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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Michael Spencer on hell
Coffee Cup Conversations episodes 15, 16, 17 and 18.
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More thoughts from Alastair
Via email: I was just thinking about the subject of hell again today and something struck me. I cannot believe in the existence of hell, but this is not because I don’t believe in it. My inability to believe it … Continue reading
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Barth and Brunner on universalism
Richard Bauckham: Universalism: a historical survey. On the exegetical case for universalism, esp. arguments that the relevant NT texts teach only a temporary punishment: In this century, however, exegesis has turned decisively against the universalist case. Few would now doubt … Continue reading
Posted in Exegesis, History of Theology, Theology
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Kletos: Summary of the last 24 hours at the BHT
John believes in Global Warming and Infernal Cooling. Sorry. I had to. Original post.
BHT post: Alastair on hell in the NT
The (former?) resident theologian, Alastair, has emailed me with some very interesting thoughts on the subject of hell, after the fold. Alastair’s far-east lecture series on Christian ethics begins in three days time. I’m sure he’d appreciate our prayers as … Continue reading
BHT post, 28 August 2007
Jack: I should have made it clear that my law/gospel argument was coming from very much a Lutheran perspective, and in particular what I had in mind was the Lutheran theologian CFW Walther’s outline of preaching law and gospel. The … Continue reading
BHT post, 27 August 2007 (2)
But not affirming the seriousness of Jesus’ words about hell is a serious discounting of the glory of Christ. That’s a fair point. Yesterday I sat down and went through the NT writing down references to (a) warnings of wrath, … Continue reading
BHT post, 27 August 2007
Phillip is correct in saying that the principle of “you reap what you sow” is taught in Scripture (though 2 Corinthians 9:6 relates to Paul’s collection for the Christians in Jerusalem – so does that mean Paul was a prosperity … Continue reading
BHT: Yes, it turns out I’m a heretic (jn)
I have a confession to make: it occurs to me that I don’t actually believe in hell. At least, not hell in the sense of “everlasting, unrelenting, conscious torment” for those who die without Christ. Yes, I’m familiar with the … Continue reading
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BHT post, 24 August 2007
Pursuing a trail of fascinating links started by Joel’s link to Chris Tilling’s blog, I came across this interesting delineation by Jason Clark of different views on the extent of salvation. On the basis of that, I’m probably closest to … Continue reading
