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BOOK REVIEW: Four Views on Hell 2nd edition

...ed to the doctrine of God’s essential goodness, regarding the damned: “Their punishments according to CDH constitute a vitiation of their being. For they were created for fellowship with God and yet, according to CDH, they will be forever driven from God by God Himself, and the torments inflicted on them will in no way benefit them…Therefore, God in hating or opposing evil, opposes the vitiation of something good. To oppose this vitiation is to will it to be gone: it is not to will it to be worsened, as CDH would have it.”31 Crofford reasons: “The traditional view of hell might square with God’s holiness, but it denies God’s love and oblitera...

The Early Concept of the Trinity: Tracing the Roots

...The doctrine of the Trinity, which asserts the co-equality of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has deep roots in the early Christian writings of the first three centuries. While the full articulation of the Trinity developed over time, culminating at the Council of Nicaea in the fourth century, references to the equality of these three persons can be traced back to influential documents and the teachings of early Church Fathers in the centuries leading up to this pivotal moment in Church History. Early Church Beliefs and Teachings One of the earliest Christian documents, the Didache, believed to have been written in the late first or early second century, pro...

Did the Early Church invent the Trinity?

...The doctrine and concept of the Trinity is encapsulated in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus instructs the apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. John, who was very close to Jesus and obviously knew him well, alludes to this teaching frequently in his Gospel, too. For example: John 1:1; John 8:58; John 10:30; and John 10:38. Yet, despite this, and numerous other examples throughout the New Testament which point towards the threefold nature of God, plenty of myths and legends abound online and in books which state that the divinity of Jesus (and therefore the Trinit...

Is The Rapture Biblical?

...Most people have some idea about what the rapture is – or do they? Generally there is an idea or concept of a form of escapism from the world when Jesus returns, which happens pre, mid or post tribulation and in some connection to the millenium. Now, if you understood any of those terms, you are most likely on, or aware of, the Dispensationalism side of things. There’s a lot of doctrine all bundled together in “end times” beliefs, and a fair bit of speculation around “the rapture” with its timing and logistics etc. which makes the whole thing a but murky, but nonetheless, it’s pretty much taken for granted as a staple belief within the Evangelical...

The Battle for the Trinity: Historical Heresies and Church Defences

...The Trinity is a cornerstone of Christian faith, defining God as one Being in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, throughout history, various misunderstandings and false teachings — known as heresies — have arisen, challenging this core doctrine. Understanding these heresies can strengthen our faith and deepen our appreciation for the truths held by the Church since its earliest days. What Is the Trinity? Before diving into the heresies, let’s briefly review what we mean by the Trinity. The Christian doctrine of the Trinity teaches that God is one essence in three distinct Persons: The Father: The Creator and sustainer of al...

Unveiling the Trinity: Exploring the Nature of Jesus and the Incarnation

...ndational doctrine of the Trinity. References demonstrating the divine nature of Jesus More Biblical References Colossians 1:15-16: In Colossians, it is emphasised that Christ is the image of the invisible God and the creator of all things, reinforcing His divinity. Hebrews 1:1-3: The book of Hebrews highlights Jesus as the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, underscoring His divine nature. Matthew 28:19: In the Great Commission, Jesus instructs His disciples to baptise in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, providing early evidence of the Trinitarian formula. 2 Corinthians 13:14: This verse speaks of th...