Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside? - Revisited, again

Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside?

Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside?  The first time I wrote about this, I said yes.  The second time, I updated it to say yes, but I thought some Christians can't relate to the concept of not wanting to be with God.  This time, many years later, ...

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Are The Gates of Hell Locked From The Inside? is reflective in nature, focusing on personal introspection and spiritual contemplation based on C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce.” Here are the key takeaways:
Reflective Approach: The author engages in a reflective examination of the concept of Hell and Heaven, drawing from C.S. Lewis’ allegorical work to explore the spiritual choices individuals make.
Personal Introspection: The text encourages readers to consider their own spiritual state and relationship with God, questioning whether they truly desire to be with God or are content with earthly or hellish desires.
Spiritual Choices: It discusses the idea that people may lock themselves in Hell by their choices and desires, emphasizing the importance of aligning one’s life with Christian values.
Christian Living: The page challenges readers to live out their faith authentically, aligning actions with beliefs, and to consider the impact of their lifestyle on their eternal destiny.
The page does not follow a strict inductive, topical, or application study method but rather uses the narrative of “The Great Divorce” to inspire self-reflection and spiritual growth.

He cut us into pieces. Let's return to his love.

He cut us into pieces. Let’s return to his love.

He cut us into pieces. Let's return to his love. Say what? He has torn us to pieces and injured us? And we should return to him? To his love? Huh? ...
What does God want from us?

What does God want from us?

What does God want from us? When we pray, we often ask God for all sorts of things.  And we're often disappointed if we don't get everything we wanted - NOW!  Have you ever thought about it the other way around? What do you think He wants from us?  And ...

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What does God want from us? is reflective in nature. Here are the key points:
Reflective Nature: The article encourages readers to consider their personal perceptions of God and challenges them to reflect on their relationship with Him.
Personal Inquiry: It poses introspective questions about what God desires from us and how we perceive His character.
Biblical References: The text includes Bible passages to support its points, inviting readers to contemplate the nature of God’s love and expectations.
Emotional Connection: The author shares personal experiences and emotions, aiming to connect with the reader on a deeper level.

Guns don't kill people - people kill people. Therefore ...

If guns don’t kill people – people kill people – then …

Guns don't kill people. People kill people. Therefore ... I'm sick of hearing guns don't kill people, people kill people. The logic behind that is so flawed. And the results of people who say it and/or believe it are more and more people dying. People die because people use guns ...
The forgotten holiday - Ascension Day

The problem of the forgotten holiday – Ascension Day

What is the forgotten holiday?  Actually, maybe not so much forgotten.  More like never really celebrated that much.  Ever.  I call it the "forgotten" holiday as a nod to Francis Chan's book - The Forgotten God.  Does that help to identify it?  If you live someplace like France, Germany, Norway ...
You can't be found unless you know you're lost

You can’t be found unless you know you’re lost

You can't be found unless you know you're lost.  At first this seems obvious.  Or maybe at first it makes so sense at all.  Either way, it's important to be found. Which makes it equally important that we know we're lost! ...
The "knowledge of evil" versus "actual evil"

The “knowledge of evil” versus “actual evil”

What's the difference between knowledge of evil versus actual evil? Well, in But I was certain that evil existed, we saw that both good and evil have always been present in our part of God's creation. But if both have always existed, then how come God said, after He created ...
But I was certain that evil existed.

But I was certain that evil existed

Evil Exists: "Only minutes ago I doubted anything that might be called supernatural; now I knew that I had been naive. I knew neither the extent of it nor the means by which to deal with it, but I was certain that evil existed. I had come face-to-face with it ...
Who is the wise one in Jesus' parable about building?

Who is the wise one in Jesus’ parable about building?

Who is the wise one in Jesus' parable about building? In the parable of the wise and foolish builders, Jesus compared, obviously, a wise builder and a foolish one. Of course, we want to emulate the wise builder. So let's take a look at him. What is it that made ...
Are we all supposed to be the same?

Are we all supposed to be the same?

Are we all supposed to be the same? That's probably a question lots of us ask. I'm asking it right now. So this is as much for me as it is for anyone. If you're asking whether we're all supposed to be the same, hopefully this will help you and ...

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Are we all supposed to be the same? is reflective in nature. Here are the key points:
Reflective Nature: The author contemplates the idea of individuality versus uniformity among Christians, reflecting on personal and shared experiences.
Christian Perspective: The discussion is framed from a Christian viewpoint, questioning the expectation of Christians to be identical in actions and purpose.
Biblical Analysis: The text examines biblical passages to challenge the notion of Christians becoming clones or angels in Heaven, emphasizing diversity in unity.
Personal Application: It encourages readers to consider their unique role within the Christian faith, without conforming to a uniform identity.
The page does not strictly follow an inductive, topical, or application study method but rather encourages introspection and personal understanding of Christian teachings.

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