ANNIHILATIONISM - Introduction
- Two main theories:
The "Second Chance" Theory - if they reject second chance, then annihilation. Russellism (Jehovah Witness) - Soul Sleep
The "Prolonged Punishment" Theory - whenever soul has discharged the penalty in punishment, then the soul will be annihilated.
- Three differences:
Condition during intermediate state - no satisfactory explanation.
Opportunity for salvation after death - Leads to antinomianism in this life.
Problem of degrees of punishment - no solution to this problem.
Method of discussion: State main propositions of Annihilationism and answer them. See following articles.
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