Do Orthodox believe the eternal fire is related to the uncreated light?
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According to the Orthodox saints, the “fire” that will consume sinners at the coming of God's kingdom is the same “fire” that'll shine with splendor in the saints. It is the “fire” of God’s love; the “fire” of God Himself who is Love.
“For our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:29) who “dwells in unapproachable light.” (I Timothy 6:16).
For those who love God and who love all creation in Him, the “consuming fire” of God will be radiant bliss and unspeakable delight. For those who do not love God, and who do not love at all, this same consuming fire will be the cause of their “weeping” and their “gnashing of teeth.”
According to Orthodoxy, God does not punish man by some material fire or physical torment. God simply reveals Himself in the risen Lord Jesus in such a glorious way that no man can fail to behold His glory. It is the presence of God’s splendid glory and love that is the scourge of those who reject its radiant power and light.
NOTES
http://oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/spirituality/the-kingdom-of-heaven/heaven-and-hell
https://orthocath.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/hell-and-gods-love-an-orthodox-view/
http://stgeorgegoc.org/pastors-corner/fr-ricks-sermons/the-fire-of-god
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