Chris Date

Chris Date and Ross Burns debate the eternal fate of the lost in hell, challenging traditional beliefs on punishment duration. They discuss annihilationism versus eternal torment, biblical interpretations of death and life, and early church fathers' views on eternal torment. The debate touches on the continuity in Romans and Revelation, symbolism of new heavens and earth, and Satan's destiny. The podcast explores the possibility of changing beliefs through reflection and advocates for respectful debate in the community.

Chris Date debates the nature and duration of hell with traditionalist Tony Costa. They discuss biblical interpretations regarding eternal torment and conditional immortality, challenging beliefs in eternal conscious torment. The debate delves into the fate of the wicked in Revelation, different views on punishment levels in hell, and ancient Hebrew beliefs on the afterlife.

George Sarris, a passionate speaker and storyteller, teams up with Chris Date, a Bible and theology professor with expertise in Old Testament exegesis. They dive into the heated debate around universal salvation and ultimate restoration, challenging traditional views of hell and eternal punishment. The discussion covers God's grace, scriptural bases for universal reconciliation, and early church perspectives. They also reflect on interpretations of punishment, resurrection, and the complexity of eschatological beliefs, highlighting the nuanced views on the afterlife.

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.

Chris Date and Tony Costa engage in a lively debate on the nature and duration of hell, focusing on the concept of immortality granted only to the saved. They explore biblical perspectives, resurrection bodies, and differentiate between believers and non-believers. The discussion includes immortality of angels, interpretation of biblical passages like 'destroy,' and debate on conscious immortality. The episode ends with a call for audience interaction and hints at a follow-up episode.