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Theological Thursday
Every Thursday morning on Radio Rhema, Geoff Macpherson chats with Nerida Ashcroft and Andrew Urquhart to answer the tough questions from listeners.
Election and Temptation
The questions were:
-What happens to people who have never heard of Jesus?
-Why do I still face temptation and struggle with old sins even though I am now a christian?
https://www.rhema.co.nz/shows/show/article/yourtheologicalquestions
The Sabbath and the Trinity
The questions were:
-What is the importance of the Sabbath and the idea of having a day of rest every week?
-There is a Christian who doesn’t believe in the Trinity because the word isn’t in the Bible and can you be a Christian and not believe in the Trinity?
https://www.rhema.co.nz/shows/show/article/thesabbathandthetrinity
Churches and Denominations
The question is:
-I find it really confusing that there are so many different churches and denominations. How do I choose which church I should go to?
https://www.rhema.co.nz/shows/show/article/churchesanddenominations
Do Cats go to heaven?
The questions were:
-Why do Christians make such a big deal about the Bible?
-What makes humans different from animals? What does the Bible teach about humanity? Will my cat be in heaven?
https://www.rhema.co.nz/shows/show/article/willmycatgotoheaven
Women and the Church
The question was:
-1 Timothy 2:12 "I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet." ESV
-Does it mean woman shouldn't preach?
https://www.rhema.co.nz/shows/show/article/womenandthechurch
Transgender and Christianity
The question was:
-Can I be a Christian and Transgender?
https://www.rhema.co.nz/shows/show/article/transgenderandchristian
Is Heaven Boring?
The questions was:
-I know heaven is supposed to be this amazing place, but the Bible makes it sound kind of boring. What is heaven really going to be like?
A New Heaven and a New Earth
Special Guest: Dr. Ian Smith
Dr Ian Smith is the author of 'Not Home Yet: How the Renewal of the Earth Fits into God's Plan for the World' He chatted with Andrew and Nerida about heaven, a new earth, our misconceptions and how much God wants us to enjoy His creation.
https://www.rhema.co.nz/shows/show/article/newheavenandanewearth
