Q: Does annihilationism follow from eternal life being dependent on salvation? No — eternal life in Scripture means more than mere existence. People physically alive are called "dead" (spiritually); believers have "eternal life" now while still mortal. Life and death are more than existence and non-existence.

The annihilationist argument: only believers have eternal life, so unbelievers cease existing. Mike's response: "eternal life" and "death" in Scripture aren't about existence vs non-existence. People alive now are called dead (spiritually); believers have eternal life while still mortal. These terms describe quality/relationship, not mere existence.