The Gospel of Inclusion, known by other names such as “inclusion,” “inclusivism,” “universalism,” “universal reconciliation,” or “ultimate reconciliation,” is nothing new in church history. Certain church fathers endorsed the view, and the early church ultimately took a turn in its theology where the fire of Hell was viewed as “purgatorial” or “transformative” in nature…
Remain in the Vine, Continued (John 15:9-17, Falling Away Series)
John 15:1-17, NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in…
Remain in the Vine, John 15:1-17 (Falling Away Series)
John 15:1-17, NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in…
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3: How Then Shall We Live?
Doctrine Notes (Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3: How Then Shall We Live?) Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3_ How Then Shall We Live_ Series recap Biblical doctrine of Passover: Exodus 12, Numbers 9, 2 Chronicles 30, 1 Corinthians 5, etc. We looked at the doctrine of Passover, including God’s…
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2E: The origin of the rabbit, egg, and Easter Egg Hunt
Praise the Lord, church! We’re back today with Part 2E of our series on Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter. Today’s work covers two additional passages of Scripture about God’s issue with the name “Easter.” The end of the session dives into the origins of Easter traditions, where Easter eggs, rabbits, and Easter Egg Hunts come…
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2D: Why The Name Matters, Continued
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2D: Why The Name Matters, Continued Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2D_ Why The Name Matters, Continued (1) 1) Ezekiel 20:1-32 (commentary on this passage: http://biblehub.com/commentaries/ezekiel/20-26.htm) 2) Hosea 2:2-13 3) Amos 5:21-27 4) Malachi 1:1-14 5) Malachi 2:10-17 6) Zephaniah 1:2-6 Doctrine Songs “In The Sanctuary”…
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2C: Why The Name Matters
Does the name of the Resurrection Day matter? We argue from Scripture the offensiveness of the name “Easter” to God.
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2B: Where Does the Name “Easter” Come From? (1 Samuel 15:1-23)
Where does the name “Easter” come from? The research we present will surprise you.
