Inverted Orthodoxy 428- AER, Surprises in Matthew, Hell, and a capitalist Jesus?
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1. AER-
In a recent episode it was mentioned that Philippians 1:6 should not be applied to all Christians but only to the church in Philippi. I understand the importance of respecting the original audience of a New Testament letter, but I’m struggling to see why that would limit the theological truth of the statement to that one congregation.
If Paul’s confidence in Philippians 1:6 rests on God’s character (“He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion”), wouldn’t that reflect how God works in all believers rather than something unique to Philippi?
How do you distinguish between recognizing the original audience of a letter and concluding that the promise itself does not apply to the wider church - especially given similar passages like Romans 8:30 or 1 Corinthians 1:8–9 that speak about God bringing believers to completion?
2. I was surprised to read in Matthew 23. What did Jesus said to the teachers and Pharisees: “ How will you escape being condemned to hell? 34 Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town”.
Do we recognize any prophets that have been sent into Israel after Jesus?
In Matthew, Jesus describes our faith as light, salt and lantern oil. I understand the light as we illuminate our faith to others and the oil as we should continue to burn with this faith, but I don’t understand the salt. Does it mean that we must make it appealing to others? And how exactly do we make faith more appealing than what the world has to offer? Thank you.
3. My son and I are on our third time through the long form teaching Doug and Kyle did on what the Bible really says about hell. Thank you very much for making this video. His friend has been very concerned about the views of hell we learned from this video. So, we really appreciate how humbly and thoroughly you both presented the information. This has helped us present it in the same manner to others. Thank you for The work all of you have allowed Holy Spirit to Do in and through you to align your nephesh to His Truth and love. On to the question: Kyle and Doug why do you not believe in each other’s positions from this video? Or did we misunderstand that from the video? Blake which position do you lean towards, and no fence sitting please ;)
4. Would you consider Jesus to be anti-capitalist?
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