The Cultish Doctrine of Fear!
When we talk about fear in the church, the assumption is often that the people in the pews are the ones trembling. But that’s not the full picture. In truth, many of the most terrified people are the ones behind...
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...
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...
