Inverted Orthodoxy

Q&A #194 Universal redemption and free will. 1. Does universal redemption violate a person‘s right to choose? Do we really have free will if our eternal destination is already decided? Does free will necessitate the option for someone to not spend their eternal existence with God?

Q&A #194 Universal redemption and free will. 1. Does universal redemption violate a person‘s right to choose? Do we really have free will if our eternal destination is already decided? Does free will necessitate the option for someone to not spend their eternal existence with God?

Q&A #193 Further talk on reincarnation and the evil spirit of 1 Samuel 18 in this episode. 1. Further to my question about reincarnation from last week, I just envision that the Lord could use us in different places at different times, other than when we are first living. And it is not a punishment, but just the Lords wheel. It seems to me that our bodies are just a shell to hold our real selves,...

Q&A #193 Further talk on reincarnation and the evil spirit of 1 Samuel 18 in this episode. 1. Further to my question about reincarnation from last week, I just envision that the Lord could use us in different places at different times, other than when we are first living. And it is not a punishment, but just the Lords wheel. It seems to me that our bodies are just a shell to hold our real selves,...

Q&A #192 Sin in our hearts and reincarnation are discussed in this episode 1. In Psalm 66:18 it says if I have sin in my heart the Lord will not hear me. Is this Old Testament mentality or does this hold true for life as a Christian? How do I search my heart to know if God isn’t listening to my prayers because of sin? Any thoughts on this verse and others like it would be appreciated 2. In light o...

Q&A #192 Sin in our hearts and reincarnation are discussed in this episode 1. In Psalm 66:18 it says if I have sin in my heart the Lord will not hear me. Is this Old Testament mentality or does this hold true for life as a Christian? How do I search my heart to know if God isn’t listening to my prayers because of sin? Any thoughts on this verse and others like it would be appreciated 2. In light o...

Q&A #191 God's relationship with Jewish people, free will and Jesus cleansing His temple. 1. I had a thought the other night while watching a documentary. How does God’s relationship with the Jewish people work since Jesus came? I know they don’t believe Jesus is the son of God minus the Messianic Jews but did they just carry on as they always had? Does God still speak to them as He once did 2. I...

Q&A #191 God's relationship with Jewish people, free will and Jesus cleansing His temple. 1. I had a thought the other night while watching a documentary. How does God’s relationship with the Jewish people work since Jesus came? I know they don’t believe Jesus is the son of God minus the Messianic Jews but did they just carry on as they always had? Does God still speak to them as He once did 2. I...

Q&A #190 Fighting for rights and Scripture being God breathed. 1. I have read some social media posts by fellow Christians that say we should stand up and fight for our rights. Personally I want to stand up and fight too. But, before I fight anyone I want to know what my rights are as a follower of Jesus. What does the Bible say my rights are that I should fight for 2. What was the name of the pas...

Q&A #190 Fighting for rights and Scripture being God breathed. 1. I have read some social media posts by fellow Christians that say we should stand up and fight for our rights. Personally I want to stand up and fight too. But, before I fight anyone I want to know what my rights are as a follower of Jesus. What does the Bible say my rights are that I should fight for 2. What was the name of the pas...

Q&A #189 Scandal safety measures, respecting authority, John 9:4 and David's transgressions. 1. What steps and practices do you take as church leaders to avoid getting caught up in a scandal like many other leaders in the North American church? 2. I have a couple of friends in the nursing industry and they say that the Covid situation isn’t as bad as the reports from the government would want us t...

Q&A #189 Scandal safety measures, respecting authority, John 9:4 and David's transgressions. 1. What steps and practices do you take as church leaders to avoid getting caught up in a scandal like many other leaders in the North American church? 2. I have a couple of friends in the nursing industry and they say that the Covid situation isn’t as bad as the reports from the government would want us t...

Q&A #188 The topics of Modalism and joy are discussed in this episode. 1. Can you please explain what Modalism is and how it differs from Trinitarianism? 2. Hi. I don’t know if I missed it but what is your definition of joy? 3. In challenging times, do we loose joy or happiness? Could you explain the difference please.

Q&A #188 The topics of Modalism and joy are discussed in this episode. 1. Can you please explain what Modalism is and how it differs from Trinitarianism? 2. Hi. I don’t know if I missed it but what is your definition of joy? 3. In challenging times, do we loose joy or happiness? Could you explain the difference please.

Q&A #187 Language, skin colour and lies we believe. 1. Since we are all descendants of Adam and Eve how do you account for the various languages and differences in the colour of our skin. 2. Why is it so easy to believe the lies we hear about ourselves and so hard to believe the truth?

Q&A #187 Language, skin colour and lies we believe. 1. Since we are all descendants of Adam and Eve how do you account for the various languages and differences in the colour of our skin. 2. Why is it so easy to believe the lies we hear about ourselves and so hard to believe the truth?

Q&A #186 Glitches in the matrix and sexual scandal in the Evangelical church. 1. When we believe that God created everything we also need to believe that He created time. Is there such a thing as different dimensions and real “glitches in the matrix”? I recently read an account of a car full of people who were traveling somewhere. Their radio cut out and they all felt weird. When they looked at th...

Q&A #186 Glitches in the matrix and sexual scandal in the Evangelical church. 1. When we believe that God created everything we also need to believe that He created time. Is there such a thing as different dimensions and real “glitches in the matrix”? I recently read an account of a car full of people who were traveling somewhere. Their radio cut out and they all felt weird. When they looked at th...

Q&A #185 Certainty about the future and distinguishing between heart, soul and spirit. 1. Last week you talked about looking to different sources of information for certainty, and how we need to make sure we listen to Jesus' teachings on not worrying about tomorrow. This morning I was reading my newspaper and sorting through the business analysts and their projections for our economy going forward...

Q&A #185 Certainty about the future and distinguishing between heart, soul and spirit. 1. Last week you talked about looking to different sources of information for certainty, and how we need to make sure we listen to Jesus' teachings on not worrying about tomorrow. This morning I was reading my newspaper and sorting through the business analysts and their projections for our economy going forward...

Q&A #184 Women in Bible times, mediums and horoscopes are discussed in this episode. 1. I have always believed that women in Bible times were nonentities. But that doesn’t seem correct when I consider the role of women throughout the Scriptures. Can I have your thoughts on this please. 2. I keep seeing social media posts from people at our church promoting mediums and/or horoscopes, I have always...

Q&A #184 Women in Bible times, mediums and horoscopes are discussed in this episode. 1. I have always believed that women in Bible times were nonentities. But that doesn’t seem correct when I consider the role of women throughout the Scriptures. Can I have your thoughts on this please. 2. I keep seeing social media posts from people at our church promoting mediums and/or horoscopes, I have always...

Q&A #183 Satan, God's laws, food pantry, God not punishing disobedience, sacrificial animals and more. 1. Thinking of the fallen angel who is Satan. Wondering if that is literal and if he is an actual leader of that world or if it’s a metaphor for the evil realm which yes I think has evil spirits 2. Why did so many of the laws God gave to Moses involve putting people to death for seemingly minor t...

Q&A #183 Satan, God's laws, food pantry, God not punishing disobedience, sacrificial animals and more. 1. Thinking of the fallen angel who is Satan. Wondering if that is literal and if he is an actual leader of that world or if it’s a metaphor for the evil realm which yes I think has evil spirits 2. Why did so many of the laws God gave to Moses involve putting people to death for seemingly minor t...

Q&A #182 Cultural things Airdrie needs to address, opposing opinions of experts, gates of the tabernacle, abiding in Christ and silliest Bible book are all discussed in this episode. 1. Last week you talked about some cultural things in Airdrie the church needs to address. What do you think those things are? 2. On the last podcast Doug and Kyle talked about how we need to source our information an...