Category: Christian Theology

What Is the Nature of God’s Sovereignty, and How Does it Relate to Human Free Will?

The concept of God's sovereignty and human free will has been a topic of debate among scholars and theologians for centuries. In this article, we explore the biblical perspective on the nature of God's sovereignty and how it relates to human free will, examining the interplay between divine control and human choice. Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the tension between God's all-powerful rule and humanity's free agency.

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What Does the Bible Really Say About the Final Judgment?

Overall, the Bible teaches that the final judgment is a time of great importance when all people will be held accountable for their actions and when the righteous will be rewarded and the wicked punished. It is a time of great importance for all believers, and it is important to live a life that is pleasing to God, anticipating this day.

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What Did Jesus Christ Teach About Hell?

What did Jesus mean in the above text when he said people would be ‘thrown into hell?’ How are we to understand “the eternal fire” that Jesus warned us about, is it literal or symbolic? What did Jesus really teach about hell? What does the Bible really say?

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What Does the Bible Really Say About Death?

There are numerous passages in the Bible that address the condition of the dead. In general, the Bible teaches that death is a natural part of the human experience after the sinful rebellion of Adam. According to the Bible, the dead are unconscious and do not experience anything. In the book of Ecclesiastes, it is written: “For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even the memory of them is forgotten” (Ecclesiastes 9:5). This passage suggests that the dead are not aware of anything and do not have any consciousness or perception of their surroundings. The Bible also teaches that the dead will be resurrected on the last day. When the Bible talks about the condition of the dead, it presents it in five senses, (1) knowing nothing, (2) asleep-like state, (3) being powerless, (4) returning to the dust of the ground, (5) and awaiting a resurrection.

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What Does the Bible Really Say About Salvation?

A price paid to buy back or to bring about a release from some obligation or undesirable circumstance. A ransom is a sum of money or a price demanded or paid to secure the freedom of an enslaved person. The basic idea of “ransom” is saving somebody from an oppressed condition or dangerous situation through self-sacrifice, such as a price that covers or satisfies justice. At the same time, the term “redemption” is the deliverance that results from the ransom.

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What Does the Bible Really Say About Reconciliation?

The Bible teaches that reconciliation is the process of bringing two parties who were separated or in conflict back into a state of harmony and unity. This can happen on a personal level, such as reconciling with a friend or family member, or on a larger scale, such as reconciling nations or groups of people. In the New Testament, the concept of reconciliation is closely tied to the message of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to bring reconciliation between God and humanity, which was made possible through his death on the cross. He reconciled us to God by taking upon himself the punishment for our sins, so that we could be forgiven and reconciled to God. This reconciliation is offered to all people, regardless of their background or circumstances, and is available to anyone who believes in Jesus and repents of their sins.

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THE KNOWABILITY OF GOD: What Do We Know? What Can We Know?

According to the Bible, it is possible to know God. In the Bible, God reveals himself to people through various means, such as through his creation, his word (the Bible), and through Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, God reveals himself to the Israelites through his actions and his laws, which were given to them through Moses. God also reveals himself through prophets, who spoke on his behalf and delivered messages from him to the people. In the New Testament, God reveals himself fully and definitively through Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh (John 1:14). Jesus is the complete and ultimate revelation of God, and through him, we can come to know and understand God more fully.

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What Does the Bible Really Say About the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit?

Some have felt that this verse suggests that the Holy Spirit lives within the believers and is in them, providing guidance, comfort, and strength. This is not the case. This is not how the Holy Spirit guides and directs Christians. Some Calvinistic and charismatic-minded Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is given to believers at the moment of conversion and indwells them for the rest of their lives, providing them with spiritual gifts and enabling them to live in accordance with God's will. If this were the truth of the matter, Christians would never sin, make a mistake, or err in any way. The Holy Spirit would guide the Christian in some things and then let them run a muck in other things. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a very misunderstood aspect of the Christian faith, and if understood properly, it is a source of strength and guidance for believers as they seek to follow Jesus and live for him. So, within this article, the reader will receive what the Bible really says about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

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