Does annihilationism conflict with pentecostal doctrine? Do you feel embracing annihilationism is heretical? A very good and strong argument could be made for such…..I am specifically talking about those who reject Christ, their spirit ceases to exist versus spending forever and ever in torment after passing from this life.
If I was going to argue
I am a firm believer in conditionalism. Does the soul live forever? Who has eternal life? Would God, in all of His love and mercy and the one who taught us to love our enemies keep a soul alive for the purpose of torture? What does John 3:16mean? There is so much more but I am convinced that the way we were taught about eternal punishment is wrong. I am NOT going to debate it here, it’s how I believe and I respect the beliefs of others. I will direct you to the ministry of Edward Fudge. I have come to know this man who has studied it as much or more than anyone I know. Check out the videos on his website at http://www.edwardfudge.com.
Do we discount it simply because the JW’s teach it? Even a stopped clock is right twice a day________________
Do we discount it simply because the JW’s teach it? Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. I discount it because it isn’t biblical, the reference to the JW’s is how a few extra-biblical teachings can produce a cult.
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Here is an excellent article examining the question of annihilationism and eternal torment:www.bible-researcher.com/hell4.html
traditionally been taught. What does the bible say? We have interpreted in time past the spiritual death means being alive but in sin…..really?I have been under the weather the past few days and will check out some links. I remember Eddie posting something a few years ago…..would you have 5 children if you knew 3 of them would go to hell? Will we know there’s another set of the populations that is burning forever and ever in torment?
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