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Tag Archives: Romans 8:22

Everything That Rises Will Converge

Paul: Week 1 Everything That Rises Will Converge Friday, March 11, 2016 In Romans 8:22, Paul says, “From the beginning until now, the entire creation as we know it has been groaning in one great act of giving birth.” Just this one line from Paul should be enough to justify a Christian belief in evolution.… Continue Reading Everything That Rises Will Converge

Universal Connection

Jesus: The Christ Universal Connection Friday, March 27, 2015 There were clear statements in the New Testament giving a cosmic meaning to Christ (Colossians 1, Ephesians 1, John 1, 1 John 1, and Hebrews 1:1-4), and the schools of Paul and John were initially overwhelmed by the hope contained in this message. In the early… Continue Reading Universal Connection

Giving Birth to God

Creation Giving Birth to God Wednesday, January 28, 2015 From the beginning until now, the entire creation as we know it has been groaning in one great act of giving birth. —Romans 8:22 Creation did not happen once by a flick of the Divine hand, and now it’s slowly winding down—which is what we’ve assumed… Continue Reading Giving Birth to God

God Creates Things that Create Themselves

Creation God Create Things that Create Themselves Monday, January 26, 2015 In Romans 8:22, Paul says, “From the beginning until now, the entire creation as we know it has been groaning in one great act of giving birth.” That is a very feminine notion of creation, giving birth slowly through labor pains. It complements Genesis’… Continue Reading God Creates Things that Create Themselves

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