You are a creature in the Creator’s work of art. Accept it. He is the Creator, not you. How seriously should we take those who object to hell or try to rewrite the story so that hell isn’t part of it? As seriously as we would we take Hamlet critiquing Shakespeare’s work. Hamlet has no independent existence. He can only critique Shakespeare if the author decides to write that scene.

— James Hamilton (b. 1974), Professor für Biblische Theologie und Pastor

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Humility & Pride

Occasions: For Reflection

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