Conditional immortality as a view of human persons, although biblical, comes with an emotional price. I wanted to share some thoughts about fear and doubt, and the roles they play in how we respond to what Scripture teaches about human nature, death, and destiny.

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What difference does it make if the Bible teaches we are physical creatures, rather than dual body-soul beings? How does that impact on  anything else we believe as Christians? From gender identity to mental health more generally, to salvation, the way we view human nature has a profound impact.    

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Earlier this year, the Synod of the Anglican Church in New Zealand and Polynesia made the decision to allow the blessing of same-sex relationships alongside marriages. I took the opportunity to remind us all that yes, change occurs when people come into contact with the Church. But it’s not supposed to be the Church that […]

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Do you really need a sermon to convince you that being alive is being better than dead? Well if you weren’t sure, hopefully I can talk you around!      

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If you hold a materialist view of human nature, can you still hold an orthodox view of Jesus as God incarnate?

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The traditional doctrine of hell is surely a major liability in the task of Christian apologetics. Isn’t it?

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The Gospel is the truth behind myths.

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So what if Christianity is true?

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If there are good reasons to believe, then why does the Christian faith have some really vehement detractors?

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Do moral truths point to the existence of God?

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What's the role of reason in faith?

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