Why the “Wrong Side of History” May Be Right (Sometimes)
Have you ever been told that you are on the wrong side of history? Josh McNall explains that just because history goes to the victors doesn't mean the victors are right.
Do Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 4 Teach the Rapture?
Does Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 4 teach the Rapture? Last week Ben Witherington shared on the origins of rapture theology. This week, watch him explain the Bible background and historical imagery behind two popular proof texts for rapture theology.
The Bible on Hell: You’re Not Going to Hell—There’s a Different Punishment for Sin...
This is the second of a 3 part series on the biblical teaching on hell. In a Christian culture often reduced to a “turn-or-burn” mentality, is it more accurate to say, “You’re not going to hell”? A close reading of Scripture reveals that the divine punishment for human sin is death, not hell.
New Ebook: Leaving Behind Left Behind
In his new ebook, Omar Rikabi argues that Left Behind theology needs to be left behind! Read this great primer on the origins of rapture theology and a short biblical critique.
6 Bible Passages That Will Challenge Your Understanding of Salvation
Is your understanding too narrow, and is it really based on what the Bible teaches? Read these 5 passages of Scripture, referenced by Richard Middleton in his lateset book, A New Heaven and a New Earth.
What of Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory?
What should Christians believe about heaven, hell, and purgatory? Jerry Walls' recent work on the last things is a fascinating exploration into some of the deepest realms of Christian thought. Check out the review by Drew McIntyre today on the blog.
Awakening Movements in Modern History
Awakenings are surges of the Spirit exalting Jesus over an area. Read a sampling of these movements in modern church history.
The Book of Revelation and Apocalypticism
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What makes the book of Revelation unique? How should we begin to understand it's meaning and message? Dr. Ben Witherington here explains it in...
4 Images from Revelation Illumined by Historical Background
Knowing historical background related to the Bible makes the book come alive for contemporary Christians and also helps us understand it as the original audience would have. Andrew Dragos highlights 4 images from the book of Revelation that are brought to light by historical background.
Why We Must Leave Behind “Left Behind”
Jesus gives his disciples the truth about the challenges that lay ahead but he paints a much bigger picture of the greater things in the making.