venkatesan Iyer

How should Christians view the salvation theology behind "Instead of Atonement" by Ted Grimsrud?

Instead of Atonement: The Bible’s Salvation Story and Our Hope for Wholeness...

Luke 15:11 - 32

¹¹ And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. ¹² And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them.

Comment • 1 Answer • Asked February 07 2017

Where in the New Testament is there any anticipation of a challenge like Islam?

In my understanding, there are a lot of discussions about false prophets; but...

Matthew 24:24

²⁴ For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Comment • 3 Answers • 2 Votes • Asked February 05 2017

What should you do if you believe you're saved, but someone else says you're not and wants to pray the sinner's prayer with you?

John 3:16

¹⁶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Comment • 2 Answers • 1 Vote • Asked January 13 2017

What does the Bible say about people in a public meeting praying for the salvation of someone in front of him, without explicit permission?

Consider the situaton: One comes to a new fellowship and the fellowship prays...

1 Timothy 2:1 - 15

¹ First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people. ² For kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

Comment • 2 Answers • Asked January 01 2017

Why is there the shift of focus on God in the phrase, "for God cannot be tempted by evil," in James 1:13?

The phrase "God cannot be tempted by evil" seems to be peculiar. How can God...

James 1:13

¹³ Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Comment • 3 Answers • 3 Votes • Asked December 09 2016

How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?

Presently no one is in hell. When you are with God, even if you know that the...

Comment • 11 More Answers • 2 Votes • Asked December 08 2016

What is the nature and meaning of the dark period at the time when Jesus died on the cross?

It was now the sixth hour and the darkness came over the whole land until the...

Luke 1:1 - 80

¹ Seeing that many did take in hand to set in order a narration of the matters that have been fully assured among us. ² As they did deliver to us, who from the beginning became eye-witnesses, and officers of the Word, --

Comment • 4 Answers • 2 Votes • Asked May 17 2015