What the Bible says...


Summaries and References

The series of articles on What the Bible Says is useful as an introduction to some of the basic teachings of the Bible. These articles are designed for people who see the Bible as a source of truth. If you are skeptical about the teachings of the Bible, this may not be the place for you to start. Some Christians believe that everything in the Bible is literally true. They may be suspicious of the New Church approach to the Bible, which involves looking for hidden, spiritual meanings. In this series of pamphlets, I have explained many key New Church teachings using the literal meaning of the Bible as my only authority. My hope is that Christians who have placed their trust in the plain teachings of God's revelation will be able to see the truth there while retaining their trust in God's Word.

Each of the articles in the series addresses at least one key New Church teaching that is in conflict with an "orthodox" Christian view. The list below shows the main point of each pamphlet and an orthodox doctrine it exposes. In addition, I have included some introductory references for those who want to read what Swedenborg says on each subject.

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Title: Forgiveness

Title: Who is Jesus?

Title: The Holy Spirit

Title: Temptation

Title: When You Are Born Again

Title: Marriage and Spirituality

Title: Marriage in Heaven

Title: Sexual Equality

Title: What Angels Do

Title: The Inner Meaning of the Bible

Title: Adam and Eve

Title: Sacrifice

Title: The Blood of Jesus

Title: Why Bad Things Happen

Title: Who Needs Works?

Title: Who Is Saved?

Title: Where Angels Come From

Title: Love

Title: God's Anger

Title: The Second Coming

Title: The Rapture

Title: The Resurrection Body

Title: The Devil


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