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Hell Interrupted – Part 3
Tim Barnett and Greg Koukl explain why the most natural reading of the full corpus of Scripture on Hell supports the church’s historical position of eternal conscious torment and not nonexistence.
Hell Interrupted - Part 2
Conditionalists—those who hold to the annihilation of the wicked at the judgment—insist that Jesus’ and John’s descriptions be interpreted in light of other passages, texts they think give an entirely different picture. Fair enough. We’ll take a look at their arguments.
Hell Interrupted - Part 1
In recent years, opposition to the doctrine of endless punishment by those who are rethinking Hell has gained enough popular momentum that “conditional immortality”—also known as “annihilationism”—has begun to make significant inroads into mainstream Christianity. This trend must be answered and that's what Tim and Greg do in part one of this Solid Ground.
Challenge Response: Our Souls Sleep until the Resurrection
Here's my response to this week's challenge: Transcript: 0:05 This week's challenge is one that you 0:07 might have heard from a Jehovah's
Why Does God's Offer for Forgiveness End When We Die?
Tim offers a biblical perspective on whether people get a "second chance" to accept Christ after death. Transcript: 0:00 Why does God's offer of forgiveness end when we die? 0:10 This is a good question, and the answer is, "I don't know." I don't know why God has 0:16
Challenge Response: The Collection of Books in the Bible Changed Until the Printing Press
Here's my response to this week's challenge: COMMENTS Read more posts
Ready for the Knock on Your Door
Most of us have answered a knock on our door, only to discover a smiling, well-dressed couple—Watchtower publication in hand—standing on the other side, waiting to talk with us about the gospel according to the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Challenge Response: The Disciples Didn’t Believe Jesus Is Divine
Here's my response to this week's challenge: COMMENTS
Can People Be Saved through Natural Revelation?
Is belief in God through natural revelation enough to be saved? COMMENTS Read more posts
What Is the Christian's Role in Caring for Creation?
Tim explains how caring for creation and loving people are intertwined. COMMENTS Read more posts