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Critique of Rob Bell’s Book Love Wins

Critique of Rob Bell’s Book Love Wins. Dr. Mike Stallard Baptist Bible Seminary. What is good about the book…. People are capable of viewing God as a God of judgment (p. 37) Earthly future for God ’ s kingdom (heaven and earth merge together – p. 42-43)

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Critique of Rob Bell’s Book Love Wins

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  1. Critique of Rob Bell’s BookLove Wins Dr. Mike Stallard Baptist Bible Seminary

  2. What is good about the book… • People are capable of viewing God as a God of judgment (p. 37) • Earthly future for God’s kingdom (heaven and earth merge together – p. 42-43) • Clear testimony of his salvation experience (p. 194)

  3. General contents of the book… • The idea of hell in traditional Christianity is a violent , untrue doctrine • The afterlife has more continuity with the present life than usually believed • Universalism or an open-ended future is the only option that allows God’s love to win

  4. What is wrong with the book…Style and Tone • Mocking, sarcastic tone • Raises false concerns and makes caricatures • Use of worst examples to make points

  5. What is wrong with the book…Abuse of History • Misquotes Martin Luther and makes him a universalist (p. 106)

  6. What is wrong with the book…Abuse of the Bible Examples: • John 3:16 (p. vii) • Phil. 2:10-11—every knee shall bow (p. 99) • Rev 21-22 – no blood and violence (p. 112) • John 14:6 – exclusive and inclusive (p. 154)

  7. What is wrong with the book…Theological Problems Postmodern Strategies • Present is how the future will be (cp. Mt 22) • “Forever” is not a biblical category • Way of God is never violent (cp. Rev 19) • Lake of fire ignored for most part • No clear definition of the gospel

  8. What is wrong with the book…The Issue Behind the Issue Postmodern Worldview • Questions to keep the conversation going not to find answers (remember Matt 22) • Rejection of anything harsh

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