Evidence for the common assumption that the wicked will suffer eternal conscious torment may not be as conclusive as assumed. … [Read more...]

I know of no biblical passage which, interpreted rightly and in context, conflicts with the conclusions of this book. … [Read more...]

An important and thought-provoking book that gives careful attention to the actual words of Scripture. … [Read more...]

"I know of no book which answers this powerful case." … [Read more...]

The author is biblical, reverent and fair, showing soundness and independence of judgment. He makes his main points with force and persuasiveness. … [Read more...]

Regardless of whether one is persuaded by Fudge's thesis or not, the patient tone and methodology employed in The Fire That Consumes provides an all-too rare positive example of how such theological conversation might occur. Would that more debates about eschatological matters were conducted with such care and reverence. … [Read more...]

While this subject is one on which there is no unanimity among evangelical Christians, it is at the same time one on which they have often engaged in fierce polemic. What is called for, rather, is the fellowship of patient Bible study, the fruit of which Mr. Fudge presents here. … [Read more...]

A very strong case for rethinking the notion of the eternal torment of all the lost. … [Read more...]

Although I had never made an extensive study of the biblical doctrine of hell, Fudge’s book forced me to study and evaluate my own views on this issue. . . After comparing the teachings of the New Testament with what I knew about what the Old Testament teaches, it is obvious to me that what The Fire That Consumes teaches reflects the true Biblical teaching about the eternal destiny of the wicked. … [Read more...]

The most thorough and compelling exposition of the biblical basis of annihilationism. … [Read more...]