Ask NT Wright Anything
#225 Will animals go to heaven? Are NDEs real? Is there 'free will' in heaven? (replay)
Jul 11, 2024
Explore questions about the afterlife, including free will in heaven, near-death experiences, and the possibility of reuniting with loved ones and pets. Dive into discussions about the new creation, the relationship between heaven and earth, and the interplay of physics, free will, love, and sin in the renewed world. Delve into the credibility of near-death experiences, philosophical perspectives on evil, and the potential existence of animals in heaven.
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- Heaven and earth will unite in the new creation, emphasizing a total transformation of all aspects.
- Resurrection involves continuity of identity with a recognizable form but a flow of matter, ensuring a transformed self.
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Tom Wright explains the concept of new creation as heaven meeting earth through Jesus
Tom Wright delves into the idea that new creation is not about leaving earth for heaven but about heaven coming to earth. He emphasizes that God aims to bring heaven and earth together, transforming everything in a biblical forward look towards a total combination of heaven and earth. Wright highlights the ultimate promise of a new Jerusalem descending to earth to meet humanity with a focus on a total transformation of all aspects.
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