Bible Q & A
Annihilation: Do perish & destroy mean annihilation?
This article examines whether New Testament terms like “perish,” “destroy,” and “destruction” require the annihilation of the wicked. By analyzing key passages such as John 3:16, Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, and Revelation’s “second death,” it shows that these terms describe ruin, punishment, and exclusion from God’s presence—not the cessation of existence. The study provides a clear, text-based explanation that eternal judgment is best understood as an enduring state rather than annihilation
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