Tag Archives: end times

Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 3

Hatred (Gen 4:8)  Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Because of the jealousy caused by sin, Cain became … Continue reading

Posted in Heaven, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 2

To understand our salvation, we have to understand what the Curse cost us. Multiply (Gen 1:28a)  God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Sex and bearing children aren’t … Continue reading

Posted in Heaven, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 2

The Blue Parakeet: The End, Part 2 (The New Earth)

Paradise Strong’s Dictionary says “paradise” derives from the Hebrew pardec, meaning an orchard or forest. It’s a reference back to Eden. This is strongly suggested by – (Rev. 2:7b) To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat … Continue reading

Posted in Blue Parakeet, The Blue Parakeet, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Blue Parakeet: The Story’s End, Part 1 (The Resurrection)

We’ve covered the creation accounts, the sin of Adam and Eve, the Curse, God’s covenant with Abraham, and several strands of Old Testament thought that tie the Law of Moses tightly to Christianity, at least more tightly than we normally … Continue reading

Posted in Blue Parakeet, The Blue Parakeet, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Surprised by Hell: Gehenna

In the New Testament, every reference to “hell” in the English is a reference either to Hades, Tartarus, or Gehenna. Gehenna is used 12 times. It’s well known that Gehenna was the dump outside Jerusalem where trash was burned. And … Continue reading

Posted in Hell, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments