Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Damnation

by Derek Ryan Kubilus

What if everything we’ve heard about hell is wrong? 
 
Eternal torment. A lake of fire. Wailing and gnashing of teeth. Many of us have sat through enough sermons to know what awaits us if we slip up. These dark visions of the afterlife seem a bit sadistic. Is there any hope within the Christian faith if this is the God of Love we serve?  
 
In this lively debut, Derek Ryan Kubilus makes the case for universal salvation. Kubilus shows how our ideas about hell have been distorted by mistranslation of the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures. Armed with proof-texts, those in power have used threats of eternal damnation as an instrument of control. Arguing that such torture is contrary to God’s nature, Kubilus offers an alternative understanding of hell—a temporary and holy rehabilitation, reconciling all creation in Christ. 
 
Theologically serious and culturally engaged,  Holy Hell  will shake readers’ assumptions about a seemingly implacable Christian doctrine that chains so many to eternal dread. In its place, Kubilus offers a vision for a church that serves all people with compassion, wherever they are in their journey toward Christ.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Theology, Christianity, Religion, Christian

199 pages, Paperback

Published February 27, 2024

Reviews

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Early in my ministry I once told a woman, concerned over the eternal fate of her Christian-skeptical husband, that I do not believe that God stops working on us when we die. And eventually, all of creation, is drawn to God. In that moment, tears sprung to her eyes and a tension left her shoulders. The change was immediate and evident. She had just heard The Good News that her soul so desperately needed to hear.

In "Holy Hell," The Rev. Kubilus offers us that Good News in a thorough and accessible way. While I've also defined myself as some form of Christian universalist, I've never read all the reasonings and arguments, evidence, translations, hopes & in one place before. If not all of them, then certainly many of them. This book is a gift to the Church that has been haunted by hell.

It will certainly become a reference point in preaching, teaching, and conversation for me and I'll recommend it far and wide.

There are several points that I wish had been more nuanced in the book.

Kubilus talks about spanking/parent discipline and he makes it clear he's not a parent so really doesn't get an opinion. But I wish he would have done some research on spanking and the long term negative effects it can have in correcting behavior. I feel like it would be more nuanced and actually fleshed out how harmful certain attitudes or methods of punishment are for rehabilitation.

I also would have liked to have seen a further dive into universalism in the Hebrew scriptures. He makes a reference to a first century Jewish teacher hearing Jesus's statement that people will come from all corners of the earth would hear universalism. This image is present in Isaiah and other Hebrew Bible texts, however.

Lastly, I would have liked to have seen a deeper discussion on The New Creation, the bodily resurrection, and the restoration of all things. But perhaps that falls too much out of the scope of this one book and it's goal to convert the idea of eternal damnation - which is does quite effectively.

Thank you Vicar Derek for a momentous and hope-filled work

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rev. Kubilus offers a compelling and hopeful interpretation of the Christian scriptures that calls into question centuries of religious obsession with damnation and hell. He does so with wit, wisdom, and humility, truly pastoring the reader out of (the fear of) hell.

The research is thorough and worthy of any graduate-level text, yet written to be accessible to those at any level of religious or theological understanding. This is a must-read!

[Robert D. Cornwall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I need to start by saying that my own view of hell and salvation are similar if not the same as those expressed in Holy Hell. I should also say that I am co-authoring a book on hell with Ron Allen that is a sequel to Second Thoughts about the Second Coming: Understanding the End Times, Our Future, and Christian Hope, so I read Holy Hell with our book as a filter. While his position on hell and salvation is similar to mine, in the end, I found the book to be rather meandering.

The book's title suggests that Kubilus will present a case against eternal damnation. While he does address the issue of hell, this is more a book about universal salvation, and a particular form (purgatorial universalism). I think the book could have been improved if, he had focused on presenting his arguments for this version of universalism, which is inclusivist but not pluralistic.

While it is intended for a lay audience, what to me seemed a disorganized format seems to rule against it being used by that audience. I also found some of his personal stories rather odd, especially comparing our relationship to God to his relationship with his dog. Of course, I am a bit biased since I am writing on a similar topic for the same audience.

[Ag · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tiny disclaimer before I get started: I am not a devout Christian. I am not an atheist also. I have been a part of more than one church. I have been a part of a church choir. I have studied to be a Sunday school teacher. I have been a part of a super-inclusive and super-small LGBT+ church. I have had a nail tech who was an ordained minister – up until she moved to a country where women couldn’t be ordained. I have met the most awesome Christian people and we have had the most awesome conversations. Yet here I am – me and my agnostic brain. My special interest is in Christianity and religions in general. I want to know what idea originated where. And this book is here for it.
If you are me, then this book is EVERYTHING. It is everything I was ever looking for a book about the bible and Christianity in general, and then some more. Ok, much more. A lot more. And, trust me, I studied philosophy at university, I have always been super interested in all sorts of theoretical ecclesiastical research, and I have read a lot. this. Was. The. Best. One. ever.
The whole book felt like a huge gulp of fresh air. If you are anything like me, if you too have struggled with many theological concepts and biblical truths being repeated again and again, if you too have felt that all those truth-repeaters are lost in translation or lost in misinterpretations, this book sets it all straight, this makes it such a validating read.
The book is also incredibly, indescribably well-written, and well-structured. Every chapter makes sense and the way they follow each other makes more and more sense of everything you have always wanted to know. Me, that is. I don’t know about others.
Although the book’s main focus is biblical hell, there is so much more in there. I really wish the author wrote more books, on more subjects; whatever biblical thing he ever decides to write anything, I will be here – eagerly awaiting it.
None of what’s in this book goes against any of the general beliefs that hold all of Christianity together. It is written with so much love, so much faith, and yet so much clarity.

[Robert Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Derek’s rendering of a hell without its celestial power is a fresh reading of both theological texts and scriptural understanding. He makes a universalist understanding (or at least an understanding of a lack of eternal hell) of God both accessible and palatable for the reader who might be new to the topic. I thoroughly enjoyed my journey through the book. I commend it to all who might be curious about this topic, as it is a worthy primer of the subject.

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting book. While I appreciate many of the ideas presented, I struggle and wrestle with the universalism approach.

There is so much evil and rejection of God that I find it challenging to accept that belief system.

Yet, I am hopeful in my knowledge of God that he is way greater and mightier than I can imagine.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

“For most of us, heaven and hell are never at the forefront of what we do, but they still haunt us from behind the scenes, tugging on our feelings and attitudes, playing on our deepest fears.”

Derek Ryan Kubilus does an incredible job methodically dismantling our perceptions and misconceptions about hell and laying out an afterlife centered around universalism. A really thought provoking read!

[Amy Griffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thoughtful and approachable book that lays out a very compelling argument against the concept of a literal, eternal, conscious and torturous hell. Instead, the author suggests a universal salvation that fulfills rather than challenges orthodox Christian beliefs.

This book is going to make people who are attached to the retributive idea of hell uncomfortable and comfort people who have lived with the burden of fear of it.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting book club read. Finished with a lot of good ideas and maybe even more questions, but I think that might be the point.

[Allan Bevere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Derek is a pastor scholar. Toward that end, this book brings scholarly rigor with an accessible style of writing. It is insightful and engaging.

Derek presents a strong case for what he terms "purgatorial universalism." But like Festus said to Paul in the book of Acts, I say to Derek, "I am almost persuaded."

Nevertheless, this book is helpful, offering much food for thought. It is an important contribution to the conversation on all things eternal.

I highly recommend it.

[Kristjan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book that I have read recently that tries to present the case for universalism (all are saved). Unlike the first, which seemed to be drive more by frustration, anger and anxiety … this one was well reasoned and calm … primarily focused on the Love of God and what that should mean for us. So let’s get this out of the way first …

1) I am not a universalist.
2) I would love to be wrong.

The author makes some compelling points about the incompatibility of a loving God and the eternal torment of Hell … an idea that could be has never set easily with me. To make these points, the author combs through scripture to highlight where exegesis/interpretation was perhaps more ambiguous that commonly believed … and that approaching them from the viewpoint of the universal love of The Father should coach us more toward a universal concept than an exclusive or selective interpretation … including an in depth look at the nuances of the Kone Greek that helps support a position of universal salvation. The author also discusses why this can be difficult for people to accept … imagine salvation for the likes of Hitler or other historical monsters. We just seem to have this internal need to see evil punished simply for the sake of justice … and this is actually not very Christ like. All told, this is a book that I will need to continually come back to and reflect on each point … and hopefully continue to deepen my own understanding and faith even if I can’t always [completely] accept some of what I find here. After all … one of the guiding principles about funeral homilies that I was taught is that we (the Church), should never place the departed in either Heaven or Hell … but to trust in the mercy of our loving God to hold our loved ones as dearly as we do ourselves.

The chapters and sections in this work are:
Chapter 1 - Haunted by Hell
Chapter 2 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Hell
Chapter 3 - A Hell By Any Other Name
Chapter 4 - A Paddle In The Hands Of An Angry God
Chapter 5 - Breaking Out Of Baby Jail
Chapter 6 - The Bureaucracy Of The Afterlife
Chapter 7 - The Great Work
Chapter 8 - Protestant Purgatory
Chapter 9 - The Circles We Draw
Chapter 10 - Kicking And Screaming
Chapter 11 - A Generous Heresy

Some of the other points that really got my attention are:

It seems that ever since her founding, the church in every age and place has secretly relied on a pernicious, unstated, but almost universal fallacy: the idea that the authority of our leaders is directly proportional to the amount of certainty they can project.

By definition, an everlasting hell neither heals nor teaches. That’s actually the express purpose of this version of hell: that no reform is possible, that the debt can never be repaid. The pain of hell is specifically unredemptive. Rather, the pain exists for its own sake; its only intended purpose is to be felt by the one who is suffering forever and ever.

Whenever we pick up the Bible, read it, put it down and say, “That’s just what I thought,” we are probably in trouble.—Ellen F. Davis, The Art of Reading Scripture

It has become so common and overused that few of us really know what it means anymore. Yet any goldsmith or metallurgist worth their salt would know immediately what the term means and why it has nothing to do with eternal torture. “Fire and brimstone” is an idiom that refers to purification. To be exact, it references the refinement of gold or other precious metals.

A harrow is a heavy rake that is used to “distress” a field. A farmer drags it over their soil to break up the dirt and remove any rocks or roots that might get in the way of the plow. Some people use harrows to glean, to pick up any produce that the harvest left behind. “Harrow” is also an idiom. To “harrow” a person is to distress them, to shake them up. To “harrow” a city or a region is to lay siege to it, to invade with an overwhelming force. Likewise, the Harrowing of Hell was said to be when Christ laid siege to hell itself, shaking its gates, terrifying its devils, and gleaning lost souls.

“When you hear of sepulchres, do not think only of visible ones; your own heart is a sepulchre and a tomb. . . . Are you, yourself, not a Hell, a tomb, a sepulchre, a dead man toward God? . . . Well, then, the Lord comes into souls that seek after him, into the depths of the heart-Hell, and there he lays his command upon death, saying, ‘Bring out the imprisoned souls that are seeking after me!’”

If you read other Greek literature of the time, it becomes clear that aiōnios has never meant “eternal” as in “the forward advancement of time into infinity.”2 In its most literal sense, the word means “of the age” or “of the eon.”3 (We can still hear the shadows of this original meaning in some traditional Christian prayers that end with the line “unto the ages of ages. Amen.”) There is another Greek word, aidios, that really does mean eternal as we think of it, but that is not the word that is used here or anyplace else in the New Testament where punishment in the afterlife is concerned.

Kolasis, the Greek word for “punishment,” is primarily a horticultural term used in gardening, orchard keeping, and vine dressing. The most fundamental translation of the word is “pruning,” and it was only used by way of analogy to represent the punishment of a person. Just as a tree or a vine must be pruned in order to produce fruit more efficiently, so a person must suffer a kind of pruning for the sake of their own fruit.

However, there are two mistakes we can make here. The first is to imagine that the people who are outside of our circle don’t deserve our love, care, or attention, whether it’s because of something they’ve done, someplace they’re from, or just who they are. The second is to imagine that they don’t deserve God’s love, or that they are outside of God’s circle, for those same reasons.

Apokatastasis isn’t just about putting something back where it was; it’s about putting something back where it’s supposed to be. It’s not just a return to a previous state but a return to a rightful state, the state that it was supposed to have been in all along.

To be fair, the Greek word that is usually translated as “tormented,” basanizō, is used elsewhere as a synonym for torture or torment, as one might do to extract information from an enemy, but even that is a kind of linguistic analogy. The most fundamental meaning of the word is, again, metallurgical. It is the word for testing a substance against a touchstone to see whether it is gold.

To be a Christian universalist is not merely to believe that we are saved from hell itself—indeed, we all may experience something of the purgative flames of Gehenna—but it is also to believe that we are saved from the dread of hell, the dread we might feel on our own behalf and, indeed, the dread we might feel for the whole human race.

The first thing that clergy and other leaders can do immediately is to stop using hell as the default translation for words like Gehenna, Sheol, and Hades. By swapping in the original Greek or Hebrew word, we can introduce nuance to our sermons and Bible studies and elicit questions for further discussion.

We wonder why the reputation of our religion is so bad while we bend ourselves over backward trying to find ways to make the case that either (a) God hates some people so much that God tortures them forever and ever or (b) God is somehow so disinterested in humanity that God would allow us to stumble into hell the same way a child might stumble into traffic.

For us, the salvation of an individual soul will never be an emergency. That means we will never be tempted to compromise the ethics of Christ for the goal of creating more Christ followers. It means that we would rather allow someone to pass through this life rejecting Jesus than become the reason that they reject him.

I was given this free advance reader copy (ARC) ebook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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[Richard Fitzgerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Holy Hell, Kubilus argues that eternal torment in hell is inconsistent with the character of God. I resonate with that assertion and have found the traditional view of hell problematic on multiple levels. However, Kubilus begins with and ends with an emotionally based argument that it doesn't feel right, the concept of hell is disturbing to him, and similar types of feelings. This is a very shaky foundation for any argument, including theological arguments. He uses scripture and history to make many of his points, some of which are compelling. In the end, while I agree with Kubilus that eternal conscious torment in hell is not biblical and not consistent with the God revealed in the Bible, he does not successfully argue his Purgatorial Universalism position. Even so, engaging with the book is worthwhile for those who want to gain more clarity on the biblical teaching about God's judgment and salvation.

[Rob Brock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me start by saying that many of my friends and family will be instantly turned off by the title of this book and worry about the fact that I even chose to read the book. If they read it, it is likely they might worry even more. However, the reason I'm giving this four stars is that even if you end up disagreeing with the author, I believe it is worth considering the alternatives to the widely accepted ideas about hell in the broader Christian community. Written by a methodist pastor, this book argues that the entire story of God is redemption, and any concept of hell that is not redemptive is not in line with the nature of God. This ultimately leads to a universalist idea of salvation, which would lead to further discomfort, but I think the ideas are worth wrestling with and discussing. I found the book fascinating and would be happy to discuss it over drinks if any of my friends or family are interested.

[Sara Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether or not you agree with his premise, there is no doubt that this book is well researched. Vicar Kubilus looks at the biblical history of, what is known in most of Christianity, as Hell. No matter how theological and scholarly this book is, it is immensely readable.

[Josh Olds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Over the past several years, I’ve been deconstructing. Not because I wanted to be trendy. Not even necessarily because I found myself hurt by the church—which has been the case for so many that I know and love. Rather, my shifting beliefs came from a realization that the construct of faith into which I had been birthed was much smaller than the expansive, all-encompassing love of God. I tore down walls to find a bigger, beautiful, flourishing community. But I’ve never really known what to do about hell.

Slowly, I moved from “turn or burn” to a better understanding of fire imagery as metaphor, and eventually coming to a place where I saw Hell as the “loving” option—that God was providing a place for all those who would not accept their love, and if that was described with such terrible imagery then maybe that’s because not accepting the love of God is truly a terrible thing.

It was Ted Dekker who started to shake me out of that place of stasis. A fiction writer, Dekker wrote a trilogy of fantasy books that were a beautiful allegory of redemptive history. Some years later, amidst his own changing theology, he penned a fourth book—one that saw even the most irredeemable become redeemed. Later books, expanding on the series, made the themes of universalism even more clear.

But what I could not shake was this question of free will. How can a loving God force people into heaven? How can there be universalism when following God is a free choice? This wasn’t the only question I had, but it was the heart of it. With Holy Hell: A Case Against Eternal Damnation, Derek Ryan Kubilus provided me with all the answers I’d been wanting.

Kubilus argues unequivocally that eternal conscious torment is antithetical to the nature of God. He doesn’t just say that the portrayal of hell is metaphorical or that it’s influenced by Dante. Instead, he argues from a higher authority—we must be interpreting this wrong because the overwhelming evidence suggests that God is not like this. From there, he begins to deconstruct the idea of eternal conscious torment.

Holy Hell begins with the text. The problem is that when our English Bibles use the word “hell,” we import the imagery of our evangelical teaching. Kubilus suggests—and proves rather definitively, in my opinion—that when the Bible uses the words translated “hell” in English, it has something much different in mind. One of the most powerful things I realized from this was that the purpose of “fire and brimstone” wasn’t to destroy, but to refine. Gold put into the fire has all its impurities melt away. This firey version of hell isn’t about damnation, but redemption!

Chapter after chapter, page after page, Holy Hell lovingly, accessibly, and with clarity picks apart the traditional conception of hell and rebuilds it with something better, something holier. And Kubilus doesn’t chuck out Scripture to do so! Rather, he shows that a faithful, contextual reading of Scripture can also lead to this understanding of hell. Kubilus strongly makes the case that “hell” is redemptive, that God’s Kingdom community is for everyone, and that we don’t need to live in fear of separation from God.

For me, this was a paradigm-shifting book. Maybe it will be for you as well.

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Derek Ryan Kubilus's "Holy Hell" is a thought-provoking and audacious exploration of one of Christianity's most controversial and terrifying concepts: hell. Kubilus invites readers into a lively and well-researched debate that challenges the traditional imagery of eternal torment and the lake of fire that has dominated Christian teachings for centuries.

At its core, "Holy Hell" is a book about hope and the boundless love of God. Kubilus embarks on a meticulous examination of biblical texts, arguing that mainstream interpretations of hell have been warped by mistranslations and the agendas of those in positions of ecclesiastical power. He suggests that, instead of the eternal damnation that has been preached to keep believers in line, hell could be seen as a process of purification—a divine therapy, so to speak.

Kubilus isn't just a theologian with an idea; he's a storyteller who brings his vision to life with engaging prose and compelling arguments. His case for universal salvation rests on a God whose essence is love and who desires reconciliation with all creation. This vision of hell as a temporary state where souls are rehabilitated rather than punished indefinitely is not just a theological assertion but a call to reflect on the nature of God and God's relationship with humanity.

"Holy Hell" is as much an academic treatise as it is a cultural critique, delving into how the doctrines of hell have been used to exert control over congregations, instilling fear rather than faith. Kubilus's alternative perspective encourages a church that is inclusive and compassionate, a stark contrast to the image of a God who casts sinners into an abyss of endless suffering.

The writing is accessible, making complex theological concepts understandable to a lay audience without sacrificing depth. Kubilus does not shy away from the potential criticisms and counterarguments that his position may face, making "Holy Hell" a balanced and thorough examination of its subject matter.

For those entrenched in traditional Christian doctrine, "Holy Hell" may be challenging and even unsettling. However, it's a necessary discomfort for anyone seeking to grow in their faith and understanding of divine justice. Kubilus’s work is a beacon for those who have struggled with the concept of a loving God presiding over a realm of eternal punishment, offering a different lens through which to view Christian eschatology.

In conclusion, "Holy Hell" is a provocative, enlightening, and ultimately hopeful book that dares to reimagine one of the most feared aspects of Christian theology. Derek Ryan Kubilus not only questions the foundations of centuries-old teachings but also provides a compelling argument for a more loving and redemptive interpretation of the scriptures. This book is a must-read for theologians, clergy, and believers who are open to questioning and expanding their understanding of what hell could be in the context of a loving and merciful God.

Thanks to NetGalley and Wm. B Eerdmans Publishing Company for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Frank Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I am being somewhat sensational. Nevertheless, Derek Kubilus (who is a Methodist minister) in Holy Hell does make a strong case against God-driven eternal damnation. Kubilus shows us a God who loves us not conditionally, but unconditionally without any need of magic words. Here is the God who does not demand retribution. The God that Holy Hell speaks of is the God that is about loving rehabilitation rather than eternal damnation.

Holy Hell presents us with sort of a Catholic Purgatory, but not just one that purifies believers, while non-believers are damned, but a “purgatory” where both believer and non-believer are purified. In doing so, Kubilus offers a solution to the thorny question, how can a just God let sinners into the divine presence? The answer is a period of rehabilitating purification.

For Kubilus hell as a place becomes holy. It is no longer about eternal damnation. It has become a temporary rehab center.

Some Christian Universalists, myself included, may quibble with Kubilus, perhaps even over the need for afterlife purifying rehabilitation. For the more traditionally orthodox Christian, Holy Hell presents a workable alternative that satisfies the quandary.

Holy Hell is the book that those traditionalist Christians questioning hell, and even those not questioning, need to read. [And it would be good for us universalists who might not agree to also read.] Kubilus, ever the pastor, writes not a polemic, but a pastoral letter, sometimes humorous, always delightful, inviting the reader to consider Christian Universalism.

Having been often called a heretic for my Christian Universalist beliefs, I delighted in reading, “A Generous Heresy (chapter 11),” which ends with these words:

“If the day ever comes that universalism becomes a troublesome groundswell within Christianity, if it ever does start to change the church and her practices from the bottom up, and if it ever begins to shake the corridors of political power, then maybe that title [ed: “generous heresy”] will come. If that does happen, then I hope we wear the moniker with pride. It seems to me that I’d rather be known as a heretic who believes in an overly generous God than as a fully orthodox disciple of damnation.”

To which I would add, “I would rather be known as a heretic whose belief in an overly generous God can in community with other heretics change the world.

[Paul · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book is an easy read, although it took me some time to finish it. This is because as the the author notes in the beginning of the book that if one is an evangelical, fundamentalist, or attends a non-denominational church that there is probably not much that one will agree with. After reading this book, he is correct. I identify as an non-denominational evangelical, hence my rating.

He starts off with an assumption that he doesn't name. Which is that we are all children of God. Yet he does not cite any scripture to back this up. As an evangelical, I do not believe that we are all children of God. If that were the case, what reason would the Bible state that we are adopted into the family of God (Galatians 4:4, Ephesians 1:5)?

Throughout the book, he notes that the word hell is not in the original text as it is a Proto-Germanic word and that other words are used in its place (Sheol, Hades, & Tartarus). Which is true. However, when he talks about the word hell, he cherry picks what he uses from it rather than giving a full description of it. While this may not be dishonest, it sets up a straw man argument where he can argue against the extremes of his opposition.

I understand that draw of wanting to believe that hell is redemptive and how it can psychologically make us feel better, we need to remember that it is not about us. It is about God.

Finally, he doesn't address the main question. If hell is redemptive and we all eventually end up in heaven, then what is the point of Jesus' death?

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this to be a very well crafted argument by a preacher trying to pastor people - to work through scripture using intellect & reason to seek truth.
I already lean towards his way of thinking, but Kubilus took it a few steps further than I had thought before and because of that approachable style, he is able to present a hope-filled look at eternal life that left me with much to continue processing.
Really good book club read & great for discussion.

[Quincy Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciate this case for purgatorial universalism. The final two chapters are where I find myself diverging significantly in theological beliefs, but I so appreciate the challenge to our "traditional" concept of Hell as evangelical Protestants and I hope people read this book for that challenge.

[Kyle Gould · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kubilus does an artful job of weaving stories from ministry and his life with scripture, history, and theology as his case against a hell of eternal punishment. It's a good read for pastors, but it's still accessible enough for interested laity.

[Joel Wentz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A winsome and super-readable argument for a Protestant, purgatorial-universalistic take on the afterlife. A good introduction to the topic and idea, especially for those who may not have wrestled much with it yet.

Full video review here: https://youtu.be/4xWlnwq7KgY

[Kyle Brantley · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5