Category Archives: belief systems

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God’s Two Books

From Dean Ohlman on April 2, 2012

Theologians have historically categorized the Bible and nature as “two books,” which when read side by side combine to reveal the God of creation. The first book, comprised of the inspired Scriptures of the Jewish and Christian faith, is called … Continue reading »

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Affinity With Nature

From Dean Ohlman on February 24, 2012

Because so much of our time is spent with the regular affairs of men—and spent insulated and isolated in homes, offices, stores, and cars—I think most of us have lost the awareness of a critical fact about the natural world: … Continue reading »

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When a Nation Sins

From Dean Ohlman on February 22, 2012

Structural sin. Ever heard the term? It could also be called cultural, social, or national sin. A good biblical example relates to the captivity of Judah by the Babylonians, which God declared would be a seventy-year captivity because of national … Continue reading »

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Celebrate the Mysteries

From Dean Ohlman on February 20, 2012

There are a number of things I don’t understand about the natural world. Being a child of the Age of Science, this lack of comprehension used to drive me to come up with human explanations for everything. I felt that … Continue reading »

Do Animals Have Souls?

From Dean Ohlman on February 6, 2012

While many who hold to the authority of the Bible today are convinced that animals have souls, it’s likely that the majority believe they don’t. Whatever the opinion, it seems probable that the beliefs of most Christians on this issue … Continue reading »