Edward Fudge writes as a person who deeply trusts the Bible as his authority but who believes that Christian theology and teaching has distorted the biblical teaching about hell as the fate of those who reject God. The traditional view has been one of unending conscious torment often elaborated with colorful punishments for the damned. Fudge argues that the scriptures' dominant picture of hell/gehenna is captured in words such as "perish," "death," "destruction," "consuming fire." As Jesus emphasized, the one to fear is he "who can destroy both soul and body in hell" (Mt 10:28). Fudge … [Read more...]

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The definitive work on conditional immortality. … [Read more...]

A formidable scriptural argument which defenders of the popular view will be hard pressed to meet. … [Read more...]

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Exceptionally evenhanded, forceful and to the point. … [Read more...]

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The most extensive study (of the subject) in recent years . . . commendably brings into the discussion many items that are often overlooked." (Dr. Walvoord expressly disagrees with the conclusions of this book.) … [Read more...]

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