they prioritize and want for themselves. But it’s not a happy state, it’s not a loving state. It’s pretty miserable.
You are correct, though, that it is a blessing. It doesn’t sound great to me, (at least I hope not!), but there are those who repeatedly make evil choices in life, distancing themselves from the love of God and of others. It’s truly what they want. So hell is the place where they can be themselves, and be in freedom to live the way they want to.
Their misery comes from the fact that they are limited from fully pursuing what they love - because the Lord does not let people in hell destroy themselves or each other, even though they want to. So they experience those limitations that actually keep them alive, but feel very frustrating and unpleasant to them.
The fact that they reject God or what God is (love and wisdom) and still get to exist away from God is a mercy from God, because God’s love is infinite and unconditional. If God did not put limits on them, they would reject God so much that they would cease to exist, for God is the essence of all things and without God we cannot exist at all.
Swedenborg describes the people of hell as insane, and it makes sense. Choosing hell is like saying we don’t want food or water. We can’t exist without them! It would be insane to reject nourishment, and yet spiritually, we can and do!
I love your question about rehabilitation. Swedenborg doesn’t say much about this. He doesn’t have explicit examples of rising up from hell to heaven, and at times even seems to say that hell is eternal. However, he contradicts this in other passages, so we are left in some freedom to ponder that.
What Swedenborg DOES say is that the Lord is constantly, eternally trying to lead us back to Divinity - back to love and wisdom, because the Lord always loves us and wants to bring us closer, so that we can experience that love too! And because Swedenborg is clear that God is love itself, and love can do nothing but love (and therefore forgive, be merciful, be open) and share itself - it stands to reason that any individual who wants to change his or her state of being would have the opportunity to do so, and rise up with God’s blessing!
Swedenborg has also stated in passages that some spirits in hell are punished because it’s the only possible way they can learn and change their behaviors. To me, there’s a clear implication that these punishments are a last resort designed not just as barriers to bad behavior but to help educate people - to show them that their behaviors will only cause them misery, and hopefully they can face that and change their behaviors. So I think even in the afterlife, even after we choose hell, we still have some mercy to make changes.
We did an episode once that I think of often - it was a passage from Swedenborg’s unpublished journal of his visions, “Spiritual Experiences,” in which he witnessed angels reviving a half-dead spirit. There is not much context to this explanation, and the passages around it don’t seem to add any information. But in my heart, I suspect that this poor spirit may have been in hell, and chosen evil so thoroughly that he almost destroyed himself completely (this is the inevitable result of a hellish state of being!). Rather than let him die, the angels were sent by God to save him, and the passage states that afterward, he seemed like a brand new being. I imagine this could be a spiritual second chance? Perhaps because this spirit was so close to death he barely had enough life for free will, saving him doesn’t violate his free will, but instead gives him a fresh start. So God can help us when we are so far gone we couldn’t possibly help ourselves - our minds cannot fathom any other choice and are so poisoned. In a way, we can see this sort of thing in drug addicts who have sought freedom from addiction and found a profound, new vision of life and the world - often with a great deal of hard earned spirituality! They must hit rock bottom before they are willing to ask for or accept help. Seems this happens in the other world as well. I don’t have any solid answers about it, but it’s something I think of often and wonder about. Check it out and tell me what you think. ua-cam.com/video/DagEDAjgrUU/v-deo.html
Finally, Swedenborg also talked of the world of spirits - a place between heaven and hell where we sort through who we were on earth, and through a sort of healing or detox process, we become our most authentic selves. Those of us who had good intentions but bad information will learn good information and make the necessary changes before we move on to heaven, so we can fully be receptive to a heavenly state. Those of us who truly loved evil but pretended otherwise will shed any pretense and become authentically evil before we go to hell. So the world of spirits does seem like another mercy, another chance, where we can face who we are and adjust if possible or necessary. Many people did not get a chance to learn all they needed to, many did not get the love or care they needed and so their choices and lives may not look like heaven - but their hearts may have been doing the best good they were capable of. The Lord can work with any inkling of love in us and bring us as far up in heaven as we are able and willing to go (and spiritual growth is a continuous process even in heaven and hell!).
Here are some episodes about the world of spirits you might find interesting! One short and two long; “Welcome to the World of Spirits,” ua-cam.com/video/8RcfriDRPX4/v-deo.html and full length; “What the World of Spirits Is,” ua-cam.com/video/UQPy8WamcAE/v-deo.html and “The World of Spirits,” ua-cam.com/video/qoaPwhzDHWM/v-deo.html
So I will just finish up by saying, I think there is always hope, and always potential, for us to become better beings, here or in the next life. But it does take a great deal of work, desire, and open hearts and minds from us to be led to love and freedom in heaven! In other words - repentance. [See “Repentance: How to be in Heaven Now” ua-cam.com/video/5_-zxnqG_sg/v-deo.html]. But it seems to me that with God being infinite love, we will have many chances to eternity to rise up and become better people! That's my take!
- Melissa
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
@@offTheLeftEye - you invested a lot of time in this answer Melissa. The folk at OTLE seem to work tirelessly. Thank you.
@@DrumBragg That was from Chara and she is an absolute peach.
@@offTheLeftEye - Great - I also read a long answer from Melissa - my comments are for all of you who do this! :)
Curtis, Curtis! I have something extremely important to tell you...
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I LOVE your t-shirt, man!
Ha! Your message made my day :)
Ma Im beginning to love this channel!
Glad to know you're finding relevant and meaningful ideas here, Daniel! Welcome! And blessings on your continued spiritual journey!
Great video. Thanks.
Our pleasure, Susie!
Hell is like a corned beef sandwich pretty good until you go to bed
Ha, that's an analogy that I've not heard before. And it's a good one! Thanks!
Perfect video for all you atheists out there. Glory be to God and the lord Christ ✝
Thanks for reaching out-- are you new to this channel?
@@offTheLeftEye Not really new. I've been a fan of the Swedenborg teachings. Off the left eye was sent to me.
@@naeaschools4416 Well it's wonderful to know that you're out there in our audience. Wishing you all the best!
@@offTheLeftEye likewise. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming videos 💗. May God bless you. ✝
@@naeaschools4416 Wishing God's blessings to you, too!
Well, I've got to chew on this awhile but thanks for challenging my mind set! Blessings ~Sidney
Chewing is good! So important to run new ideas past your own rationality and understanding. Feel free to ask any questions that may arise. Blessings to you too, Sidney.
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Excellent content
I'm so glad this resonated with you. Thank you for watching!
I didn't really believe that a loving benevolent God would condemn people to eternal torture. The bible is full of threats of this punishment. I've long suspected that this was put there by religious leaders for the sake of their own agenda. For example. Control over their followers.
Yes, Keith -- that's a long-standing theory about the image of hell: an effort to control the masses. And it does seem to be emphasized by some for that purpose. Swedenborg learned that the Bible's use of terms like "hell" and "death" are about the spiritual states that result when we choose to turn away from God. It's "spiritual death," because there's no love and wisdom present. But it's of our own choosing. The fact that you believe in a loving, benevolent God is a gift -- there are sooo many people who don't! Thanks for joining the conversation!
THAT Is NOT scriptural! Jesus talked more about hell more than heaven ......
And he mentioned hellfire and suffering and gnashing of teeth!
Jesus did mention those things, Tess. It's hard for me to imagine that that's what an all-loving God wants for most of us. Our videos are based on the discoveries of the scientist and mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. He had decades of "near death experiences" and wrote extensively about what he learned. Swedenborg was very devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ, and claims all his spiritual experiences came to him while reading the Word. So he does have a unique combination of spiritual experience, given to him by the Lord and the angels, he claims, and Bible-based teaching -- though he was shown a deeper meaning within the literal sense that is about our own spiritual progress. Here's a short video about him, if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/HEa0e8AcS78/v-deo.html . And of course, take what you like and leave the rest!
Exactly Tess weeping and gnashing of teeth and the Lake of fire. Curtis what is the lake of fire, I'm only asking for clarification not to create division or disruption
@@donnelladams340 The "lake of fire" is symbolic language meaning the passions of hatred, revenge, greed, etc. that people immerse themselves in. In the afterlife, those passions connect them with similar kinds of people, which makes for a lot of misery, because they all want to hurt each other through arguments, attacks, cruelty, deceit, etc. That misery is being expressed in language like "weeping and gnashing of teeth."
He didn't make it for us. He made it for his devil and hisangels. It wasn't for us,but the devil trick eve to the apple.then we knew knowledge and now we have a choice of hell or heaven . So , hell is real. You're making hell not as scary ,but its going to be way worse how you're describing .
@@autumborah5075 Exactly
Interestingly put. Thanks
Glad you found it so, EMA George! Thanks for letting us know!
Thank you 💗
You're welcome, Eleanor!
Your video is 33 minutes long and mine is the 33rd comment. Opps.
My word!!
Revelation 20:10 ESV
And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Well done! The execution of the political 'wild beast' Revelation 19: 11, 19-21, and then the time when Satan and his demons are abyssed for 1,000 years Revelation 20: 1-3 followed by their execution Revelation 20: 10 is one of my essays. And of course, when the WICKED are destroyed Psalms 92: 7 the Great tribulation is OVER. God's Kingdom is the place where the 'sheep-like' true Christians are Matthew 25: 31, 34 from the arrival of Christ 'in power and great glory' Matthew 24: 29. 30 This comes with the sunrise Malachi 4: 2, which is imminent. Iran bombs Israel Daniel 11: 44, 45. There is a worldwide financial meltdown Psalms 46: 4-6. [If I discuss this matter in full, there is not enough room on this page ]
Cheers! Kay.
There
is no Hell!
YOUR AWESOME AMEN JUST KEEP PRAYING HE'S ON HIS WAY.
I stand corrected. that was very well presented. That does make alot sense. Alot of people say forgiving is hard. But to me forgiving is not that difficult compared to allowing the person(s) back in. That's hard.. I would hope thats not a road to hell.. I mean I pray for them atleast. And try to manage the negatives.
I'm so glad this episode made sense to you. And I hear you that it is very hard to re-establish connection with someone who has hurt you! These two episodes might be helpful. The first is all about forgiveness, the misconceptions, and what it really is. The second is about that there are different ways to lovingly interact with people who are in different states of mind and life. Sometimes it is the most loving thing to do, both for yourself and the other person, to keep some distance.
"Rediscovering Forgiveness" ua-cam.com/video/2CJ_W9lE0co/v-deo.html
"How to Love" ua-cam.com/video/i1vLrF-BeGY/v-deo.html
Your videos have really gotten epic lately. I love the intro. If I had any suggestions it would be to slow the intro down and take a left turn somewhere. All the right turns make me dizzy! And I’d like it to last longer so I could see more of the photos. But this is an outstanding video. I’ve always been on skeptical side about the existence of hell but I thought I’d watch this just to see what you had to say and this makes perfect sense. Good job. Waiting for more.
Your support and feedback really do mean a lot to us, David! It's an honor to have you here with us.
Matthew 13:50 ESV
And throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Doctrines of devils...
That's a fair way to frame the goings on in hell!
I am Catholic and we have a tradition to pray for the souls in Hell and purgatory, and I wonder what Swedenborg would say about that practice. Here is one such prayer - O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever
consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have
mercy on them.
Be not severe in Your judgments, but let some drops of Your Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames.
And, Merciful Saviour, send Your angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace.
Amen.
That prayer expresses the kinds of feelings Swedenborg says the angels have toward those in hell and those going through vastations or temptations - loving wishes that they will find relief, improvement, healing and peace!
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Really good show
Debra, I'm really glad this episode was useful to you! May God bless you, always.
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Awesome 😎 thanks brother 🙏
You're welcome, Donovan! Glad it felt relevant for you!
Thank you xxx
You're welcome, Rowena!
Good morning. I listen to your program with great interest
this morning and found some of the things you said interesting I would like to
tell you my story.
Through a near-death experience, I was given the gift of automatic writing. I listen to the dead telling me their stories of
their life and death experiences. These are the ones that have not let go of this world, for one reason or another.
If you listen to their stories, you will understand as much as I do now. When I first started to write. I was writing a
shopping list. Leaning back into my chair thinking of the next item I had to write down. I closed my eyes, and when I open them again,
I’d written seven pages.
It was my first story that I ever received from the other side, the soldier and his men.
I have now listened to over 750 of their stories, and their stories are beautiful, some are sad, but they give you the
answers that you seek about life after death,
I have learnt so much through listening to their stories, I see them, hear them, and feel them. They take me into their memories, and that is
how their stories are written through listening to their memories of their life and death experiences.
I have wrote 20 books and won four awards. I would like to send you some of the stories
that has been told to me, if you would like to receive them. This is my email address. Regards Pam pammccagh@hotmail.com
Hello, Pam! We have already enjoyed reading a number of stories that you have posted here on our channel. And I hope you feel free to post more, if you feel so moved! Then others can read them, too. Wishing you all the best!
Ive been sorting this out for 75 years now...and have arrived at same views you are presenting. by logic alone.. then I do a lot of confirming feed back...
That is very cool to hear! So glad the content of this episode resonated!
Please dont be deceived by this! Watch 23 minutes in Hell by Bill Weise.
ua-cam.com/video/AKniy8CCKgs/v-deo.html
For a TRUE and accurate Biblical account of Hell. There is a reason Satan is called the Father of LIES! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
In addition to the enjoyment of watching these videos, i would like to purchase and read Swedenborg's book or books. Is this possible?
It most certainly is! At the Swedenborg Foundation website, you can either download free pdf files of Swedenborg's books, or buy printed copies: swedenborg.com/bookstore/swedenborgs-writings/
Thank you ❤🙏 🙏
You're welcome, 5th1066! May you find these ideas helpful and reassuring!
Thank you.
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@@offTheLeftEye Humbled thank you always!
I have had sooooo many narcissist in my life. I have not had a time in my life when I was not under a narcissist. I want in to heaven, I have been pre-tortured.
That is really sad, user. I am sorry that you are feeling oppressed by others in your life. May you find the freedom you are aching for.
As a univeralist, I believe in hellish realms, and I think there are vast grey areas. I'm the spirit world, along with polarized places for evil or good. The Astral plane is often talked about that is varied with more darker entities there.
Can you tell me more about the Astral plane, towardsthelight? I'm not very familiar with that concept.
Mark 9:43-48 ESV
And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’
Nice to know that hell might not be waiting for all of us ignorant ppl but seriously,..why can't God clarify it to everybody himself ?...lots of pain, suffering and tyranny could be avoided...Why must God rely on "fallible " humans to teach his truths to others.?
These are really important questions. I highly recommend you checking out our episode on "What God Can't Do" for some concrete answers via Swedenborg. ua-cam.com/video/IlXJLOkOi1A/v-deo.html
Please watch "23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Weise" for TRUE Biblical account of Hell. This Swedenborg rubbish preaches sugar to the ear. There is a reason Satan is called the father of LIES!! Dont be deceived. Be informed!
Great job...
Hope you found this helpful, Nicholas! Sending prayers for blessings and peace!
@@offTheLeftEye I am so thankful of all the support from Off The Left Eye... you guys are on a mission to help so many understand the love of God... I so appreciate you all ..thank you!@#😇🙏❤🙏🙊🙉🙊👍