Many years ago, a fellow follower of Jesus whom I deeply loved and highly respected, handed me a typed, mimeographed manuscript (are you old enough to remember mimeographed papers?) he had recently written; he wanted me to read it and let him know what I thought of it. Upon reading his manuscript the first time,Continue reading “Death Died Today”
Category Archives: Eschatology: What Might or Might Not Happen in the Future
4 Views: Who Has the Final Word?
You may not want to hear it. You may not believe me. But I want to tell you an astonishing truth right up front: not all authentic, born again followers of Jesus on this planet believe exactly the same as you do, but they’re still believers in Jesus! I know, I know . . .Continue reading “4 Views: Who Has the Final Word?”
Apokatastasis
[NOTE: To begin, I invite you to read another teaching on this website titled Apokatastasis Reference Materials. These two teachings may not completely jibe with one another, because I simply cannot keep up with all the new materials constantly being offered about the subject; new materials become available almost daily.] This teaching is simply someContinue reading “Apokatastasis”
The Image of God
The Bible makes the startling claim in Genesis 1: 26 and 27 (and Genesis 9: 6) that human beings were created in the “image of God.” That’s what the reference says, but what does it mean to be created in God’s image? By basic definition “image” means a “representation of something.” We know from manyContinue reading “The Image of God”
God’s Purposes For You
Precisely what—if anything—did Jesus of Nazareth accomplish by means of his birth, his life on earth, his tortuous death on the cross, his resurrection, and his return to heaven some 2,000 years ago? Coupled with that question is this: What are God’s ultimate purposes for his entire creation? For you? Are there answers to suchContinue reading “God’s Purposes For You”
God’s Will For You
Don’t misunderstand the title of this teaching! I don’t presume to have the faintest clue about God’s will for you in the day-to-day events of your life. If I claim I do, that’s presumptuous and foolish of me! In fact, don’t let anyone else ever presume to know what God’s will is for you inContinue reading “God’s Will For You”
Eternal LIFE
Got LIFE?! As I visit with various followers of Jesus and pre-followers here and there in person and by correspondence, soical media, and e-mail around the world, I find that many of them have only a vague, nebulous concept of what real LIFE—eternal LIFE—is all about. Here’s what the Bible teaches: Eternal LIFE is God’s ownContinue reading “Eternal LIFE”
Water
Water. What a mysterious substance! On one occasion Jesus said: “Those who believe in Me will have rivers of living water flowing out of their innermost being.” He was speaking about Holy Spirit Who would later come to reside permanently in his followers. (John 7: 37 – 39) There’s an interesting principle found throughout theContinue reading “Water”
Satan: From Beginning to End
When the Bible uses the phrase, “in the beginning,” it is speaking of the origination point of the subject in question. For example, “In the beginning God created the universe and the earth.” Before their creation, there were no heavens and earth. Their creation had a starting point in time—in the beginning. The Bible declares “TheContinue reading “Satan: From Beginning to End”
“Good” Good News vs “Bad” Good News
We’ve all seen little religious leaflets someone leaves at our front doors or in restaurant bathrooms; or, from time to time we see them being blown about on downtown sidewalks on a windy day. Sure you’ve seen them: the kind a zealous religious person hands to you as you round a street corner or youContinue reading ““Good” Good News vs “Bad” Good News”
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