Death and the Afterlife 1 study
Origin of Sin 1 study
Divine Justice 2 studies
Death and the Afterlife
This theme addresses one of the most fundamental questions of human existence: what happens after death? The Bible, in both the Old and the New Testament, offers many answers through accounts, teachings and prophecies that shed light on the Christian vision of life after death.
The Gospels occupy a central place in this reflection, notably through the resurrection of Jesus, the foundational event that gives the believer the hope of eternal life. The teachings of Jesus on the Kingdom of heaven, his parables on divine judgment and his own words on the cross feed a rich theology of the afterlife.
Other dimensions complete this picture: the eschatological questions addressed in Revelation, the notions of salvation and condemnation, and also the debates around purgatory and the resurrection of the body. These subjects touch on faith, hope and the very meaning of Christian existence.
To read the articles gathered under this theme is to explore how the Bible answers death not as an end, but as a passage to a new and eternal reality.
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PDA012
Dying, and Then What…
This article examines what follows death, stressing the certainty of divine judgment and the need to prepare for it by accepting Jesus Christ as Savior. The Christian view of death is transformed from a dreaded end into a passage to eternal rest for those who believe, offering assurance and peace.
Romans 8.1 (King James Version) :There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Origin of Sin
This theme explores one of the most fundamental questions of biblical theology: how did sin enter human history? Through the accounts of Genesis, the articles in this path examine the story of the fall of Adam and Eve, the temptation in the Garden of Eden and the immediate consequences of disobedience toward God.
The reflection does not stop at the account of Genesis alone. It extends to the great doctrinal lines that run through the Old and the New Testament: the notion of original sin, the transmission of guilt through the generations, and the way the biblical authors understand the human condition marked by the rupture with the Creator.
This theme is closely linked to other great biblical subjects such as salvation, redemption and divine grace. To understand the origin of sin is also to better grasp why the mission of Jesus — his death and resurrection — occupies such a central place in the Christian message.
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PDA003
Reconciliation
The article stresses the universal need for reconciliation with God because of sin, according to Paul’s writings. Despite the indifference of many, the violation of God’s law brings about a spiritual separation. Through Jesus, reconciliation is possible, avoiding eternal hell. Everyone will have to answer for their choices before God.
Matthew 22.37 (King James Version) :Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Divine Justice
This theme explores the way God exercises his moral authority in the biblical accounts, from the great interventions of the Old Testament to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. It covers episodes such as the plagues of Egypt and the divine judgments on the nations, but also the parables of Jesus on the last judgment, retribution and mercy.
Divine justice is not reduced to punishment: it encompasses the defense of the oppressed, God's faithfulness to his promises and the reconciliation made possible by the death and resurrection of Jesus. This theme is therefore inseparable from the notions of sin, salvation, forgiveness and redemption that run throughout the whole of Scripture.
Reading these articles helps us understand how the Bible articulates justice and divine love, two attributes often perceived as opposed. The prophetic texts, the eschatological discourses of Jesus and the apostolic letters each shed light in their own way on this fundamental tension at the heart of the Christian faith.
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PDA011
Is God Unjust?
The article discusses the idea that God might be unjust in allowing suffering and injustice in the world, but concludes that this condition results from human sin. It invites repentance and faith in Jesus for salvation.
1 John 4.8 (King James Version) :He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PDA014
The Eternal Will Fight for You
The article recounts how Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, faced with an enemy coalition, turns to God through prayer and fasting. God promises to fight for them, symbolizing that some battles require divine intervention. This is reflected in Jesus' triumph over sin, offering us redemption and forgiveness. The article encourages us to trust God in our personal trials.
Isaiah 26.4 (King James Version) :Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org