Church Reflections on Immortality

Church Reflections on Immortality

In a previous post, I offered some very brief biblical reflections on the subject of immortality. I am persuaded that there is nothing in Scripture that clearly teaches the inherent immortality of the human soul. While the ultimate authority in deciding on these...
Biblical Reflections on Immortality

Biblical Reflections on Immortality

It is a cardinal doctrine of Christianity that God is, by nature, eternal. The God of the Bible “lives forever” (Isaiah 57:15). He is “the King eternal, immortal” (1 Timothy 1:17). He had no beginning and will have no end. “Before the mountains were born, before you...
Annihilation: Says Who?

Annihilation: Says Who?

One charge frequently leveled against annihilationists is that they are simply unable to stomach the idea of eternal, conscious torment. They are driven by their emotions rather than the biblical text. It is true that some annihilationists find the traditional view of...