All articles by David Instone-Brewer – Page 3
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Archive contentGod of the multiverse
Some atheists use multiverse theories to argue against the existence of God. David Instone-Brewer agrees that our universe may be just one among many – but God must have created all of them.
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Archive contentDoes individual life really begin at conception?
Writing in the June edition of Premier Christianity, David Instone Brewer argued that an individual life begins 14 days after conception. Read David’s controversial article, and Peter D Williams’ response below.
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Archive contentTo infinity and beyond
Could the mathematics of infinity point to something beyond this universe?
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Archive contentAutopsy of a crucifixion
Drawing on his studies in forensic pathology, David Instone-Brewer explores the science of crucifixion.
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Archive contentUpcycled Earth
Our planet will one day become our renewed eternal home, so we had better look after it, says David Instone-Brewer.
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Archive contentCan you weigh a spirit?
David Instone-Brewer delves into neurology and explores the nature of the human spirit.
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Archive contentRefresh my memory
When we get to heaven, will we remember everything we said and did on earth? Our resident theologian David Instone-Brewer examines how memory works and whether our resurrection bodies will be accompanied by a reconditioned memory bank.
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Archive contentMillions in the Wilderness
Exactly how many Israelites lived in the wilderness? Continuing his series exploring science and the Bible, our resident theologian David Instone-Brewer explores whether the numbers in Exodus add up.
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Archive contentChristmas Scandals
Festive cards usually depict a serene tableau set in a stable complete with shepherds, wise men and baby Jesus with a halo. But the first Christmas was anything but respectable. David Instone-Brewer reveals the unconventional nativity characters that would have made even a tabloid journalist blush.
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Archive contentMale and female he created them?
Our resident theologian David Instone-Brewer explores what the Bible has to say on gender and transgender issues.
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Archive contentLife before Adam?
Continuing his series on science and the Bible, David Instone-Brewer takes a closer look at what Genesis reveals about the origins of humankind.
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Archive contentStar-struck
In the first of his new series exploring science and the Bible, our resident theologian David Instone-Brewer uncovers the significance of stars.
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Archive contentBetter the Devil you know
David Instone-Brewer explores Jesus’ teaching on someone we all-too-readily overlook: the Devil
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Archive contentThe childlike Church
Jesus encouraged us to ‘become like little children’ (Matthew 18:3), but did he really want his Church to be like a playgroup – full of self-centred bickering and snotty noses?
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Archive contentProportional Punishment in Hell
Do we gloss over teaching on hell? David Instone-Brewer takes a look at what Jesus has to say on the subject.
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Archive contentChucking people out of Church
Continuing his new series, David Instone-Brewer sheds light on doctrines we may have overlooked.
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Archive contentDoctrines That Time Forgot
In this new series, David Instone-Brewer sheds light on doctrines we may have overlooked…
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Archive contentDavid Instone-Brewer: Predestination or free will?
Does God decide who will be saved, or is humanity free to choose to follow him?
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Archive contentBible Stories Uncensored: Ruth the Maneater
When are feet not feet? When they are used euphemistically to spare blushes, as David Instone-Brewer discovers in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
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Bible Stories Uncensored: Sex tips from Solomon
Breasts, kisses and hair like a flock of goats…David Instone-Brewer on Old Testament turn-ons.
