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Kirk Cameron And The Biblical Case For Annihilationism

Christian conversations about hell have never been especially calm, but the recent online reaction to Kirk Cameron’s comments in favour of annihilationism has been particularly revealing. Social media has erupted with accusations of heresy, doctrinal collapse, and theological compromise.  It’s the “Rob Bell Incident” all over again (if anyone remembers that).  The infamous John Piper tweet about Rob Bell A lot of comments I saw were wondering what Ray Comfort thinks of this, as he and Kirk worked closely together in ministry for about 25 years, and while Ray wasn’t as dismissive as John Piper was of Rob Bell, he still calls out Kirk’s new vi...

Does Christmas have pagan origins?

...-nativity-christianity-bethlehem-a8094496.html  Evans, C. F. “TERTULLIAN'S REFERENCES TO SENTIUS SATURNINUS AND THE LUKAN CENSUS.” The Journal of Theological Studies, vol. 24, no. 1, 1973, pp. 24–39. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/23959449.  Justin Martyr: https://patristics.info/justin-martyr-first-apology.html#Chapter_XXXIV_Place_of_Christs_birth_foretold (ch. 34 & 46) Tertullian: http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0308.htm (ch. 9) Clement of Alexandria: http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/02101.htm (ch. 21) http://www.csun.edu/~hcfll004/jesuvita.html On Christmas: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03724b.htm https://www.ccel.org/ccel/hippolytus http...

The Resurrection as a historical event

...Table of Contents Jesus was raised bodily – and historically The resurrection is what makes christianity unique! Evidence from Paul The mystery of the resurrection The nature of the resurrection The resurrection is more than physical What with Easter still ringing in our ears, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the topic of resurrection, but from a historical standpoint and why we can trust it as a real, world-changing event. So, what really is the resurrection? How will we be resurrected, and what does it mean for us that Jesus rose again? Let’s explore what this means for us as Christians, and see what the Scriptures say. Jesus wa...

When did Christians become so whiny?

...ttp://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/what-were-early-christians-like-11629560.html http://www.originalchristianity.net/?p=2333...

The Battle for the Trinity: Historical Heresies and Church Defences

...roversy? (christianity.com)  ...

American Gun Violence and the Early Church on War and Violence

.../american-christianity-has-failed http://www.patheos.com/blogs/formerlyfundie/no-jesus-didnt-command-we-own-weapons/ http://www.patheos.com/blogs/formerlyfundie/why-exodus-222-doesnt-work-to-justify-armed-self-defense/ http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/should-christians-be-encouraged-to-arm-themselves https://rogueminister.wordpress.com/2008/11/19/quotes-the-early-church-on-war-and-violence https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/several-casualties-reported-texas-church-shooting-n817751 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/nov/07/trump-texas-church-shooting-tougher-gun-laws-would-not-have-prevented https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/nov/07/trump-...