Category Archives: Resurrection
Top 10 Misunderstood Verses about Heaven and Eternal Life
Below is a list of 10 specific verses/discourses in the New Testament that I believe are some of the most misunderstood verses pertaining to the topic of heaven and eternal life. Roger Olson, professor at Baylor University’s prestigious seminary, wrote … Continue reading
Filed under 1 Corinthians 15, Eternal Life, Immortality, New Testament, Resurrection, Revelation
A Long Walk on the Beach: The Road to Assos
In the summer of 2010 Alan and I went to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. We had 2 days to hike 24 miles and get back home. This was my first true hike carrying a … Continue reading
Filed under Resurrection, Soul Surf'n, Uncategorized, Videos, Youth Group
Heaven and Earth Sermon Series
Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, TX is going through an 11 week sermon series on the subject of “Heaven and Earth.” The series started in February and will run through April. I have listened to the first 5 sermons … Continue reading
“Introducing the Church of Christ” to the Resurrection
Sitting on my shelf is the little handbook called “Introducing the Church of Christ” which is basically a small systematic theology written by over 50 CoC ministers back in 1981. I’ve come across it often in my years in the Church … Continue reading
Filed under 1 Corinthians 15, Immortality, Millennium, Resurrection, Uncategorized
A Unitive Christian View of Life After Death
In Roger E. Olson’s book, “The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity and Diversity,” he includes a chapter titled Life Beyond Death: Continuity and Discontinuity (chapter 14). Olson is a professor of theology at George W. Truett Theological … Continue reading
Filed under Eschatology, Resurrection
Sanctuary Closing
If you haven’t heard, Sanctuary, one of our few Christian bookstores in town, is having a going out of business sale through Sept 30. It’s located in The Landings shopping center off Airport Rd next to Fudruckers. I’m going to … Continue reading
Filed under Authors, Movies, Music, Resurrection, Uncategorized
Author Spotlight: Gary Habermas
Professor Gary Habermas has an interesting story to tell of how he came to faith. As a fellow Detroiter, I was particularly interested in his story. The one topic he got hooked on as he sought for the truth … Continue reading
Filed under Authors, Immortality, Resurrection
Music and Lyrics
Have you ever been sitting there in the midst of worshipping God in song and thought to yourself, “what did I just sing?” Have you ever gone back over the song in the book (for those of you with songs … Continue reading
Filed under Heaven and Hell, Immortality, Movies, Music, Resurrection, Worship
Mystery Resurrection
Here is a thought I came across from my study on the theme of “This Mystery” in Colossians. I have been studying this theme because I will speaking on this topic for Auburn Church of Christ’s youth group fall retreat … Continue reading
Filed under 1 Corinthians 15, Eschatology, Immortality, New Testament, Resurrection
Pursuing Immortality
The title of this blog comes from Paul’s words in Romans 2:7, “to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.” This is 1 of 14 times in which Paul … Continue reading
Filed under Eschatology, Immortality, Resurrection
