The Cultish Doctrine of Fear!
Fear. Who’s Really Afraid? 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...
The False Doctrines of Annihilationism and Eternal Torment
10 Reasons Why Eternal Conscious Torment and Annihilation Are False Doctrines 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,...
Does “Destroy” in the Bible Mean Annihilation?
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...
Is Death Really Just Sleep?
Is Death Really Just Sleep? When people die, where do they go? Are they instantly judged and sent to Heaven or Hell? Are they annihilated into nonexistence? Or… do they simply fall asleep? The Bible is shockingly consistent on this...
Is Hades the Same as Hell or the Lake of Fire?
Is Hades the Same as Hell or the Lake of Fire? If you’ve ever heard that Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, and the Lake of Fire are all just “Hell,” you’ve been handed a linguistic mash-up, not biblical theology. Scripture separates these...
What Is Universal Reconciliation?
What Is Universal Reconciliation? Why the Early Church Embraced It and Why It’s the Only View That Matches the Bible When it comes to the destiny of humanity, the church has been divided between three competing views: Eternal Conscious Torment...
What Is Annihilationism?
What Is Annihilationism? How It Compares to Eternal Conscious Torment and Universal Reconciliation When people wrestle with the doctrines of the afterlife, three main views typically emerge: Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT), Annihilationism, and Universal Reconciliation. ECT teaches that the lost...
