The concept of a soul within us that cannot die first became a ‘Christian’ doctrine at the end of the second century AD, promoted largely by Roman Catholics. Hell had been taught in Greek philosophy long before the time of Jesus, with Plato (427-347 BC) as the important leader in this thinking.
Eternal conscious torment is not a Scriptural idea.
The Bible teaches that death is the consequence of sin,
and that the dead know nothing.
The teaching of an everlasting place of punishment for the wicked is the natural consequence of a belief in an immortal soul. The Bible says that only God is immortal! Life is found in Christ alone.
Eternal conscious torment is not a Scriptural idea.
The Bible teaches that death is the consequence of sin,
and that the dead know nothing.
The teaching of an everlasting place of punishment for the wicked is the natural consequence of a belief in an immortal soul. The Bible says that only God is immortal! Life is found in Christ alone.