Originally posted October 9th, 2018 I recently saw a tweet that said, “when God asked Job, ‘where were you when I laid the foundations of the world?’ Job’s response should have been, ‘where were you when I was being tortured by Satan?’” For some people the very thought of replying to God in that way … Continue reading Why Have You Forsaken Me: The Cry of Job and Jesus
Category: Theology
That All Shall Be Rescued
Does God ever give up on us? Is there ever a point at which someone is "too far gone” for God? I think most people would say no, and I think that feeling matches what most people believe about hell. It seems that most people who believe in the possibility of a never-ending hell, also … Continue reading That All Shall Be Rescued
What is Freedom: Hart, Lewis, and Sanford on the True Nature of Freedom
David Bentley Hart has published two recent articles as follow-ups to his book, That All Shall Be Saved, I will link them here as Part One and Part Two. These articles are packed with precise philosophical and theological language, which I think is necessary, but in this article I want to share how, as a … Continue reading What is Freedom: Hart, Lewis, and Sanford on the True Nature of Freedom
The Prodigal’s Substitute, Part 2
A few days ago, I shared a version of the Parable of the Prodigal Son called “The Prodigal’s Substitute,” that I think accurately reflects how the gospel is often preached. If you haven’t read it yet I would suggest you do so before reading this post because it will be essential to understanding just how … Continue reading The Prodigal’s Substitute, Part 2
Who Are You: Identity in an Age of Confusion
As Alice wanders through the forest looking for something to eat that might help her grow back to her normal size, she comes across a mushroom that is “about the same height as herself.” She stands on her tiptoes and discovers a caterpillar "quietly smoking a long hookah." After staring at each other for some … Continue reading Who Are You: Identity in an Age of Confusion