Day: July 29, 2023
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Should Christians Baptize on Behalf of the Dead?
In the middle of a long and detailed discussion of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15, Paul drops a confusing bombshell: Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? (1 Cor. 15:29) Huh? In a chapter…
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How Did Jesus Suffer Eternal Punishment in Only 3 Hours?
On the surface the logic of the atonement is straightforward. We sin and are therefore under God’s wrath. When Jesus died on the cross, he suffered the punishment that sin deserves. If we put our faith in Christ, we have eternal life. If we dig a little deeper, however, we encounter a perplexing question revealed…