The Problem of Evil: Part 4

Evil is not an illusion, but it certainly is a matter of perspective. When Stalin starved millions of people during the 1930's, it was "good" from his perspective and "evil" from ……
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The Problem of Evil: Part 5

Man's judgments are always flawed, because they proceed from the finite mind that does not see the end from the beginning. The only way that we can judge all things perfectly is b……
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The Problem of Evil: Part 6

Some of you may have thought that my last web log diverted from the theme at hand, since I dealt with the duration and nature of "hell," or "the lake of fire." However, no discuss……
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The Problem of Evil: Part 7

We are now ready to deal with the most perplexing question concerning the problem of Evil. It is the problem of liability for Adam's sin. To determine liability, most people argue……
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History of Early Church Organization: Part 3

The biblical story of King Saul tells us about the problems that would later develop in the Church. I mentioned three of the main ones: (1) Saul usurped the position of priest and……
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History of Early Church Organization: Part 4

King Saul thought that the fact that he had been anointed king--by divine appointment--meant that he was called to rule as he thought fit and that he could do so with immunity fro……
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History of Early Church Organization: Part 5

The third century bishop, Cyprian, stated that "no one can have God for his father who has not the church for his mother." (Schaff, History of the Christian Church, Vol. II, p. 17……
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History of the 2nd Century Church: Part 1

As the second century began, the Age of the Apostles was ending. John was an old man, recently released from his exile at Patmos by Roman Emperor Nerva, under whose benevolent rul……
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Open Letter #4: Belief in "Hell" Linked to Salvation?

I received some tracts today, along with a letter from a concerned Christian, saying, "Please don't let anyone convince you that there isn't a real hell. That's why Jesus died……
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History of the 2nd Century Church: Part 2

Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, was martyred probably in 113 A.D. at the beginning of the second century. He was born about 30 A.D. and was reputed to be the child in Matthew 18:2, 3……
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