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Does the bible teach conditional immortality or eternal conscious torment?

Answered by . October 22, 2025 - 6:56 pm

The opposing terms “conditional immortality” (CI) vs “eternal conscious torment” (ECT) are recent terms which have developed a usage on the Internet, but are not scholarly terms widely used in theological literature. In particular the abbreviations “CI” vs “ECT” are almost unknown outside a few discussion boards. To most readers the abbreviation “ECT” if it […]

What is the punishment of the wicked?

Answered by . August 7, 2009 - 10:42 pm 1

The hope of eternal life in God’s kingdom is described many times in the Bible. But what about the destiny of the wicked? What happens to them?   Bible teaching on death, and the wicked Here is a selection of Bible passages which describe their fate: the wicked will perish: … they vanish—like smoke they […]