eschatology
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Many quote “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world,” but Revelation 17:8 clarifies John’s point: the time phrase belongs to the writing of names in the Lamb’s book of life, not the slaying. The cross happened in history; God’s plan for a people is primordial—and that certainty fuels courage, purity, and witness when…
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What really happens when we die? Drawing on the biblical vision and the theological insights of N.T. Wright, this essay explores the Christian hope beyond death—not just heaven, but resurrection, transformation, reunion, and the renewal of all creation under the reign of Christ.
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Christians have long found hope in the promise of Christ’s return, but not everyone agrees on how that promise will unfold. While debates over the “rapture” can be passionate, the New Testament calls us to unity, humility, and hope. Rather than dividing over the details, we’re invited to fix our eyes on what matters most:…
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Hell isn’t a cosmic torture chamber built into creation; it’s the tragic end of freedom misused. Jesus’ fiery “Gehenna” language points to a real valley outside Jerusalem—a warning poster, not a travel guide. The gospel’s shock-therapy imagery serves one aim: to steer us from ruin into the wide-open life of new creation.
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Dispensationalist theology deeply shapes evangelical support for Israel and U.S. policy in the Middle East. While rooted in biblical prophecy, this influence can heighten conflict and challenge peace efforts. Filipino believers are called to balance hope with humility, praying for all and pursuing justice in a complex world.
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Many Christians unknowingly embrace a subtle lie—that salvation is escape from the physical world. But Scripture teaches something far more powerful: redemption. This post exposes the dangers of dualism—spirit vs. body, heaven vs. earth—and reclaims the holistic gospel of Jesus Christ, who came not to discard creation, but to restore it. The gospel makes all…
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The concept of the Kingdom of God occupies a central place in Christian theology, depicting a reality that is both “already” here and “not yet” fully realized. This dynamic and paradoxical understanding springs from the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which initiated the Kingdom’s presence among us, while its complete fulfillment remains a…