Does "Destroy" in the Bible Mean Annihilation?
The idea that God will either torment people forever (Eternal Conscious Torment, ECT) or erase them from existence (Annihilationism) has dominated Christian thought for centuries. But neither view holds up under scrutiny. When the Bible speaks of “death,” “perish,” or...
Does the Bible Teach Purgatory?
When most people hear the word Purgatory, they think of the Roman Catholic teaching: a place where souls who died in God’s grace but not fully purified undergo cleansing by fire until they are ready for Heaven. But is this...
Does the Nicene Creed Mention Hell?
The Nicene Creed is one of the most important confessions of faith in church history, yet many people mistakenly believe it contains a reference to hell. The truth is clear: the Nicene Creed does not mention hell at all.
Justinian's Condemnation of Origen
When people defend Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) or Annihilationism, they often lean on the weight of “church tradition” and the authority of ecumenical councils. But history reveals something shocking: the very councils that condemned Origen and the hope of Universal...
New Testament "Eternal" False Translation
The entire doctrine of Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) and its cousin Annihilationism rests on one word—aiōnios (αἰώνιος). This is the word translated in most English Bibles as “eternal” or “everlasting.” If that translation falls, the entire framework of unending hell...
Should We Trust the Targums to Define the Afterlife?
The rise of modern arguments for Annihilationism — the belief that the wicked will one day cease to exist — has led many to dig through ancient documents to support their view. One such tactic is quoting from the Targums,...
The False Doctrines of Annihilationism and Eternal Torment
When it comes to the destiny of humanity, two dominant doctrines have overshadowed the Gospel: Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) and Annihilationism. Both claim to protect the holiness of God, but in reality, both slander His character, mutilate the cross, and...
The Truth About Sheol, Hades, and the Lie of Eternal Torment
The traditional doctrine of Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) tells a horrific story: that Jesus died and descended into a burning torture chamber to pull a few souls out—and that most of humanity will later be cast into this same place...
What Is Annihilationism?
When people wrestle with the doctrines of the afterlife, three main views typically emerge: Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT), Annihilationism, and Universal Reconciliation.
What is Eternal Conscious Torment?
Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) is the belief that those who die without salvation will suffer forever in unending pain. Sometimes called “eternal damnation,” “everlasting punishment,” or simply “hell,” this doctrine has shaped much of Western Christianity. But far from being...
