Unbelievable? Should Christians rethink Hell? Dr Al Mohler & Chris Date debate the traditional & conditionalist concept of hell (replay)
Jun 25, 2024
In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Al Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, debates with Chris Date, co-founder of RethinkingHell.com and an advocate for the annihilationist view of hell. They tackle the contentious topic of eternal conscious torment versus conditional immortality. Mohler argues for traditional interpretations while Date presents scriptural evidence for annihilation. Their dialogue reveals deeper implications for theology, evangelism, and how the concepts of punishment and justice influence beliefs about the afterlife.
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How Edward Fudge Changed One Mind
- Chris Date recounts how Edward Fudge persuaded him via careful exegesis to reconsider his view on hell.
- That exchange moved him from traditionalism to eventual acceptance of conditionalism.
Scripture Presents Dual Everlasting Destinies
- Al Mohler argues the Bible presents a dual everlasting destiny: eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the lost.
- He cites Matthew 25:46 as a primary text where the same Greek word links both destinies equally.
Punishment As Death, Not Torment
- Chris Date argues punishment in Scripture often means death, not ongoing conscious torment.
- He appeals to texts about mortality and Christ bearing death as penalty to support annihilationism.
