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Can God Be Too Good? Part 4 by Monte Wolverton
Historic Hopeful Universalists -- They Dared to Hope
Many centuries ago, before Christian doctrine had become a political football, a few eminent Christian thinkers pondered the passages wehave just discussed—and exchanged their ideas openly.
The early church fathers—especially those active before the council of Nicea in 313—lived during a time of doctrinal flux and formation, when believers were grappling with major theological issues. When we look at the selected quotes presented here, we get a brief and surprising glimpse into what they were thinking about universal reconciliation.
Clement of Alexandria (c.150-c.215) was an ...
Can God Be Too Good? Part 3 by Monte Wolverton
What Does the Bible Say?
Let’s consider three passages from the New Testament, beginning with Romans 6:23:
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in ChristJesus our Lord.
Now let’s look at Matthew 25:41-46:“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink; I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ They also will ...
Can God Be Too Good? Part 2 by Monte Wolverton
Can Christians Be Universalist?
When the subject of Christian universalism is raised among some traditional Christians, hackles rise like those on the back of a JackRussell Terrier who has just spotted a cat.
As far as many “Bible-believing” Christians are concerned, theterms “Christian” and “universalism” are not compatible. Universalism, they say, is a dangerous heresy that has arisen from paganism like a toxic green slime, oozing through New Agers and Unitarians into mainstream Christian churches in recent decades, threatening to engulf and corrode cherished, time-tested doctrines (especially those having to do with an ...
July 2020
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Articles:
I Will Give You Rest – pg. 1
Religious Games – pg. 2
Faith is a Choice – pg. 6
Forwarding to the Future – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
Can God Be Too Good? Part 1 by Monte Wolverton
Join Editor Monte Wolverton and Greg Albrecht on an eight-part mini-series journey through one of the most hotly debated, fascinating topics within our christian faith. Here is part 1 of "Can God Be Too Good?"
…And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.—Ephesians 3:17-19
Can We Hope That All Will Be Saved?
Sam Thompson sat on a concrete bench, staring at his father’s tombst...
March 2020
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Articles:
Following in Jesus' Footsteps – pg. 1
Grace Brings Grace Home – pg. 2
Walking in the Jesus Way – pg. 5
Fences Are for Dogs – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
New Trailer for Remnant 2
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The Remnant II by Monte Wolverton
By award-winning author, Monte Wolverton. As a follow-up book to The Remnant, in 2145, the world seems destined for a new era of peace and prosperity under one government and one religion. But an iron-fisted dictator and a mesmerizing religious leader threaten to plunge the globe into a totalitarian hell. Can an intrepid band of insurgents take back the planet for faith and freedom before it’s too late?
Kindle and paperback version of The Remnant II on Amazon
October 2019
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Monte Wolverton: Making Change– pg. 3
Brad Jersak: The Truth About Condemnation– pg. 6
Brian Zahnd: Trying Hard Not to Be Ugly – pg. 8
Laura Urista: What Are We Really Singing? – pg. 10
Blair Baker: Music Ministry: Beyond Manipulation – pg. 12
Richard Rohr: God Is Good – pg. 14
Greg Albrecht: But What About Works -pg. 15
September 2019
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Articles:
Creating God in Our Own Image – pg. 1
Heart and Soul – pg. 2
Blessings and Curses? – pg. 5
My Cousin Valerie – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
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November 2018
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Articles:
Enslaved by Religion...Or Free in Christ? – pg. 1
Success by Excess Is Not True Greatness – pg. 2
Thanksgiving Banquets and the Kingdom of Heaven – pg. 5
When Life Downsizes – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
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July 2018
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Articles:
Ashes to Ashes – pg. 1
The Center of the Gospel – pg. 2
When Your Time Comes – pg. 5
Between Eeyore and Pollyanna – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
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May 2018
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Articles:
Mothers and the Grace of God – pg. 1
A Transformation--Not a Transaction – pg. 2
Five Generations: A Legacy of Love – pg. 5
Conforming and Performing – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
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