Tag: faith
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The Ransom of Mankind
Here is something that sits right at the heart of the Bible. It’s this idea that Jesus gave Himself as a ransom for all. Now, “ransom” isn’t a word we use much anymore, unless we’re watching an old Western or a crime show. But in the Bible, it’s a powerful word. It means a price…
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Predestination – Three Views – Calvinism, Arminianism and Universalism
Article 1: Predestination in Christian Theology: A Biblical and Historical Comparison. Predestination is one of the most significant and debated doctrines in Christian theology. Rooted in Scripture and developed throughout church history, it addresses the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human salvation. Three primary interpretations have emerged within orthodox Christianity: the Calvinist view, the Arminian…
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Predestination –
Few doctrines in Scripture have stirred as much discussion as predestination. At its heart lies a profound question: What is the ultimate scope of God’s saving purpose? Has God predestined only some for eternal salvation, and by default some to eternal torment, or does His plan in Christ ultimately include all humanity?
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Judging Angels – Part 2 From Daniel to Jesus to Paul: How the Saints Share in God’s Judgment.
“Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts? Do you not know that we will judge angels? 1 Corinthians 6:2-3. The apostle Paul’s statement in this passage that believers will “judge the world” and “judge…
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Judging Angels – Part 1 “Do you not know that we will judge angels?”
“Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts? Do you not know that we will judge angels? 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 In the First Epistle to the Corinthians 6:2–3, the apostle Paul makes a striking statement:…
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Judging Angels – Part 4 From Creation to Kingdom: How God’s People Share in His Judgment and Reign
“Do you not know that the saints will judge the world?… Do you not know that we will judge angels?” In 1 Corinthians 6:2–3 the apostle Paul makes a remarkable statement: “Do you not know that the saints will judge the world?… Do you not know that we will judge angels?” For many readers, these…
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Judging Angels – Part 3B Another way of viewing Part 3A
“Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts? Do you not know that we will judge angels? 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 When Scripture speaks of believers judging the world and even angels, it is not introducing…
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Judging Angels – Part 3A From Creation to Christ: Dominion Restored in Genesis, Psalm 8, and the Kingdom of God
“Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts? Do you not know that we will judge angels? 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 The Bible’s teaching that believers will share in Christ’s reign does not begin with Daniel,…
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Parables – To invite or to exclude?
The Paradox of Parabolic Hardening: A Remedial Reading of Matthew 13:15 Matthew 13:15 “for the heart of this people has become dull, with their ears they scarcely hear, and they have closed their eyes, lest they would see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and return, and I would…
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John 3:16 – A Universalist Passage
Some verses in the Bible get so familiar, we stop really hearing them. John 3:16 is one of those. Most of us learned it as kids. We saw it on posters. Some folks even painted it on football helmets. “For God so loved the world…” And we think we already know what that means. But…