2. Theological
questions:
a. Is
Jesus the only way?
i.
The postmodern world has settled on “tolerance” that
demands that men not only allow others to hold divergent views but that men
also affirm that divergent view as right for that person.
When
a growing number of Christians find themselves unable to affirm that Christ is
the only way to God, the implications for world evangelization are ominous,
especially since some already on the mission field are wondering why they are
there. (Debre Fieguth, Faith Today, Jan/Feb 2000, p18-21)
ii.
She quotes Geoff Tunnicliff, missions strategist: the
Great Commission ‘isn’t a gospel of tolerance; it’s a gospel of love.’
b. Is
hell real?
i.
There are various views:
a. Hell
is a literal place (traditional protestant, Catholic).
b. Hell
is separation from God (current Catholic).
c. Hell
is total destruction (annihilation; 7th Day Adventists, many cults
and now a few Evangelicals.)
d. Hell
is the here and now.
ii.
Although images of hell still capture the imagination,
some people are concerned that hell without fury is not only unscriptural but
also gives us ‘no persuasive reason to be moral.’
c. Is
reconciliation with the Roman Catholic Church possible?
i.
In recent years we have bemoaned the willingness of
many evangelicals to throw away the reformation in favor of friendship with the
RCC.
ii.
The RCC set everyone straight this year with the
document Dominus lesus, making clear
that there is no salvation outside the Church – the holy Roman Church.
(There is more to consider from the year 2000
as well as today so we will continue to think of conditions in the apostate
church in tomorrow’s post.)
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