Last week, though the recorder was plugged in and turned on, we didn't connect it to the sound system, so we didn't capture any audio. So, this week, we did a quick overview of our conversation last week and jumped into what the Bible teaches about heaven. Do we go immediatly to heaven when we die?Did the NT writers believe they were going straight to heaven?If not, what did they teach?What is heaven like?

Ok, so this week we continue our conversation about heaven and hell, with a particular focus on the words translated "hell". Not the easiest of topics, but important none the less.

Ok, so this week we continue our conversation about heaven and hell, with a particular focus on the words translated "hell". Not the easiest of topics, but important none the less.

As there are way too many questions about this immense subject, we titled this Questions & Responses, vs. Q&A. Besides, I think it is more healthy that we share our responses vs. acting like we have all the answers.

But, we are still going to try to tackle some of the significant questions about the afterlife. Listen in and then come share your thoughts!

As there are way too many questions about this immense subject, we titled this Questions & Responses, vs. Q&A. Besides, I think it is more healthy that we share our responses vs. acting like we have all the answers.But, we are still going to try to tackle some of the signicant questions about the afterlife. Listen in and then come share your thoughts!

Our good friend and Pastor of The Table, Bellingham, brought a great message of hope and encouragement on Easter Sunday.

If the Bible's authority does not come from the fact that it is made up of timeless truths, or it's witness to primary events, or the timeless function it provides, then where does it's authority come from? Is it authoritative?

If the Bible's authority does not come from the fact that it is made up of timeless truths, or it's witness to primary events, or the timeless function it provides, then where does it's authority come from? Is it authoritative?

Have you ever asked yourself, "What, or who, has authority in my life?" It's a very interesting question. There are many layers to the question of authority, including what we mean by the word. It is equally important to clarify how we are using the term "authoritative", when we think about the Bible. If we think of the Bible's authority as being like a commanding officer, the text presents some problems. Most of the Bible doesn't start with a command, it starts like a lot of stories, "Once upon a time..." This "narrative" style raises questions about what (If anything) makes the Bible authoritative. Generally people see its authority through three lenses:Its authoritative because it contains timeless truthsIts authoritative because it provides witness to primary eventsIts authoritative because it has a timeless functionBut, are these really what make the Bible authoritative?

Have you ever asked yourself, "What, or who, has authority in my life?" It's a very interesting question. There are many layers to the question of authority, including what we mean by the word.

It is equally important to clarify how we are using the term "authoritative", when we think about the Bible. If we think of the Bible's authority as being like a commanding officer, the text presents some problems. Most of the Bible doesn't start with a command, it starts like a lot of stories, "Once upon a time..." This "narrative" style raises questions about what (If anything) makes the Bible authoritative. Generally people see its authority through three lenses:

Its authoritative because it contains timeless truths

Its authoritative because it provides witness to primary events

Its authoritative because it has a timeless function

But, are these really what make the Bible authoritative?