Two of HGO’s favorites (for different reasons) discuss via blog posts this important topic on suffering, evil in the world and the Kingdom of God.
http://blog.beliefnet.com/blogalogue/
Here’s a brief summary -
Is our pain God’s problem? If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow so much suffering? These kinds of questions—sometimes called the problem of theodicy—have [...]
As the conference was in progress, JohnO and I were live-blogging and uploading the audios. However, I thought it would be helpful to have all of the talks in the same place under one post. In addition, I now have many of the actual papers which are useful to follow along with while listening to [...]
by Sean Finnegan
The Old Testament predicts a glorious future of the people of God. The following is a brief sketch of the Hope painted across the canvas of the Jewish Bible. Notice that going to heaven is not at all in view here.
In the last days, the mountain on which Jerusalem sits will be raised [...]
I recently listened to this teaching by N.T. Wright, the Bishop of Durham in England. I find it incredible how much he emphasizes that the biblical destiny is not going to heaven at death but rather resurrection when Jesus comes to establish the kingdom (or in his words, “put the world to rights”). Often, those [...]
What is the hope of the Christian? Floating on a cloud in the sky by and by? A surreal existence as a spirit? Living in Paradise? A look at this important topic from the Scriptures. Episode One of our video series.
Christianity Today, November 2003 - Christ’s Kingdom and Paradise: What is the difference between the heavenly ‘paradise’ that Christ promised the thief on the cross and the kingdom of God? by Christopher A.Hall
Professor Hall discusses the relationship and difference between the statements “kingdom of God” and “Paradise” specifically mentioned by Jesus to the thief on [...]
Without a doubt, the main message of Jesus’ preaching of the gospel was the Kingdom of God. Had we been in 1st century Palestine, we could have asked Jesus just what his purpose was. I believe this was his answer:
Luke 4:43 - But He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other [...]
Audio Clip: Tares and Wheat
Why do you want to go to heaven? The earth is the centerpiece of God’s creation and God’s plan!
Genesis 1:31 - God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good.
Isaiah 45:18 - For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens (He is the God who formed the [...]
I received an email last week from someone who logged on to my website. I was very thankful that he took the time to write. Many people may log on, but to get an email from someone is always exciting. Here is what they wrote:
The kindgom of God has already been established. At the last [...]
Matthew 6:25-34 - “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of [...]
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