Theology
The posts in this category are longer and generally deal with specific topics in theology. This is in contrast to the short devotional posts and the multi-part Bible studies.
The Upside-Down Nature of the Kingdom of God
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The kingdom of God is unlike anything else we find in this world. The upside-down nature of the kingdom celebrates the weak and powerless.
What Is the Significance of the Cross?
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The cross represents many things to different people. But the significance of the cross is mostly in what happened there with Jesus' victory.
Pentecost and the Valley of Dry Bones
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Ezekiel's vision of a valley of dry bones that God gave life to is a look ahead to the life-giving Spirit of God that came at Pentecost.
Is God in All Things?
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Is God in all things? Your answer to that will likely depend on your view of God. But I do believe that, in a sense, he is in all things.
Why Is Salvation Described as a Plan?
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Salvation is often times described as a plan. And that is very appropriate. Salvation has been God's plan from the beginning of creation.
The Intermediate State for Believers
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What happens to the believer between their physical death and their resurrection at the last day? What is this intermediate state we are in?
Where Was Jesus During His Three Days in the Grave?
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Jesus was crucified on Friday and resurrected on Sunday. Where was Jesus during that period between his death an resurrection?
Jesus: The Son of Man and Daniel 7
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Jesus' favorite term for himself was the Son of Man. Why did he choose this title? What is the significance of the Son of Man?
Doubting Can Be Good and Useful for the Believer
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How do you respond to doubt in your walk with Christ? Rather than hide or suppress it, confront it. Use it as a learning experience and grow.
Unity of the Father and Son
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The Shema affirms that for Israel there was only one God. Paul reworded it to express that there is one God and one Lord. Not two, but one.
The Doctrine of Predestination?
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The doctrine of predestination is hotly debated. But it is not really that complicated. It simply refers to what God has decided beforehand.
Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations Today?
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There are many reasons why there are so many denominations within Christianity today. Some are valid and some are unfortunate.
