Far from the standard version of hell that is so common in our current cultural context, the Biblical teaching is far more nuanced, visceral, and "real" for right here, and right now.

For many, "salvation" is an "event," that happens. While the moment of transformation is absolutely meaningful, the Scriptures seem to teach that salvation is something that we are committed to keep working out.

There are lots of images and metaphors that we use to describe what actually happened. By revisiting the way the Biblical authors used those metaphors, perhaps we can see with greater depth the upside-down way Christianity thought of Jesus' death.

In short, he didn't. Understanding what crucifixion is and was, helps expose the injustices of today, and why they also don't need to happen.

Our next teaching attempts to revisit the idea of sin, in light of creation.

We begin a new teaching series as an inquiry of Christian beliefs.

We continue our series in conversations with several pastors and teachers of Spark. Hear Jason's and Pamala's unique stories and struggles in this installment of Why Are You A Christian?

We continue our series in conversations with several pastors and teachers of Spark. Hear Danielle's and Marcus's unique stories and struggles in this installment of Why Are You A Christian?

We continue our series in conversations with several pastors and teachers of Spark. Hear Tom's and Omair's unique stories and struggles in this installment of Why Are You A Christian?

Justin Lee fields questions in this follow-up from his talk, Talking Across The Divide