paradise

The Reality of Heaven: Paradise Regained

Is heaven real? The promise of the restoration of paradise and the abolishment of sin points to the reality of heaven.

Paradise the First

In looking at the account of Paradise, this article argues that the record of Genesis 2 and Genesis 3 is historical.

The Glory of Heaven – Heavenly Hash

What is heaven and what might it be like? Heaven is often associated with the life hereafter. In chapter 1 of this book, the author attempts to explain why every major religion and every significant culture in human history has had some notion of heaven or “paradise.” Different names are used: nirvana, Elysium, Valhalla, Utopia, Shangri-La, etc.

Covenant of Works and Merit?

This article is about the covenant of works (covenant in paradise), and specifically also about reward and blessing in paradise.

Work: Curse or Calling?

This article is about work as our calling. Other topics discussed are work in Paradise, work and sin, the restoration of work, laziness, work and the new heavens and new earth, and man as the image of God.

Adam and Evolution

Is it important to believe in Adam's existence in paradise? This article looks at the First Adam and the Second Adam according to Scripture, and what this means for the belief in evolution.

Was Adam an Historical Person?

This article is about Genesis 1-3 and if we have to view Adam and paradise as a historical person and event. The article looks at salvation and historical facts, and the fall in sin and redemption. It also looks at the origin of sin from the viewpoint of evolution. The relation between Adam and Jesus Christ is also discussed.

Covenant Theology under Attack

This article is about the covenant of works (covenant in the paradise). Rewards and blessing, the active obedience of Jesus Christ, and the relation of paradise and the covenant of grace is also discussed.

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