The Trinity – Part 5
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 Dr. Geisler concludes his series on the Trinity with this article. He discusses some of the confusion that arises out of an attempt to understand a triunity, and asserts that “the doctrine of the Trinity…transcends reason without being contrary to reason.” Contents 1 The Trinity—Part Five 2 Objections to…
The Trinity – Part 3
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 Dr. Geisler examines some of the attacks against the “trinity,” particularly some of the misunderstandings which have caused Muslims to object so strenuously to this doctrine. Contents 1 The Trinity—Part Three 2 Attacks on the Trinity 3 Muslim Misunderstanding 3.1 Christ as “begotten” of God 3.2 Distortion of John 1:1…
The Trinity – Part 2
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 Dr. Geisler continues his discussion of the trinity with “a philosophical defense of the trinity.” Which commonly used illustrations are “good” ones, and which should be abandoned because they actually teach a false doctrine? Contents 1 The Trinity—Part Two 2 A Philosophical Defense of the Trinity 2.1 The Logic of…
The Trinity – Part 1
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 As he begins a series on the trinity, Dr. Geisler explains why, even though the word “trinity” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, the concept is clearly there. Contents 1 The Trinity—Part One 2 The Basis for the Trinity 3 One God 3.1 The Father Is God 3.2 The Son…
God and Our Troubles
By: Dr. James Van Dyke; ©2000 When your world seems to be falling apart, can you assume that God has abandoned you? Surely He wouldn’t allow His children to suffer, would He? Dr. Van Dyke gives four reasons why Christians can and should TRUST God in the midst of trouble. Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods,…
The Salvation of Infants – Part 3
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 Dr. Geisler concludes this series with a discussion of the last two frequently held views regarding the fate of infants who die. Do they go to “limbo”? or do they have an opportunity to be evangalized after death? Contents 1 The Salvation of Infants—Part Three 2 In Limbo 2.1 Statement…
The Salvation of Infants – Part 2
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 Dr. Geisler continues this series by looking at two more positions held by believers: one is based on God’s “foreknowledge,” and the other that “all infants will be saved” on the basis of God’s grace. Contents 1 The Salvation of Infants—Part Two 2 Those God “Foreknows” 2.1 Statement of the…
The Salvation of Infants – Part 1
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 Do infants who die automatically go to heaven? This question has confounded believers throughout the history of the Church. Dr. Geisler explains the many views that have been held by Christians, and give the strengths and weakness of each view. Contents 1 The Salvation of Infants—Part One 2 Baptized…
Heaven and Marriage
I met a woman who was recently widowed. She wanted to know whether or not she would still be married to her husband in heaven. She seemed to be very concerned about this. I am not sure why, but there are at least two possible scenarios in a situation like this. The first is that…
The Power to Deliver
By: Jim Davis; ©2000 Where do you turn when you are unable to cope with a physical, emotional or spiritual task? Jim Davis explains that the source for power in each of these areas is the same: Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul taught that “while we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died…
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