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Creation: A Poetic Account

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:13:00 -0400

Attachment 147Considering a problem

In Genesis 1:11, 12, we read that God is creating plant life and everything relating to it. Yet, it isn't until Genesis 1:14 that the "luminaries" are created, one of which would be the sun itself.

"Photosynthesis" is the process by which plants convert sunlight to energy. Basically a chemical called "chlorophyll" (which gives plants their green pigment) changes sunlight, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and water into life sustaining food. Plants cannot live without sunlight.

Knowing how

Tongues Are a Sign

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:02:00 -0400

Attachment 146By David McConnell
Preface

From the vantage point we have today it may be difficult for some to appreciate the situation that existed among ethnic Jews as the time of the Christian era drew near. Israel had been under the domination of various Gentile rulers for centuries except for brief periods during which Israel rebelled and gained independence, but only for a relatively

Annihilation Anathema

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:55:00 -0400

Attachment 145When one understands "eternal destruction" in qualitative terms of the TOTALITY of devastation, then annihilation can rightly be understood biblically as referring solely to the "physical demise" of one's being � nothing more and nothing less; that is � annihilation has absolutely NOTHING to do with mankind's post-mortem condition. Such destruction in scriptural terms is relative to temporal and corporeal judgement and in most cases pertinent to God's covenant people. This is seen either in terms of punishment for disobedience, or punishment befalling those who mistreated God's covenant people. Thus when it comes to annihilation a "post-mortem"

Bible Teaching on Divorce

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:11:00 -0400

Attachment 144 By David McConnell

The subject of divorce and Bible teaching on divorce seems to be one of those topics, among many, upon which Christians are divided in their understanding. If this is so, and there is ample evidence that it is indeed so, a question naturally comes to mind: Why was the Bible fashioned in such a way as to obscure the message God apparently wants us to have? I believe there is an answer to this seeming conundrum.

The

all in all

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:45:00 -0400

Attachment 141Eschatology is the study of end times or last days.
It is my view that the major problem with studying this subject is looking out the window.
The reason why that is a problem is that we belive what we see.
The reason why we belive what we see is because we belive that how we behave makes or defines truth. We believe that, because we think that it is actually possible to be separate from God and be separate from his love. We actually think that we can be independent.

So this effects every school of eschatological thought.
Just look out the window!

Outside The Gates

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:51:00 -0400

Attachment 138An appeal is sometimes made to Rev 22:14-15 and then the question asked: "what then happens to the wicked at death?"

This may depend on how "the wicked" are defined � see how Jesus and Paul defined such Mt 5:21-22, 27-28; 1Cor 6:9-11a; Gal 5:19-20. It can safely be said that we all fit in these categories somewhere at some time, and just to cover all possible bases of kingdom excluding behaviour Paul in Gal 5:21 qualifies further by saying "�and the like�" � in other words, any form of unrighteousness disqualifies. What is mentioned in these verses was the fruit of those who perpetually lived under

ELECTION

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:43:00 -0400

By its very nature much of Scripture IS Israel orientated and specific, and thus time or era specific as well, yet this in no way negates its value for believers post Parousia in applying its truths and principles beyond the first-fruits first century time frame, for this reason: Israel was God's redemptive microcosm for what He was outworking in reconciliation on behalf of the whole creation � macrocosm. God predestined, called and elected historic Israel; out of Israel He chose a remnant; through this remnant came the Messiah [Christ]; "in Christ" God called a remnant or "first-fruits"; through this remnant God delivered [saved] "all Israel"; and in redeeming Israel God reconciled the whole world, thus restoring humanity to Himself.

Can There be Love in God's Wrath?

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:05:00 -0400

Attachment 137In the debate over Infinite Grace we have two sides, both saying they are right in their view of God. One says God is this way, and here are my scriptures to prove I am right and here are my scriptures to prove that your scriptures really don�t mean what they say. The other side does the same.

The problem is, IMO, that both sides have a point. The scriptures clearly say that God punishes (or punished depending how you look at it) the wicked. There are those whose fate is eternal destruction, and there are those whom God hates. Yet, on the other hand, there are scriptures that say God�s is love and His grace has no bounds. If this

The Limitation of Words

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:21:00 -0400

Attachment 136
The opponents of Inclusive Grace often challenge the meaning of the word �all� in the scripture that says �as in Adam, all died, so in Christ, all shall me made alive.� The Arminian opponent claims that ALL people were not dead �in Adam� in spite of the scriptural proof, while the Calvinist claims that while ALL were dead in Adam, through no choice of their own, only through choice would ALL be made alive in Christ. So, both camps of believers LIMIT the scope of the word ALL, in order to not violate their theological house.

Inclusive Grace teaches that when God first stepped into covenant history, he chose

Some Things I Have Learned And How I Learned Them

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:16:00 -0400

Attachment 134By David McConnell

�Have you learned lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with you, and stood aside for