Free Will
As these words are being typed, we need to ask, “Is the author doing this by choice or by hard determinism?” Some psychologists argue that the very effort used at selecting the text to insert into this post is only an illusion and that the phrasing and construction are completely dependent on forces that constrain the results. If this is true, then on a broader scale no human actions are a result of self-decision. But how does this argument play out when a person considers the existence of God and His interactions with humanity? Are we no more than pre-programmed characters in a video game?
A Little Light Reading
Author: Chris Henderson
It happens to the best of us. We run out of ideas to say, out of illustrations, or out
of anecdotes. Call it writer’s block or a “senior moment.” We’ve all experienced that time when we just lose the words to express ourselves. This is especially true when trying to write something that will be presented orally. So what do we do then? Often, a person turns to the dictionary and begins reciting the definition of a topical word or phrase. But have we ever thought about the people who wrote the dictionaries? Who did they turn to and how did they draft a definition?…
A Loving Savior vs Punishment of Hell
Author: Brett Henderson
How can God, who is supposed to be all loving, send people to Hell? This might be one of the most common objections to the gospel. It can also be one of the more tricky objections to deal with, due to how many incorrect cultural beliefs are held about both Heaven and Hell. When thinking about what Hell is, we often think about the famous medieval paintings and literature such as Dante’s The Divine Comedy (the first part is called Dante’s Inferno). So, the best place to start is usually reverting to scripture…