Chapter 4:Â Â Does God Get What He Wants? My answer to that question is the same as Bell's which is yes. Â The problem is, his god desires mankind as his highest end, and the Scriptures have God's glory being his highest end. Â Two different starting... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Chapter 4 HellThis subject is so important because it is one of the most powerful witnesses that communicates something about the holiness of God. God did not crucify and mutilate His one and only blessed Son, and He did not create [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Chapter 4 HellThis subject is so important because it is one of the most powerful witnesses that communicates something about the holiness of God. God did not crucify and mutilate His one and only blessed Son, and He did not create [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I don't think this is one of those questions that most people would sit around and burn up their brain cells on. However it is a question that if paid attention to will not only give us tremendous insight on how to live our lives, but will be the ve [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Chapter 2 Here is the New ThereOne thing that seems very “small” to say but actually is the biggest thing is the center point in Bell’s theology. There are basically two types of theology, a man-centered theology and a God-centered theolo [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Right. So I didn't explain last time what I meant by the title. I mean professing Christians. People who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. So the question is, why don't Christians like the Gospel? Answer.Because it is entirely [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Chapter 1 What About the Flat Tire?One thing that Bell is the master of in this book is the rhetorical question. Many in our day no longer knows what that means. A rhetorical question is a question that doesn't need an answer, becau [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Better late than never...I know that this book came out about 7 weeks ago, but I have been occupied with other things and could not get all the way through it until now.One prefatory remark before I start. I do not know Rob Bell. I'm not writi [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Hey all,Just wanted to bless you with the fruits of a sovereignty study that I did a couple years ago. Studying this out is what plunged me into the depths of worship with God. I hope it blesses you as well.Here's a pic and the link.In Chris [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
So I was in Red Letter yesterday and this friendly gentlemen recognized me because he knew my dad. In fact he asked me "Are you Mike Bales' son?" I responded yes of course and we started a conversation about people that we both knew. We [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
