Reference

John 3:36

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
34

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

35

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

36

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

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Conditional Immortality (Hell context)
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Punishment Language
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Counter-Arguments

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Inherent Immortality

The verse speaks of "everlasting life" and "not see life," which are conditions or states, not an inherent quality of the soul. It does not explicitly state that the soul is naturally immortal, but rather that belief or unbelief determines whether one experiences life (everlasting or otherwise).

Conditional Immortality (Hell context)

The verse states that the unbeliever "shall not see life" and that "the wrath of God abideth on him," which could be interpreted as an ongoing state of divine displeasure rather than a cessation of existence.

Punishment Language

The verse explicitly states "the wrath of God abideth on him," which is direct language of divine judgment and punishment.