This question came up yesterday at the cgroup leaders luncheon and I've been asked several times about it since. I thought this post from a couple of years ago (with some slight modifications) might help:Two weeks ago we read the Apostles Creed together. This ancient creed declares that Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, … Continue reading Did Jesus Descend into Hell
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Do evangelicals take the Bible literally?
This question is not as cut and dry as one might think. The natural impulse is to say, yes, of course. But don't be so quick, or you might not like the corner you paint yourself into!For example, even those who claim to take the Bible literally must admit that there is metaphor, simile, symbolism, … Continue reading Do evangelicals take the Bible literally?
Jesus learned obedience
That is a striking statement that at first glance might seem almost heretical - if it weren't right out of Hebrews 5. "Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered" (Heb 5:8, ESV). What does that mean?The first statement to make is that Jesus wasn't moving from disobedience towards obedience. He … Continue reading Jesus learned obedience
God Entranced 