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- Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:48 pm
- Forum: Views of Hell
- Topic: Excerpt from Wright vs. Reynolds Debate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2987
Re: Excerpt from Wright vs. Reynolds Debate
Steve7150, You wrote: You're an interesting guy Homer since when you call Steve on the air you sound so reasoned and thoughtful yet on this topic you just can't grasp anything other then eternal hell for almost everyone who has ever lived. I am surpised by the underlined part of the quote. I thought...
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: Views of Hell
- Topic: Any Hope?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15081
Re: Any Hope?
Hi David, You asked: So you are answering "no" to my original question, correct? That dead unbelievers have no hope of salvation? Yes, I believe they have no "hope". But in some ways I am perhaps more liberal than my Universalist friends. I say they have no hope but they do have a possibility. Perha...
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:25 pm
- Forum: Views of Hell
- Topic: Any Hope?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15081
Re: Any Hope?
David, I will answer no and explain some of my reasons when I have time. I may be the only one posting here who will say no, or who believes the answer is no and has any interest in saying so. I believe the parable of the "unmerciful servant" is a clear "no" when understood as Jesus intended. More r...
- Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:02 pm
- Forum: Views of Hell
- Topic: Infinite offense = Infinite punishment?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4065
Re: Infinite offense = Infinite punishment?
Hi Josh, Welcome to the forum! I suspect the argument over "finite sin"/"infinite punishment" is an ancient one. It is, however, a very weak argument for universalism because it does not take into consideration that sins are "unbounded events", that is, events in time are infinite in their effects. ...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:33 am
- Forum: Views of Hell
- Topic: Excerpt from Wright vs. Reynolds Debate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2987
Excerpt from Wright vs. Reynolds Debate
Here is an excerpt I transcribed from the Wright (atheist) vs. Reynolds (Christian) debate (see under Christian Evidences and Challenges category): Wright: Could I ask you a question in terms of reasonable? Do you believe a Buddhist who lives a morally exemplary life does not go to heaven because he...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:35 am
- Forum: Christian Evidences & Challenges
- Topic: Debate on the Existence of God
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2284
Debate on the Existence of God
There was a very interesting debate on today's Hugh Hewitt program with the author of the popular book "The Evolution of God", Robert Wright of the New Republic vs. John Mark Reynolds, professor of philosophy, Biola University, and of course, Hugh Hewitt. The program can be heard if you go to http:/...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:49 am
- Forum: General Bible Discussion
- Topic: In todays evangelical world....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1768
Re: In todays evangelical world....
Jim,
That would fit in with communion which has become a private moment of introspection rather than a communal celebration. Not much communion in communion.
God bless, Homer
That would fit in with communion which has become a private moment of introspection rather than a communal celebration. Not much communion in communion.
God bless, Homer
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:06 pm
- Forum: Essays and Writings
- Topic: 1 Timothy 2:11-15 and 1 Corinthians 14:33-40 revisited
- Replies: 59
- Views: 80939
Re: 1 Timothy 2:11-15 and 1 Corinthians 14:33-40 revisited
Danny, Considering "Junia - the First Woman Apostle", pages 34-35, I am surprised to find that someone found enough information to write even 10 pages about him/her. Apparently the only solid information we have is: Romans 16:7 (New King James Version) 7. Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen an...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:47 am
- Forum: Fellowship & Worship
- Topic: Head Coverings
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8075
Re: Head Coverings
Hi Matt, You wrote: Is long hair on a man universally disgraceful? Seemingly not. Paul, at times, had long hair. I presume you are referring to Paul's vow, Acts 18:18. This probably is no help in regard to your questions. It is assumed Paul's vow was a Nazarite vow which could have been for 30 days....
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:05 am
- Forum: Views of Hell
- Topic: John 6:37-40 and Universalism
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1594
John 6:37-40 and Universalism
I do not recall the following statement of Jesus ever being mentioned in our long discussion of universalism. It would seem to clearly rule out any possibility of post-resurrection conversions: John 6:37-40 (New King James Version) 37. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who co...