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TechnoratiPOST PUBLISHED INOctober, 2011
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Is There Grace Beyond the Grave?
October 23rd, 201104:48 PM ETIf coming to Jesus Christ in repentance and trust is necessary for salvation—and I believe that it is—then the doctrine of universal redemption hinges on whether there can be repentance and salvation after physical death. Many people go to their graves without ever acknowledging Jesus as their Savior—some without ever hearing His name. If it ... -
Presuppositions and Interpretations: How Our Assumptions Affect Our Understanding of the Bible, Part 3 of 3
October 21st, 201112:08 AM ETPart 3 is the continuation and conclusion of this series that has been examining how our presuppositions can affect our interpretation of Scripture, specifically with regard to our understanding of issues surrounding doctrines of heaven and hell. The challenge is to make sure our interpretations are built on the solid foundation of the whole counse... -
"Heaven: We Have a Problem" What Does the Bible Say About Heaven and Who Goes There?
October 16th, 201102:55 PM ETNot long ago I was talking with my husband about heaven and hell and who goes where and why. He told me, “You have a big problem with your idea that God will restore everything and everybody. There are verses in the Bible that clearly teach that some people will never be restored to God.” I agreed; I do have a problem. But I said, “We bo... -
I Wonder What Would Happen . . . If a Christian Took a Queer Studies Class
October 14th, 201105:07 PM ETAs reported in the Christian Post on October 14, 2011, CSU Fullerton has become the fourth Cal State school to adopt a Queer Studies minor, to the delight of the LGBT community and the consternation of Christians. One more example of Christian values being eroded in our culture—what are we to do now? When I read the headline “Cal State Fullert... -
Presuppositions and Interpretations: How Our Assumptions Affect Our Understanding of the Bible, Part 2 of 3
October 14th, 201112:28 AM ETThis series of posts is a call to take a hard look at the filters through which we view the Bible. Our interpretations of Scripture can be colored by our own set of presuppositions without our even being aware of it. Therefore, it is critically important to step back and scrutinize our assumptions to make sure that they are true, so that the interp... -
Presuppositions and Interpretations: How Our Assumptions Affect Our Understanding of the Bible, Part 1 of 3
October 08th, 201111:14 PM ETAll of us view the world through the grid of a lifetime of accumulated experiences. Whether we’re aware of it or not, we interpret what we see and hear and read according to the framework we have developed. We all have certain presuppositions, and we tend to form our interpretations of the Bible on the basis of what we already believe. This serie... -
Reconciliation: The Heart of God's Grand Plan for Creation
October 02nd, 201102:25 AM ET"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body...
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