📜 What is the true nature of hell? Can we really be happy in heaven knowing some loved ones might not be there? 🎙️ In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright tackles these profound listener questions, offering his perspective on the nature of hell, heaven, and salvation. Tom also explores different theological views, including: 🔥 What does Tom believe about the nature of hell? 🌍 Are annihilationism or universalism valid Christian beliefs? 💔 How can we find joy in heaven if loved ones are absent? Join Tom as he delves into the complexities of eternal life, justice, and how Christian hope can coexist with the tough questions about hell and salvation. This episode provides clarity on age-old debates around heaven, hell, and the fate of humanity, from one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars. 00:00 Intro 00:57 What is hell? Is the lake of fire a metaphor? 07:57 What does the Bible teaches about hell? Is there a strong case for annihilationism in the Bible or is eternal torment the only option? Why doesn’t the Hebrew Bible make a stronger case for hell? 16:51 How can there be no tears in heaven if there are some members of our family that we dearly love in hell? How can we make sense of good people who die without accepting Jesus? 25:01 What is ‘universalism’? Does everyone come to accept Jesus in the end?
