Reason 2: Future prophecy is extremely challenging — Revelation requires knowledge of the whole Old Testament
Second reason people are vulnerable to false predictions.
Reason 1: Every generation assumes it is the last generation
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Women in Places of Power in the Old Testament
Research clippings examining the Proverbs 31 woman as a public figure praised at the city gates — the seat of legal and civic authority. Argues that King Lemuel's mother was a prophet whose oracle comprises the chapter, and that the Proverbs 31 woman exercised judgment and public leadership, not merely domestic roles.
No one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws him John 6:43-45
Jesus spoke incredibly powerful words in John chapter 6 that many people are afraid to dig into because of their concern that John 6 might contradict their theology. In fact, Calvinists are quick to challenge non-Calvinists to explain what these verses mean outside of the Calvinist interpretation.
Did God hang babies out to dry with the rest of sinning humanity?
My last post on Judas brought up a discussion of Jesus’ words about Judas and what it would have been like for him had he not been born.
Communion & Lord's Supper — Research Notes (Cheryl Schatz)
Collection of 19 research notes on communion and the Lord's Supper, focusing on 1 Corinthians 10-11. Covers the body of Christ as the church (not transubstantiation), corporate vs. individual worship, discerning the body as recognizing fellow believers, the love feast/agape meal tradition, and self-examination.
Calvinism — Research Notes (Cheryl Schatz)
Collection of 5 research notes on Calvinism, covering God's mercy to all (Romans 11:30-32), the purpose of divine mercy and compassion, Esau's election as about Messianic lineage not individual salvation (Malachi 1:2-3), and Calvin's concept of Evanescent Grace.
Was God’s Wrath Satisfied in Christ or Paid in Hell?
Was God’s wrath satisfied in Christ? If so then how can sinners suffer God’s wrath in hell? This question is one that is often asked by Calvinists to those who do not hold to the teaching of Calvinism.
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