From NAR to Christ

Eternal Conscious Torment vs. Annihilationism: A Biblical Response


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In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill is joined by David Lovi for a careful, Scripture-driven discussion on the doctrine of hell, responding to the growing conversation surrounding annihilationism. This is not a speculative or emotional discussion, but one grounded in the Word of God and the historic teaching of the Church. What we believe about hell directly shapes our understanding of God's holiness, the seriousness of sin, and the gospel itself—specifically, what Jesus Christ has saved sinners from. Together, we examine: • What eternal conscious torment teaches biblically. • What annihilationism claims and why it appeals to the natural human heart. • Whether eternal judgment is just for a finite life of sin. • Key biblical texts often misunderstood or misused in this debate. • Why minimizing hell ultimately diminishes the gravity of sin and the glory of Christ's saving work. • Concerns about how this teaching may be leveraged within NAR and hyper-charismatic movements to blur biblical categories of judgment, false teaching, and accountability. Scripture presents hell as a sober and terrifying reality—not to provoke speculation, but to awaken sinners, magnify the mercy of Christ, and compel faithful gospel proclamation. Jesus did not come to save sinners from non-existence, but from the righteous wrath of God—by bearing that judgment Himself at the cross. "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." (Hebrews 10:31) May this episode lead to deeper reverence, clearer doctrine, and renewed urgency to flee to Christ alone for salvation. For more from Dawn please visit her page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/
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From NAR to ChristBy Dawn Hill