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Category Archives: Heaven
Salvation 2.0: Part 2.6: The Afterlife
In short, the Bible doesn’t say much about where we go when we die. It says quite a lot about where we wind up at the end of this age. There will be a resurrection of the saved — sometimes … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Part 2.5: Immortality
The NT plainly teaches that humans/souls are mortal by nature but may become immortal by the will of God. (Rom 2:7 ESV) to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Part 2.4: Spirit and soul
Let’s talk “spirit” and “soul” first. Now “spirit” can refer to the Holy Spirit, an attitude (“a spirit of anger”), and in either Greek or Hebrew, the wind and the breath. It’s easy to see how both languages might use … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Part 2.3: The nature of humans
The nature of humans First, we need to understand that humans do not possess a soul that is innately immortal. I know your mom and dad and favorite Sunday school teacher taught you that, but they are mistaken. That particular … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Part 2.2: Where is heaven?
Now, the Bible plainly describes the next age as being the merger of heaven and earth, with God living with man. “The meek shall inherit the earth.” Why would the meek want to inherit something that will be burned to … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Part 2.1: For — the next age
The Lord’s Prayer will not be fully answered until Jesus returns, at which time heaven and earth will merge and God’s will will be done on earth as in heaven. (Rev 21:1-5 ESV) Then I saw a new heaven and … Continue reading
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Part 9 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins:
Part 9 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 9: Conclusions For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Part 3: Bodies in the … Continue reading
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Part 8 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: The Thief on the Cross and Lazarus
Part 8 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 8: The Thief on the Cross and Lazarus For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better … Continue reading
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Part 7 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: Why Song Leaders Lead Bad Songs
Part 7 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 7: Why song leaders lead bad songs For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. … Continue reading
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Part 6 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: A New Hope
Part 6 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 6: A New Hope For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Part 3: Bodies … Continue reading
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