I believe my brother went to hell - something you will have trouble with.
Something however that I have grown to be comfortable with...
Funny how we differ.
I was just reading this from the late Brother Leon Bynoe(1895-1983):
The inspired apostle declares emphatically that Christ will reign until He shall be placing all His enemies under His feet. The last enemy to be abolished is death. Note that death is the last enemy. In this instance, it is none other than the second death which is in view, for at this period of Christ’s reign all have been delivered from the first death (Rev. 20:4-15). Hence, only the second death is remaining; and remember, it is the “last enemy,” the abolition of which (necessarily) must take place almost at the close of His reign. The abolishment of death, the second death, is important in order that all may be vivified so that GOD may become ALL IN ALL.
Death, the consequences of your brother's sins, is only temporary Brian. It will be abolished. 1 Corinthians 15:26. Your brother will be vivified at the end of the ages. His "total sovereignty" will be nullified by Christ, as will all other sovereignty, authority and powers(except the Father's). And he will bow and confess to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. 1 Corinthians 15:24 and Phillipians 2:10&11.
Take heart. God will be All in all. (Including your brother)
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