What is eternal conscious torment?

Eternal conscious torment is the biblical teaching that the final judgment of the unrepentant involves ongoing, conscious punishment under the righteous wrath of God.

What is annihilationism?

Annihilationism teaches that the wicked will ultimately cease to exist rather than experience eternal conscious punishment.

Why does the doctrine of hell matter for the gospel?

The doctrine of hell matters because it clarifies what Christ saves sinners from and magnifies the holiness, justice, and mercy of God.

Eternal Conscious Torment vs. Annihilationism: A Biblical Response

Name: Eternal Conscious Torment vs. Annihilationism | A Biblical Response
Uploaded: 2026-01-15
Channel: Dawn Hill
Description: In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill is joined by David Lovi for a careful, Scripture-driven discussion on the doctrine of hell, responding to the growing conversation surrounding annihilationism (conditional immortality) and its implications for the gospel.

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Eternal Conscious Torment vs. Annihilationism: A Biblical Response

Show: NAR to Christ with Dawn Hill
Host: Dawn Hill
Guest: David Lovi
Date: January 15th, 2026

Show Summary

In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill is joined by David Lovi for a careful, Scripture-driven discussion on the doctrine of hell—responding to the growing conversation around annihilationism and why this issue is deeply gospel-related.
We examine key biblical texts, clarify common misunderstandings, and consider why minimizing eternal judgment ultimately diminishes the seriousness of sin and the glory of Christ’s saving work.

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Episode Notes

What We Cover

Defining eternal conscious torment and annihilationism.
Why the doctrine of hell shapes our understanding of God’s holiness and the gospel.
Responding to common objections about justice, mercy, and the nature of judgment.
How key texts (Revelation 14; Revelation 20; Matthew 10; Isaiah 66; Luke 16) inform the discussion.
Why this teaching may be leveraged in NAR / hyper-charismatic circles to blur accountability and false teaching.

Key Scriptures

Revelation 14:9–11; Revelation 20:10–15; Matthew 10:28; Isaiah 66:24;
Luke 16:19–31; Daniel 12:2; Hebrews 9:27; Galatians 1

Takeaways

Hell is not a topic for speculation or preference—Scripture calls us to sober clarity.
Minimizing eternal judgment diminishes the weight of sin and the necessity of Christ’s atoning work.
The gospel is not merely about improvement, but deliverance from the righteous wrath of God through Christ.
Sound doctrine fuels reverence, evangelistic urgency, and gratitude for grace.

Call to Action

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Dawn Hill

Dawn Hill is a Christian blogger known as The Lovesick Scribe, and the host of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast. She is passionate about sharing the truth and pointing others back to Jesus Christ through the written Word as the standard of authority for Christian living and instruction while being led by the Holy Spirit into maturity. She is the author of NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern-Day Disciple. She writes articles for Christianity.com, Servants of Grace, and her blog posts have been shared by individuals such as Tim Challies. She will be featured in the upcoming docuseries, American Gospel: Spirit and Fire. She co-leads a women’s support group with Emily Massey called Snatched from the Flames, where they minister to women who have come out of the hypercharismatic and New Apostolic Reformation movement. She is a wife to Nicholas and a mother to Anabel and Ephraim. You can follow her on The Lovesick Scribe and Instagram.