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God’s promises to Israel
Theology & Bible

Is Modern Israel the Key to God’s Plan?

Jon Weatherly examines God’s promises to Israel, their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and what that means for Christian views of modern Israel, biblical prophecy, and Middle East politics.

Jon Weatherly · August 15, 2012
creeds in Christian worship
Theology & Bible

Creeds: A Slogan Reexamined

C. Robert Wetzel considers the Restoration Movement’s complicated relationship with creeds and explores how shared affirmations of faith, whether sung or spoken, can become meaningful acts of worship…

C. Robert Wetzel · March 10, 2012
humanity of Jesus
Theology & Bible

In Awe of Jesus

Joseph C. Grana II reflects on Philippians 2, the Kenosis Passage, and what Jesus’ humanity means for understanding Christ—and relating to him in the struggles of daily life.

Joseph C. Grana II · November 12, 2011
Christian unity
Theology & Bible

Faith, Liberty, and Love in the Holy Spirit

Gary Holloway explores Christian unity amid disagreement, arguing from Romans and the Restoration Movement heritage that believers should practice love, extend liberty in disputable matters, and maintain the…

Gary Holloway · July 22, 2011
God's plan for your life
Theology & Bible

God Does Not Have a Plan for Your Life

Does God have a detailed plan for every career, marriage, and major decision? Jennifer Taylor challenges a popular Christian assumption and explores biblical guidance, human freedom, calling, and…

Jennifer Taylor · June 27, 2011
annihilationism
Theology & Bible

Eternal Suffering or Eternal Destruction?

Stanley J. Grenz explains annihilationism, contrasts it with universalism and the traditional view of Hell, and urges Christians to discuss eternal judgment with humility and tears.

Stanley J. Grenz · May 24, 2011
good God and Hell
Theology & Bible

How Could a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell?

Jeff Vines answers a skeptic’s question about Hell, free will, and the goodness of God by focusing on separation from God as Hell’s deepest reality.

Jeff Vines · May 23, 2011
false teaching
Theology & Bible

Rob Bell Isn”t Your Biggest Concern

Brian Jones warns that false teaching is not limited to famous pastors or authors, arguing that every Christian’s doctrine can shape others’ faith, witness, and understanding of Hell.

Brian Jones · May 22, 2011
Hell and universalism
Theology & Bible

Thinking About Hell?

Christian Standard gathers four articles responding to questions raised by Rob Bell’s Love Wins, with thoughtful pieces on Hell, universalism, and God’s wrath.

Christian Standard · March 18, 2011
views of Hell
Theology & Bible

What Should We Believe About Hell?

Glen Elliott considers two views of Hell and urges Christians to handle disputable doctrinal matters with Scripture, humility, liberty, and love.

Glen Elliott · January 2, 2011
God’s justice
Theology & Bible

The Value of Justice

Karen Rees connects global stories of injustice with Scripture’s teaching that God is both loving and just, showing why mercy, judgment, and forgiveness belong together.

Karen Rees · November 12, 2010
tyranny of the paradigm
Theology & Bible

The Tyranny of the Paradigm (Part 1)

Jack Cottrell examines the “tyranny of the paradigm,” showing how controlling assumptions can shape scientific claims and theological interpretation alike.

Jack Cottrell · July 18, 2010
false doctrine
Theology & Bible

Whatever Happened to False Doctrine?

Jeff Faull reflects on the New Testament’s repeated calls to unity and love while challenging the church not to abandon its responsibility to recognize and resist false doctrine.

Jeff Faull · April 11, 2010
theological fads
Theology & Bible

What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 1)

Jack Cottrell reflects on 50 years of theological teaching, contrasting passing fads with enduring fundamentals and defending truth against the rise of relativism in doctrine.

Jack Cottrell · February 7, 2010
women’s roles in church
Doctrinal Issues & Debates

The Point of Christianity 4: Reconciling Male and Female

Douglas A. Foster explores reconciliation as the point of Christianity and asks how Christ’s work should shape the church’s understanding of Scripture, slavery, and women’s roles.

Douglas A. Foster · December 13, 2009
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