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eternal--_aionion_--immortal Son of God five times says it is a fire "which
is not" and "never shall be quenched." If it never shall be quenched, can
we possibly err in supposing that it will burn forever? "Then shall he say
also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into
everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels." Mat. 25:41. "And
shall be tormented day and night forever and ever." Rev. 20:10. "And the
smoke of their torment ascendeth up forever and ever." Rev. 14:11.

There are yet many other scriptures which positively teach everlasting
punishment in an endless hell. Whatever fears this doctrine may bring to
deluded souls, and however zealously they may labor for its refutation, it
stands unshaken. If you fear eternal punishment do not endeavor to calm
your fears by seeking to believe there is no endless torment, but seek the
Savior, who will save you from your sins and fears, and give you hope,
blessed hope, of everlasting peace and rest.

Chapter XI. Spiritual Culture.

"And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this
life is in his Son." 1 John 5:11. There is eternal life in Jesus, but for
man to come into possession of this life he must comply with the
requirements made by the Bible. After getting into possession of this life
there are certain duties which man must faithfully perform to retain and
develop it. After entering the wide fields of grace development is
necessary. "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ." 2 Pet. 3:18. Nutrition necessary for the development of
spiritual life is contained in the Word of God. "Man shall not live by
bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
Mat. 4:4. "As new-born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye
may prow thereby." 1 Pet. 2:2.

By proper culture--attending to Christian duties--the Christ-life in the
soul will be strengthened, and daily we will become stronger in faith,
richer in virtue, deeper in knowledge, more strictly temperate, exercise a
greater degree of brotherly kindness and godliness, and enjoy more of
heaven's pure love in our hearts. Neglect the proper Scriptural culture of
the spiritual life and the Christian will degenerate into a few irksome
duties of cold formality. By the writers of the New Testament we are
urgently exhorted, yea, commanded, to attend to certain duties