Annihilationism And Eternal Punishment
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Author | : Christopher M. Date |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2014-04-15 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1630871605 |
Most evangelical Christians believe that those people who are not saved before they die will be punished in hell forever. But is this what the Bible truly teaches? Do Christians need to rethink their understanding of hell? In the late twentieth century, a growing number of evangelical theologians, biblical scholars, and philosophers began to reject the traditional doctrine of eternal conscious torment in hell in favor of a minority theological perspective called conditional immortality. This view contends that the unsaved are resurrected to face divine judgment, just as Christians have always believed, but due to the fact that immortality is only given to those who are in Christ, the unsaved do not exist forever in hell. Instead, they face the punishment of the "second death"--an end to their conscious existence. This volume brings together excerpts from a variety of well-respected evangelical thinkers, including John Stott, John Wenham, and E. Earl Ellis, as they articulate the biblical, theological, and philosophical arguments for conditionalism. These readings will give thoughtful Christians strong evidence that there are indeed compelling reasons for rethinking hell.
Author | : F. Wayne Mac Leod |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 2019-10-25 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781702511148 |
There is a growing debate in Christian circles over what the Bible teaches about the destiny of the unsaved. The traditional Christian view has been that those who do not know the Lord Jesus are destined for hell and eternal punishment. Annihilationism states that while there will be a punishment for sinners, that punishment will not last forever. The sinner will be exterminated after they have paid for their sin.This study is an attempt to examine what the Bible says on this topic. It alone is our authority on all matters of faith and practice. It is not an easy study to do but one that is necessary, lest we compromise the teaching of Scripture.
Author | : Edward William Fudge |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 229 |
Release | : 2000-04-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830822550 |
Here you'll find a frank debate between Edward William Fudge and Robert A. Peterson who present strong theological and scriptural evidence for two opposing views of the nature of hell.
Author | : Zondervan, |
Publisher | : Zondervan Academic |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2016-03-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0310516641 |
Recent years have seen much controversy regarding a unified Christian doctrine of hell: Do we go to heaven or hell when we die? Or do we cease to exist? Are believers and unbelievers ultimately saved by grace in the end? By focusing on recent theological arguments, Four Views on Hell: Second Edition highlights why the church still needs to wrestle with the doctrine of hell. In the fair-minded and engaging Counterpoints format, four leading scholars introduce us to the current views on eternal judgment, with particular attention given to the new voices that have entered the debate. Contributors and views include: Denny Burk – representing a principle of Eternal Conscious Torment John Stackhouse – representing a principle of Annihilationism (Conditional Immortality) Robin Parry – representing a principle of Universalism (Ultimate Reconciliation) Jerry Walls – representing a principle of Purgatory Preston Sprinkle concludes the discussion by evaluating each view, noting significant points of exchange between the essayists. The interactive nature of the volume allows the reader to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of each view and come to an informed conclusion. BONUS CONTENT: Includes entire first edition of Four Views on Hell to help readers grasp the history of the discussion and how it has developed over the last twenty years.
Author | : Robert Charles Sproul |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1994 |
Release | : 2010-11-01 |
Genre | : Bible |
ISBN | : 9781596382428 |
More than fifty scholars, under R. C. Sproul, collaborated to produce this study Bible to help readers understand the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Published by Ligonier Ministries, trade distribution by P&R Publishing.
Author | : R. C. Sproul |
Publisher | : Baker Books |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2016-09-13 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1585586528 |
What Do the Five Points of Calvinism Really Mean? Many have heard of Reformed theology, but may not be certain what it is. Some references to it have been positive, some negative. It appears to be important, and they'd like to know more about it. But they want a full, understandable explanation, not a simplistic one. What Is Reformed Theology? is an accessible introduction to beliefs that have been immensely influential in the evangelical church. In this insightful book, R. C. Sproul walks readers through the foundations of the Reformed doctrine and explains how the Reformed belief is centered on God, based on God's Word, and committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Sproul explains the five points of Reformed theology and makes plain the reality of God's amazing grace.
Author | : Gustaf Aulen |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2003-09-05 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1725254174 |
Gustaf Aulen's classic work, 'Christus Victor', has long been a standard text on the atonement. Aulen applies history of ideas' methodology to historical theology in tracing the development of three views of the atonement. Aulen asserts that in traditional histories of the doctrine of the atonement only two views have usually been presented, the objective/Anselmian and the subjective/Aberlardian views. According to Aulen, however, there is another type of atonement doctrine in which Christ overcomes the hostile powers that hold humanity in subjection, at the same time that God in Christ reconciles the world to Himself. This view he calls the "classic" idea of the atonement. Because of its predominance in the New Testament, in patristic writings, and in the theology of Luther, Aulen holds that the classic type may be called the distinctively Christian idea of the atonement.
Author | : Francis Chan |
Publisher | : David C Cook |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2011-07-01 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 0781407257 |
Addressing a variety of views on hell, the Bible, and the character of God, offers an eloquent response to the recent media storm surrounding questions of eternal destiny.
Author | : Evangelical Alliance. Commission on Unity and Truth among Evangelicals (ACUTE) |
Publisher | : Paternoster Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Christianity |
ISBN | : 9780953299225 |
Evangelicals have traditionally held that unbelievers will be condemned without exception to eternal conscious punishment. However, increasing numbers of evangelical thinkers are declaring sympathy for conditional immortality - a position which emphasizes that God's final punishment for sin is death rather than everlasting torment and that God's promise of a re-created universe cannot be squared with the classical understanding of hell. This is a form of the more general doctrine of annihilationism, which sees hell as a realm of destruction rather than endless retribution. For some, this shift represents a dangerous dilution of evangelical faith. For others it offers a much needed corrective to a harsh misunderstanding of God's purposes. These and related issues are tackled in this report that aims to be biblical and pastoral and to be accessible to interested lay people as well as to theological specialists.
Author | : Christopher Date |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 469 |
Release | : 2015-10-13 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1498223060 |
This diverse collection of essays in honor of Edward William Fudge explores the topics of hell and immortality, for which Fudge has been widely known through his magnum opus, The Fire That Consumes. Most Christians believe people will live and suffer in hell forever, but Fudge defends a view known historically as "conditional immortality." He and a growing minority of Christians believe God will grant immortality only to those who meet the condition of being united with Christ on the Last Day, while those who do not will perish forever. Although Christians sharing Fudge's view have defended it both before and after him, conditionalists today still point to The Fire That Consumes as the seminal treatment of the topic. In July 2014, Christians from around the world gathered at the inaugural Rethinking Hell conference, to celebrate Fudge's life and work and to discuss the nature of hell in an open and respectful forum. This volume contains most of the essays presented at that conference, and several others volunteered by conditionalists since then, as a gift to Fudge for the tremendous impact he has had on them, and for the continued work he does for God's kingdom.