Category Archives: resurrection

If Most Everyone Will Have Eternal Life with God Anyway, then Why Do We Need to Share the Good News of Jesus?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Recently we discussed whether those who have not heard the good news or who even follow other religions might receive eternal life and live in God’s community after death—even if they never became followers of Jesus during this lifetime. My … Continue reading →

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Hell? Conditional Immortality? Something Else? What Happens to Those Who Reject God?

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

I agree with believers who suggest that God offers eternal life after death to everyone — even those who have never heard, and even those of other religions. Thus it is possible that all who ever lived could be part of … Continue reading →

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‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life’; Is Jesus the Only Way to Life? Yes and No

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

When we read of the teaching and actions of Jesus, it becomes clear that Jesus is nothing if not inclusive. He is free with forgiveness, healing, and acceptance and is not at all the sort of person who creates barriers. … Continue reading →

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How Does One Explain the Crucifixion of Jesus to Young Children?

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Recently, a reader asked an excellent question. This is our discussion, but I have not used their real name. Joe wrote: I’ve talked with you in the past. The other day, my 3 year old son and I were talking … Continue reading →

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Doubting Thomas Could be My Patron Saint!

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

Do you have difficulty accepting some things believers claim with certainty as God’s very truth? Do you sometimes question things you were taught in church and Sunday school? Then you might be a doubter. Well I am a doubter too—and … Continue reading →

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Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross?

Posted on March 7, 2016 by

We talked last time about three atonement theories that I believe are woefully misguided and miss the point of Jesus’ death completely: The Ransom Theory, the Satisfaction Theory, and the Substitutionary Atonement Theory (Penal Substitution). All three are inadequate to … Continue reading →

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Death is Not the End Because Jesus Offers Us Eternal Life and Happiness

Posted on August 3, 2015 by

The first four aspects of the Good News are very energizing, exciting, and fulfilling; and they impact our lives tremendously. If these were the only benefits we receive from the Good News of Jesus, then they are more than enough. … Continue reading →

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