Category Archives: Eschatology

The Cost of Existence and the God of Love

Posted on January 15, 2019 by rjs5

We have been slowly working through Denis Alexander’s new book Is There Purpose in Biology and come now to the final chapter – where he digs into the topic introduced by his subtitle. Evolution causes problems for a number of … Continue reading →

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Looking to the Future

Posted on March 1, 2018 by rjs5

Tom McLeish in his book Faith & Wisdom in Science explores the New Testament approach to creation – especially in Paul’s letters, the Gospel of John and Revelation. McLeish notes that recent scholarship has emphasized Paul as “in continuity with … Continue reading →

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Is “Natural Evil” Evil?

Posted on December 5, 2017 by rjs5

The next chapter in the recent book Old-Earth or Evolutionary Creation? Discussing Origins with Reasons to Believe and BioLogos addresses the question of so-called natural evil, the presence of death and suffering, or natural disasters and predation before the Fall. … Continue reading →

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It Is Time to Rise to the Challenge

Posted on March 1, 2016 by rjs5

This is the last of a series of posts on Richard Middleton’s book A New Heaven and a New Earth. His argument thus far has been that Scripture teaches a holistic redemption of creation. The biblical Christian hope is not … Continue reading →

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A Blaze of Glory!

Posted on January 12, 2016 by rjs5

The rapture and Armageddon, military conquest and the heaven and earth passing away in a blaze of glory are concepts that can catch the imagination. A commenter on a recent post (here) noted that the imagery of destruction can have … Continue reading →

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Temporary Happy By-Products

Posted on December 31, 2015 by rjs5

It has been a Star Wars season for many. Although I haven’t seen the new movie (or, indeed, any other than the original three – which were fantastic) many friends and family members contributed to the first weekend success of … Continue reading →

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Redemption of Creation or Harps and Clouds?

Posted on December 29, 2015 by rjs5

Although there are variations across the range of Christianity, it is not uncommon for Christians, especially evangelical Christians, to view our eternal destiny as a heaven of eternal worship. This is often caricatured as angels floating on clouds and playing … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Resurrection

Posted on December 15, 2015 by rjs5

Resurrection is an idea that evolves and develops in Scripture reaching its climax in the New Testament with the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope for the future that resurrection ushers in for the apostles and the early church. … Continue reading →

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The Mountains Melt Like Wax

Posted on December 8, 2015 by rjs5

The next two chapters of Richard Middleton’s book A New Heaven and a New Earth look at the Old Testament view of God’s salvation in law, wisdom, and prophecy. The goal of salvation in the Old Testament is earthly flourishing … Continue reading →

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Singing Lies in Church?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by rjs5

As Christians we love to sing. This is an important and beautiful part of worship. But the words to these song teach theology … and the theology isn’t always right. One place where our song may take us wrong is … Continue reading →

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