Introduction How should Christians form their identity considering the truth of the Gospel? 1 Peter is filled with exemplars and scripture that helps to form the Christian community’s identity. Peter is desiring to form the community during their situation and experiences. Connecting narratives and stories to a person’s experiences helps to form […]
Jesus: The Messiah Born in Scandal Snapshot Jesus birth is one of great scandal. Most translations make it sound like they were rejected from a hotel or motel but this is an unlikely reading. In reality, Joseph’s own family rejected him from their guest room and they then stayed in the barn. Introduction Walk by
Hell, Free Will, and a loving God (part 2) Snapshot God has given free will and this gives people the ability to reject God. Following Christ is not merely about rewards but is about relationship and that cannot be forced. Even a good place is miserable if a person does not want to be there.
How can a loving God send people to hell? A loving God is more than love Why would a loving God send someone to hell? This is a question that many people ask whether they are a skeptic or believer. Considering God is love (1 John 4:8), it can be difficult
The Moral Argument supports the existence of God: A case for God Introduction to Moral Argument Morality is a largely contested field between theists and atheists as both groups try to navigate morality and its implication. In order to make sense of morality, one must also understand logic
Disadvantages of Inerrancy: Developing a new term Introduction When thinking of the enlightenment, and discovery of different New Testament Autographs, inerrancy of Scripture has become an important doctrine of debate in American Culture. The doctrine of inerrancy is the belief that the Bible is without error, although without error
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A suffering God: Uncovering the meaning of suffering Snapshot: Suffering is part of the world and all people experience deep suffering. God is outside of time and therefore experiences all time at once. Therefore the crucifixion was longer than 6 hours in the mind of God. God can identify with our suffering and even our
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The heretical views of Arius and the trinity led to the Athanasius leading the charge to fight for Christian monotheism as it was under threat. The results of this debate has formed Christianity over the last 2,000 years.
Aquinas Theodicy: Vindication of God in Light of Evil Introduction Theodicy is an important topic in which Christians must be prepared to defend and explain. Many arguments have been given throughout history regarding the existence of evil with a God that is omnipresent, good, and omnipotent. The challenge of Christianity is
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This is a post mapping out my journey to becoming a Christian and significant growth events after. This is my Testimony.
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