People end up in a lost eternity because they refuse to believe the Gospel, not because their sins weren't already atoned for by Christ's finished work.
According to the evidence, Les Feldick teaches that Christ's death on the cross paid for the sins of every human being, making it possible for all to escape eternal doom. However, those who never exercise faith to believe that 'everything is already done' remain in unbelief and face the Great White Throne judgment, resulting in eternal separation from God. Their sins are not the reason for their lostness; their unbelief is the sole cause.
John 3:18 — This verse directly states that condemnation rests on unbelief, not on the lack of atonement.
The Scripture consistently teaches that condemnation and eternal punishment are the result of rejecting God's provision in Christ. In John's Gospel, Jesus explicitly said, 'He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God' (John 3:18). This underscores that the decisive issue is belief, not the volume of sins. Moreover, the Bible reveals that there will be two resurrections, the resurrection of the just and the resurrection of the unjust (John 5:29). The unjust will be raised to stand before the Great White Throne, as described in Revelation 20, where they are judged according to their works. This judgment results in the 'lake of fire,' the second death, and eternal separation from God. The clear teaching is that unbelief is the root cause of eternal lostness.
Les Feldick strongly emphasizes that no one goes to hell because of their sins. He teaches that Christ's finished work on the cross atoned for the sins of all humanity, past, present, and future. The only reason anyone ends up in the lake of fire is because they refuse to believe that everything is already done. They fail to 'draw on' the finished work by believing the Gospel. Les illustrates that many people are 'totally ignorant of an eternity to come' and never consider their eternal destiny. Even those who live morally good lives and expect to go to heaven are lost if they rely on their own works rather than trusting solely in Christ's death. The Great White Throne judgment is for the lost of all ages, who stand there not only because of unbelief but also to give an account of their deeds, though their deeds are not the reason for their condemnation. Les expresses amazement that people reject such an easy salvation, since God has made it so simple—just believe. He concludes that the lost will realize they made their choice, and they are without excuse.
No, not according to Les Feldick. He explicitly states that people do not go to the lake of fire because of their sin—not for drunkenness, adultery, gambling, or any other sin. Instead, they go because of unbelief. This is supported by the transcript where he says, 'They're going there because of their unbelief.' The finished work of the cross took care of sin; the only remaining issue is whether one believes it.
At the Great White Throne, the lost of all ages are resurrected and stand before Christ to be judged. Les explains that even though their sins were atoned for, because they did not believe the Gospel, they stand in unbelief and give an account of every word and deed. They receive a body fit for the lake of fire, their eternal residence. This judgment is for the lost only; no believers will be there.
In one clip, Les marvels at how people can reject such an easy salvation. He points out that if God required crossing a raging river or climbing a sheer cliff, one could understand why people wouldn't buy it. But instead, salvation is simply believing that Christ's death has done it all. The tragedy is that many people never think about eternity and are ignorant of what awaits them.
What Happens When a Believer Dies? 2 Corinthians 5 Explained
Ephesians 4 and be ye kind one to another. Now remember in this Book of Ephesians Paul again is addressing believers, but on a higher level than he has even the Corinthians. Remember the Books of Paul are progressive. We move from the simplistic to the more in depth and those things that are more doctrinal. So here he says to these believers at Ephesus, Ephesians 4 verse 32.
Ignorance of Eternity
Les observes that most people are ignorant of eternity to come and never consider their eternal destiny, which contributes to their unbelief.
God's Provision and Faith
Les emphasizes that God has made it possible for every human to escape eternal torment, but the lost will realize they chose it because they didn't believe.
Two Resurrections
Les distinguishes the resurrection of the saved and the lost, noting that the lost are raised to face eternal doom at the Great White Throne.
Unbelief as the Cause
The reason people stand lost at the Great White Throne is because they did not believe the Gospel; their sins were atoned for but they didn't appropriate grace by faith.
Judgment of the Lost
Les explains that only the lost appear at the Great White Throne, where Christ judges them, and they receive a resurrected body fit for the lake of fire.
Simplicity of Salvation
Les points out that rejecting salvation is foolish because God has made it so easy—just believe; the lost face eternal regret over their rejection.
Unbelief, Not Sin, Sends to Hell
Les's key teaching that people go to the lake of fire solely because of their unbelief, not because of any sins, since Christ's work already paid for them.
John 3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
This verse directly links condemnation to unbelief, not to the lack of atonement, supporting the core answer.
John 5:28-29: Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
This speaks of two resurrections, including the resurrection of the unjust to damnation, aligning with Les's teaching on the Great White Throne.
Revelation 20:12: And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Describes the Great White Throne judgment where the lost are judged by works, though their unbelief is the cause of their presence.
According to Les Feldick, Christ's death atoned for all sins, but people go to hell because they refuse to believe the Gospel. Their unbelief means they never appropriate the finished work for themselves, so they remain condemned.
No. Les Feldick teaches that many 'awful good people' will stand before the Great White Throne because they never realized salvation is not by works but by believing in Christ's finished work. Good works cannot save.
Yes. Les describes it as a place of torment forever and ever, with body and senses, and that the lost are resurrected to receive a body fit for that eternal residence.
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