# Paul Marston > Christian Author ## Posts - [New Opinion Article: “Hell is not unending torment without hope”](https://www.paulmarston.net/new-opinion-article-hell-is-not-unending-torment-without-hope/): Following the publication of a letter in the August issue of Christianity magazine, a new opinion article has now been published on Premier Christianity, titled:Hell is not unending torment without hope The short piece summarises the biblical and theological reasoning behind the view that the final end for the determinedly unrepentant is destruction, rather than eternal conscious torment. About the article In Hell is not unending torment without hope, the article draws attention to the consistent New Testament teaching that final judgement results in destruction, a complete and irreversible end, rather than eternal suffering. This interpretation highlights the justice and […] - [Letter by Paul Marston Published in Christianity Magazine (August Issue)](https://www.paulmarston.net/letter-by-paul-marston-published-in-christianity-magazine-august-issue/): In August, Christianity magazine in the UK published a letter by Paul Marston, offering a response to comments made by Dr R. T. Kendall. The letter engages with key theological questions about judgement, annihilation, and the nature of eternal life, all topics which are explored in depth in the book Death and ‘Hell’: What the New Testament Does and Does Not Teach. Letter text (as published in August) Questions for Kendall It was lovely to hear from the 90-year-old, faithful Christian leader, R. T. Kendall (‘A word from America’, July). My late friend and co-author Roger Forster was friends with […] - [Unpacking Relational Theology, Video from Paul](https://www.paulmarston.net/unpacking-relational-theology/): We’re happy to share a recent video featuring Paul Marston, where he delves into the subject of relational theology. You can watch the presentation in the YouTube video below from the Ichthus Christian Fellowship. - [After Death: The intermediate state](https://www.paulmarston.net/after-death-the-intermediate-state/): In Hellfire and Destruction  and in After Death: What the New Testament Does and Does Not Teach I show the New Testament is absolutely clear that the ultimate end of the determinedly unrepentant is destruction – meaning ceasing to exist. This is not based on any elaborate exegesis or inference, but because the New Testament repeatedly says it is ‘destruction/perishing’ and when these Greek terms are used in a judgmental sense against humans this is what they always mean. The denial of this in favour of hell as unending torment is based on some weird reinterpretations of plain terms. - [New book published with Grove Books in December 2024](https://www.paulmarston.net/death-and-hell-what-the-new-testament-does-and-does-not-teach/): We’re pleased to announce that a new short book by Paul Marston has been published by Grove Books in December 2024 entitled Death and ‘Hell’: What the New Testament Does and Does Not Teach - [Can Dead Believers Interact with the Living?](https://www.paulmarston.net/can-dead-believers-interact-with-the-living/): In my book Hellfire and Destruction, I show that the Bible does not teach hell as unending suffering but destruction. I also argue that the most likely state for those who are dead and awaiting the resurrection is unconscious sleep. This present article asks whether the dead can come to visit the living and interact with them. Background In the ancient world, many different cultures had a belief that the dead continued in some form after death. N T Wright gives a lot of material on this.[1] In Sumerian cultures the place of the dead contained gods/goddesses, dead humans, and […] - [Memories and Tribute to Roger Forster](https://www.paulmarston.net/roger-forster-memories-and-tribute/): My wife and I heard with sadness that my longtime friend and co-author Roger Forster passed away peacefully in his sleep on 17th January 2024.   - [New book published: Hellfire and Destruction](https://www.paulmarston.net/hellfire-and-destruction-book/): In December 2023, a new book by Paul Marston has been published entitled Hellfire and Destruction: What Does the Bible Really Say about Hell? Published by Wipf & Stock, the book is available in paperback, hardback and kindle edition. Find out more below: - [Author profile on GoodReads](https://www.paulmarston.net/author-profile-on-goodreads/): Another small update to let readers know that you can now find Paul Marston’s books on GoodReads. Goodreads is the world’s largest site used by readers and has a really useful book recommendation feature which is often used by Kindle users. By being on GoodReads, it will help people discover the existing books written by Paul and allow people to leave reviews and ask the author questions. All Paul’s books publications have been collated under the name Paul Marston on GoodReads including early editions which were originally published under the name V. Paul Marston. If you have read any of […] - [Amazon Author page](https://www.paulmarston.net/amazon-author-page/): Quick update to say that an Amazon Author page is now online, which aggregates all books available on Amazon written by the Christian author Paul Marston, you can access this here: Paul Marston’s book available on Amazon On the Amazon author page, you will be able to see Paul’s books available in print available directly from Amazon and via Amazon Marketplace in addition to books out of print which are available through Marketplace resellers and books available on the Kindle. In the future we hope to add Kindle editions of Paul’s writings on Amazon and also make these available as […] - [Website refresh](https://www.paulmarston.net/website-refresh/): This website has been given a long due refresh and now includes links to where you can download Paul’s publications and order his books. The first version of PaulMarston.net was put online in 2006 and built in static HTML and as such was difficult to update. This new website has been built in WordPress, with Paul now having the ability to update the content and add news. If there are questions about Paul’s writing you would like to see answered please contact him so he can respond. ## Pages - [Roger Forster](https://www.paulmarston.net/roger-forster/): Open Memorial Service to Roger Forster Everyone is invited to the Thanksgiving Service on 4th May 2024.  Please see below for details of this service and to book tickets. Book at https://ichthus.churchsuite.com/events/3wzhwoxm You can read Paul’s Memories and Tribute to Roger Forster here, and the Premier Christianity magazine’s obituary of Roger Forster here. - [Paul Marston, Author](https://www.paulmarston.net/): Paul Marston is a Christian Author based in the United Kingdom who has published several books covering Christian faith, Science, Marriage, Family and Social issues. This website catalogues his publications from 1970 to 2023 and, with the author’s permission, provides many of them to download free of charge in English and Mandarin Chinese. You can find out more about Paul Marston here and you can contact Paul directly here. The latest news and updates from Paul are below including new publications, articles and responses to questions received: - [God’s Strategy in Human History: From the Forewords & Endorsements](https://www.paulmarston.net/gods-strategy-in-human-history-from-the-forewords/): Find out more about the book here Foreword Howard Marshall Professor Emeritus of New Testament, University of Aberdeen, Scotland We are sometimes given the impression that the only viable meta-framework for evangelical biblical theology is an Augustinian-Calvinist one in which everything that happens is predestined by God as the total sovereign over the universe; a rigid determinism controls everything. The Bible is then interpreted in accordance with this presupposition. Such an approach is not free from difficulties, especially in regard to the doctrine of God as a being who predestines some to salvation and others to condemnation in what appears […] - [Mandarin Chinese book downloads 普通话](https://www.paulmarston.net/free-mandarin-book-downloads/): Christianity: the Evidence Download here ‘Christianity: the Evidence’ in Mandarin Chinese as a PDF God’s Strategy in Human History Download here ‘God’s Strategy in Human History’ in Mandarin Chinese as a PDF Understanding the Biblical Creation Passages Download here ‘Understanding the Biblical Creation Passages’ in Mandarin Chinese as a PDF - [Books available to order](https://www.paulmarston.net/books-to-buy/): Death and ‘Hell’: What the New Testament Does and Does Not Teach Paperback £4.95. Available at Grove Books or Amazon. For over 1800 years many have preached and taught notions of an eternal conscious burning hell for evildoers. But does the New Testament itself actually support such a view? This helpful book examines the relevant texts in their contexts and makes a strong, clear case for a final judgment that leads to destruction rather than ongoing torment. Hellfire and Destruction: What Does the Bible Really Say about Hell? Paperback: $16 / £13 RRP. Available at: Amazon, Wipf & Stock Kindle […] - [Contact](https://www.paulmarston.net/contact/): If you would like to contact Paul Marston, please use this contact form below, or by post: Address: Paul Marston, 143 Longmeanygate, Leyland. Lancashire, PR26 6TD, United Kingdom. - [Books to download](https://www.paulmarston.net/free-book-downloads/): Biblical Bases for Key Doctrines Download book in PDF for free Published by Lifesway, 2017 16 key doctrines covered: Christians, Divorce and Remarriage Download book in PDF for free Published by Lifesway, 2006 ISBN: 0-9553742-1-9978-0-9553742-1-0 This book is written with a concern that Christians need not only to “believe the right things” about right and wrong, but to understand the basis on which they hold them to be so. Jesus brought us the truth on ethical issues–including those involved in divorce and remarriage. This book looks at the record of the teachings of Jesus, in their cultural context, and closely […] - [Publications](https://www.paulmarston.net/publications/): Some of these can now be downloaded free as pdfs, others are in print and can be ordered.  Joint book publications by Paul Marston and Roger Forster United Kingdom Foreign Editions Solo book publications Foreign Editions Note regarding author name: V Paul Marston The majority of Paul’s writings have been published under the name Paul Marston, but a few early books were published under the name V. Paul Marston, sometimes referenced as V Paul Marston (Victor Paul Marston). Please note V. Paul Marston is indeed the same author as Paul Marston and reflects Paul’s name given at birth: Victor Paul […] - [About Paul Marston](https://www.paulmarston.net/about/): In thinking about whether to read an article or a book people inevitably want to know something about the author, so here is a bit of personal bio.  I am, though, conscious that Paul twice quoted: “but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 9:24 It is a sobering thought that, at the end of time, all that we have done to build up the church will be tested by the fire of the […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)