Pilgrims from Paradise

Matthew points out how the difference between the God of the Old and New Testaments is actually our own spiritual maturing.

In this segment, Matthew notes the true nature of God's "wrath."

Matthew is forced to reject Western punishment theories because of one simple fact: God, by nature, does not change.

Matthew looks at the history of God's actions towards us to see if "legal" theories hold water.

Matthew is forced to reject Western punishment theories because of one simple fact: God, by nature, does not change.

In this segment, Matthew outlines the "ransom theory" of salvation subscribed to by the early Church.

This week, Matthew outlines three ways that the remnants of Augustine's philosophy infect even those who are trying to return to an intimate experience with God.

Matthew continues his discussion of Augustine and his views on predestination.

Matthew shows how a misunderstanding of the story of the Garden of Eden leads to a misunderstanding of our relationship with God.

Looking more closely at the Augustinian view of God, Matthew examines the concept of "original sin".