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The act of reducing any created being into nothing. The sentiments of mankind have differed widely as to the possibility and impossibility of annihilation. According to some, nothing is so difficult; it requires the infinite power of God to effect it: according to others, nothing so easy. Existence, say they, is a state of violence; all things are continually endeavoring to return to their primitive nothing: it requires no power at all; it will do it itself: nay, more, it requires an infinite power to prevent it. With respect to human beings, it appears probable from reason; but it is confirmed by Scripture that they will not be annihilated, but exist in a future state, Mat_10:28. Ecc_12:7. Joh_5:24. 1Th_5:10. Mat_25:1-46;Luk_16:22; Luk_16:28. Luk_20:37-38. 1Co_15:1-58 :
See 158, &c. vol. 1: Massilon's Ser. Eng. Trans.; No. 129, Guardian; Blair's Ser. vol. 1: p. 461; and articles DESTRUCTIONISTS, RESURRECTION, SOUL.