Tag Archives: Romans 5

Hopeful Universalism and a Gentle Alternative

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

Previously, we discussed whether God will punish anyone in eternal hell; and I concluded that the misguided idea of punishment in eternal conscious torment is inconsistent with God’s character and that the Bible does not even teach such a thing. … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Original Sin: How Calvin’s TULIP Falls Apart

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Genesis 2-3 tells the story of Adam and Eve with a focus on their ‘fall’ from innocence by the disobedience of eating the forbidden fruit. We discussed last time why we should not take this story as an historical narrative; … Continue reading →

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We Do Not Inherit Original Sin from Adam

Posted on April 18, 2016 by

Fear, pain, guilt, shame… Misery, insecurity, conflict, alienation… Greed, hate, exploitation, violence…Death. This is the world we live in. It has been this way in all times and all places. It is our human condition. Sometimes it is somewhat bearable; … Continue reading →

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