Kingdom - part 8: The Peacemakers

The Theologians That Shaped Your Bible Didn’t Believe In Hell The Way You Do

Title: The Theologians That Shaped Your Bible Didn’t Believe In Hell The Way You Do Scripture (referenced): John 3:19; 1 John 4:18 Scripture (inferred): 1 Corinthians 15:22–28; Colossians 1:19–20; Revelation 21:25; Revelation 22:2; Acts 3:21 Themes: early church theology; restoration of all things; Christ’s victory over death; development of doctrine; judgment as revelation; love overcoming fear Keywords: hell; early church fathers; Polycarp; Ignatius; Clement of Rome; Origen; Gregory of Nyssa; restoration; Christ’s victory; Gehenna; church history; universal restoration

What Does It Mean That The Lord Disciplines

Title: What Does It Mean That The Lord Disciplines Scripture (referenced): Hebrews 12:6; Hebrews 12:8; Hebrews 12:10–11 Scripture (inferred): Proverbs 3:11–12; Romans 8:28–29; John 15:1–5; Ephesians 1:4; 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Themes: discipline as formation; fatherly love and involvement; spiritual maturity; transformation through truth; God’s presence in difficulty; identity as children of God Keywords: discipline; paideia; formation; fatherhood; maturity; training; holiness; righteousness; peace; spiritual growth; God’s love; sonship

Judgement & Justice Don’t Require the “Hell” Framework to Work

Title: Judgement & Justice Don’t Require the “Hell” Framework to Work Scripture (referenced): John 3:19; Romans 6:23; Revelation 22:17 Scripture (inferred): Isaiah 1:17; Amos 5:24; Micah 6:8; Colossians 1:19–20; Revelation 21:4–5; 1 Corinthians 15:26 Themes: judgment as revelation; justice as restoration; consequences of sin; God’s love and holiness; victory of the cross; restoration of all things Keywords: judgment; justice; light; restoration; consequences of sin; cross; revelation; healing of the nations; death destroyed; reconciliation; hell; love of God

What Nobody Told Me About The Christian Life

Title: What Nobody Told Me About The Christian Life Scripture (referenced): John 19:30; Matthew 11:28–30 Scripture (inferred): Ephesians 2:8–9; Hebrews 4:9–11; Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 4:18 Themes: finished work of Christ; rest as the foundation; freedom from striving; identity in Christ; revelation of the Father’s love; grace vs performance Keywords: exhaustion; striving; finished work; rest; Father’s love; identity; grace; acceptance; freedom; Matthew 11; spiritual burnout; performance Christianity

If Hell Isn’t What We’ve Been Taught, What About Judgement & Justice

Title: If Hell Isn’t What We’ve Been Taught, What About Judgement & Justice Scripture (referenced): John 3:19 Scripture (inferred): Isaiah 1:17; Amos 5:24; Colossians 1:19–20; Revelation 21:4–5; 1 Corinthians 15:26–28 Themes: judgment as revelation; justice as restoration; God’s love and holiness; reconciliation through the cross; defeat of sin and death; restoration of all things Keywords: judgment; justice; light; restoration; reconciliation; cross; love; revelation; death defeated; healing; wholeness; hell