The Bible in Context
Most religions have holy books or sacred Scriptures. In light of the many sacred texts, what’s unique about the Bible? Here are a few of my initial answers to that question. The Bible is unique because: It is the record of God’s enduring relationship to a specific people group spanning about two millennia. It shows … Read more
Do all roads lead to the same place? In the end, will everyone be saved? I’ve written one blog post on the view known as annihilationism or conditionalism, which asserts that after being justly punished, some will cease to exist. In this post I will explain the view called universalism, and in particular Christian universalism. … Read more
Here’s the link to the Prezi on prezi.com Les BridgemanAfter graduating from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, I served as a Bible and theology teacher in Asia and the U.S. My new book explores the amazing doctrine of the Trinity. Related Posts:One and Three: Introducing the Trinity
What is the most unique and mysterious doctrine of the Christian faith? For many the answer is the Trinity—one God who eternally exists in three Persons. (Of course, the word “Person” does not mean exactly the same thing as human persons.) How can you understand that concept? And if you can’t understand it, how can … Read more
At the blast of your nostrils the water piled up; the floods stood up in a heap” (Ex. 15:8) What happens when we get angry? Our heart starts racing, our breathing speeds up, and sometimes, even our nostrils flare. It’s as if we boil over and steam comes out of our nose. In the Bible, … Read more