#225 Will animals go to heaven? Are NDEs real? Is there 'free will' in heaven? (replay)
Jul 11, 2024
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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.
NT Wright discusses the mystery of resurrection and the continuity of individual identity
Questioned about the resurrection and continuity of identity, NT Wright explores the complex concept using illustrations from daily life. He draws attention to how our bodies experience a constant flux, indicating a continuity of form with a discontinuity of matter. Wright likens human identity to a curve in a waterfall, wherein there is a recognizable form but a flow of matter, suggesting a transformed, recognizable self in the resurrection.
Tom Wright addresses the questions regarding the problem of evil and human contribution to new creation
Tom Wright challenges the idea that the world is perfect as it is and highlights the profound struggles and injustices witnessed throughout history. He discusses the limitations of human ingenuity and the necessity of divine intervention for the ultimate new creation. Wright emphasizes the synergy between human efforts and God's work through the Spirit, stressing the need for a Trinitarian perspective in understanding the role of humans and God in shaping the new creation.
In this episode, Tom dives into listener questions about heaven and the new creation. Discover whether free will still exists in heaven, what near-death experiences can reveal, and if we’ll be reunited with our loved ones and pets. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the afterlife and beyond!
This episode originally aired: 30 June 2020
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