Rethinking Hell

In a 2011 conference on eternal punishment at Sovereign Grace Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Thomas Dollahite, professor and Dean of Academics at Christ Seminary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivered a lecture critical of annihilationism entitled Annihilationism Considered. In this episode, fellow Rethinking Hell contributor Joey Dear joins Chris Date to share their thoughts in response. Stay tuned for part two in the next episode. Links Dr. Dollahite’s lecture, Annihilationism Considered, at the SGBC Conferences page PDF brochure with other conference information Joey Dear’s website, http://3-ringbinder.weebly.com/ Joey’s book, The Bible Teaches Annihilationism

Traditionalist Dr. Steve Jeffery, co-author of Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the positive case for annihilationism presented by Dr. Glenn Peoples in episode four of the Rethinking Hell podcast. Links Pierced for Our Transgressions, co-authored by Dr. Steve Jeffery Emmanuel Evangelical Church, where Steve ministers Listen to Steve and Chris debate on Unbelievable? Episode 4 of Rethinking Hell, for the positive case which Steve and Chris discuss Episode 7 of Rethinking Hell, for Chris’ responses to common traditionalist objections “Whatever death means, it supports conditionalism,” by Joey Dear Jonathan Edwards on Heaven and Hell, by John Gerstner

In the 2012 Shepherd’s Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur’s Master’s Seminary, faculty member  Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is the third and final installment of our response to Matt’s lecture, featuring co-hosts Daniel Sinclair and Chris Date. Links Part 1 and Part 2 Dr. Matt Waymeyer’s lecture Hell Under Fire Douglas Jacoby interview Dr. Glenn Peoples’ video, William Lane Craig on Hell Joey Dear’s article, “Double Jeopardy: Why Raise the Dead, Only to Destroy Them?“

Dr. Webb Mealy, author of The End of the Unrepentant: A Study of the Biblical Themes of Fire and Being Consumed, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the final annihilation of the unsaved as part of a systematic, premillennial eschatology. Links The End of the Unrepentant, Webb’s latest book Email Webb at webb@simplegospel.net to order directly from him After the Thousand Years, Webb’s thorough monograph and PhD thesis The New Spoken English New Testament, translated by Webb (Online Version) Share First Oakland, the charity Webb co-founded and directs

In the 2012 Shepherd’s Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur’s Master’s Seminary, faculty member  Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is Part 2 of our response to Matt’s lecture, featuring co-hosts Daniel Sinclair and Chris Date. Links Dr. Matt Waymeyer’s lecture Hell Under Fire Randy Alcorn Takes John Stott Out of Context (conditionalism.net/blog) Episode 4: The Case for Annihilationism with Glenn Peoples (rethinkinghell.com) The meaning of ‘apollumi’ in the Synoptic Gospels (rethinkinghell.com) “Paul on Hell,” by Dr. Douglas Moo. Moo writes, “In other New Testament passages where ‘eternal’ describes a noun of action, it is sometimes the results of the action that are indicated,” citing Mark 3:29, Heb. 5:9, 6:2, 9:12, and Jude 7.

In the 2012 Shepherd’s Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur’s Master’s Seminary, faculty member  Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is a response to Matt’s lecture, featuring new co-host Daniel Sinclair, along with our usual host, Chris Date. Links Dr. Matt Waymeyer’s lecture Hell Under Fire Shawn Bawulski’s Annihilationism, Traditionalism, and the Problem of Hell The Wesleyan Quadrangle (wholereason.com) Jerry Walls’ book Hell: The Logic of Damnation (amazon.com) Wind Out of the Sails: A Response to Greg Koukl (rethinkinghell.com) Deprived of Continuance: Irenaues the Conditionalist (rethinkinghell.com) A Just and Holy God: A Response to Patrick Navas (rethinkinghell.com) Conditionalism and The Second Council of Constantinople (conditionalism.net/blog) John Stott on Annihilationism – Evangelical Annihilationism in Review

Dr. David Reagan, author of the book Eternity: Heaven or Hell?, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book and what convinces him that conditionalism is the biblical view of final punishment. Links Lamb & Lion Ministries: http://www.lamblion.com/ Dr. Reagan’s book, Eternity: Heaven or Hell Article containing some of the book’s chapter on hell, “The Nature of Hell: An eternal punishment or eternal torment?“ Episode 18 of the Rethinking Hell podcast, discussing some recent criticism of the article

Dr. Glenn Peoples joins Chris Date for a special extra long episode of the podcast, to respond to Pirate Christian Radio’s Chris Rosebrough, who critiqued the conditionalist writing of Dr. David Reagan in his recent interview on Worldview Weekend Radio. Links Chris Rosebrough interviewed on Worldview Weekend Radio Dr. David Reagan’s article, “The Nature of Hell: An eternal punishment or eternal torment?“ Glenn’s appearance in episode 8 of the Rethinking Hell podcast, to discuss his open letter to traditionalists David Smart’s article, “A just and holy God: A response to Patrick Navas“ Glenn’s article, “The meaning of ‘apollumi’ in the Synoptic Gospels“ Chris Date’s article, “Deprived of continuance: Irenaeus the conditionalist“ Rethinking Hell forum Discussion Thread discussing Rosebrough’s interview

Douglas Jacoby, author of the upcoming book What’s the Truth About Heaven and Hell? joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book, his unique take on Conditionalism which he calls Terminism, and his experience as a long-time conditionalist. Referenced Resources Douglas’ blog: douglasjacoby.com Douglas’ 1991 paper on Terminism, entitled Heaven and Hell, Terminal Punishment (PDF) Douglas’ upcoming book What’s the Truth About Heaven and Hell (Harvest House)

YouTube apologists Adam Zens, and his 15-year old daughter Melanie, join Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss raising critical thinkers, and how to respectfully disagree with one’s family over the nature of hell. The Zenses Online Adam Zens’ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheisticScuffles Melanie Zens’ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/IndefatigableTheist Melanie also does voices for cartoons at: http://www.youtube.com/user/tektontv Melanie also participated in a written debate over Christianity versus Islam here. Adam’s and Melanie’s annihilationism debate videos: Melanie’s pro-annihilationism opening video Adam’s pro-traditionalism opening video Rebuttals video Audience questions video Adam’s closing video Melanie’s closing video RH articles mentioned during the interview “Punishment” and the Polysemy of Deverbal Nouns Double Jeopardy: Why Raise the Dead, Only to Destroy Them?

Roger Harper, author of The Lie of Hell, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book, the significance of the distinction between Hades and Gehenna, some of the early influences on the traditional view of hell, and more. Referenced Resources The Ladder Media Ltd. website, with links to purchase The Lie of Hell: http://www.laddermedia.co.uk/ Roger’s blog: http://rogerharper.wordpress.com/ Lincoln Cathedral carving alleged to depict Jesus drawing people out of hell:

Part 2 of Chris Date’s discussion with Dr. Robert Taylor, author of Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, to discuss differences among conditionalists and why consistent Dispensationalists will believe in the annihilation of the unsaved. Referenced Resources Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, by Dr. Robert Taylor

Dr. Robert Taylor, author of Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss differences among conditionalists and why consistent Dispensationalists will believe in the annihilation of the unsaved. Referenced Resources Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, by Dr. Robert Taylor

Justin Brierley, host of the UK radio program “Unbelievable,” joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss hell and a well-known Seattle pastor’s reaction when he discovered that Justin is a conditionalist. Referenced Resources The “Unbelievable?” website: http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Justin’s interview with Mark Driscoll Driscoll’s blog post responding to the interview Justin’s response to Driscoll Chris Date’s appearance debating annihilationism

Kevin Miller joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss hell and his most recent documentary, “Hellbound?” Referenced Resources The “Hellbound?” documentary website: http://www.hellboundthemovie.com/ Kevin’s blog post, “Talking to Christians About Hell: It’s Not As Easy As You’d Think“ Kevin recommends for further study: Universal Salvation? The Current Debate, edited by Robin Parry (universalist) The Fire That Consumes, by Edward Fudge (annihilationist) Hell Under Fire, edited by Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson (traditionalist)