The definition given of a Son of Perdition is a person who has received a high level of understanding of the gospel, then not only fully denies it, but seeks to commit evil. Cain is the perfect example. He held the priesthood, spoke with God, then turned completely against God.
It isn't a matter of someone refusing to repent of some sins. It is a matter of becoming God's total enemy, which most people in the world will never do. Even most murderers and adulterers keep some commandments and believe in God. They don't totally reject the light and truth, since they have not received a fulness of that light and truth, so they could never become a son of perdition. I would venture that of the 11+ million members in the Church today, less than 25,000 are spiritual and enlightened enough to ever risk being a son of perdition. And there are no non-members that could ever qualify. In fact, the only person we know of a surety is a son of perdition is Cain. Even Judas Iscariot probably did not qualify, as he had not received the Gift of the Holy Ghost and a true conversion. There will be, as I understand it, a major gathering of sons of perdition at the end of the Millennium, as Satan gathers his people out from those with a full witness of Christ. But in all reality, most of those choosing to be sons of perdition, chose to do so prior to this world. K'aya K'ama Gerald Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/rameumptom/ Freedom Forever Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 17:42:24 -0600 From: Stacy Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [ZION] Repentance from adultery (was: RE: Is God's Love Unconditional?) I don't believe the sons of perdition will be few in number. I believe we have sufficient scriptures to prove otherwise, notwithstanding many will go telestial. The people that go telestial will still have to repent in order for that to be done. I've seen some people who would never accept Jesus under any circumstances. These people wish to live in their sins. Aren't I right in suggesting that anyone who wishes to live through eternity with their sins will go to perdition? Stacy. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
