Synopses & Reviews
In the Bible God promises comfort to all who put their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
When you are troubled...
Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).
When you are lonely...
Fear thou not; for I am with thee. Be not dismayed; for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness (Isaiah 41:10).
When you are anxious...
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
When you are afraid...
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me... (Psalm 23:4).
When you face trials...
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing this, that the testing of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking nothing (James 1:2-4).
When you are tempted...
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted above that ye are able, but will, with the temptation, also make the way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13).
When you need strength...
My grace is sufficient for thee; for My strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
When you need wisdom...
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering (James 1:5-6a).
When you need forgiveness...
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
When you need assurance...
Jesus promises, He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but is passed from death unto life (John 5:24). The Bible tells us how we can trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Recognize that only God can save you... not because you are doing the best you can, not because of your religious efforts, but because of what Jesus Christ did for you on the Cross of Calvary. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God--not of works, lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Confess that you cannot save yourself, that you are a sinner worthy of God's righteous judgment. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord (Romans 6:23).
Believe the good news that Christ died for you and that He arose from the dead and now lives to save all who come to Him (Hebrews 7:25). Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13).
Rely upon God's sure promise, not upon your feelings. By faith declare you are saved by the blood of Jesus Christ shed for the forgiveness of your sins. Openly confess Him as Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9-10).
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Time, it has been said, is what keeps everything from happening at once. When you think about it, this definition is probably as good as any, for it is notoriously difficult to provide an analysis of time which is not in the end circular. The question before William Craig, however, concerns one aspect of time -- God's relationship to it -- and he tackles this difficult topic with the truth of Scripture.
There are two sides to the debate, both of which Dr. Craig explores fully: Is God temporal or is He timeless? The conclusion is remarkable and merits our reflection, since in the end it illustrates God's desire that His finite, temporal creatures might come to share the joy and blessing of knowing Him. Though the topic is a serious one, Craig writes to stretch readers' minds and deepen their awe and worship of the Eternal God.
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This remarkable work offers an analytical exploration of the nature of divine eternity and God's relationship to time.
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Time and Eternity deals with difficult issues in modern physics and brings them into relation with traditional theological doctrines. Craig has done a great work, and it is marvelous that now the philosophy of religion is engaging with the philosophy of science to the great benefit of both.--John R. LucasFellow of Merton College, Oxford University
Time and Eternity offers a comprehensive discussion of the problems in the concepts of time and eternity on the basis of an extraordinary familiarity with a vast number of recent contributions to this issue from scientists and philosophers. The argument is subtle and precise. Particularly important are the sections on the impact of the different versions of relativity theory on the concept of time.... The book offers a plausible argument for a realistic conception of temporal process and for God's involvement in the temporal distinctions and processes because of His presence in His creation.--Wolfhart PannenbergProfessor of Systematic TheologyLudwig Maximilliens Universitaet-Muenchen, Germany
As a scientist doing theoretical research in gravitational physics and quantum cosmology, I found Dr. Craig's thoughtful book highly interesting. He has carefully given arguments defending several different viewpoints for each of the many issues about time that he discusses, followed by critiques in which he emphasizes his own opinion. Reading Time and Eternity has forced me to develop better arguments for my own opinions (which differ considerably from Craig's).... I am certain that Time and Eternity will also stimulate your thinking about this fascinating subject and your appreciation for the God who created time as part of the marvelous universe He has given us.--Don N. PageProfessor of Physics and Fellow of the Cosmology and Gravitation Program of the Canadian Institute for Advanced ResearchUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
William Lane Craig is one the leading philosophers of religion and one of the leading philosophers of time. In this book, he combines his expertise in these areas to produce an original, erudite, and accessible theory of time and God that will be of great interest to both the general public and scholars. It is a rewarding experience to read through this brilliant and well-researched book by one of the most learned and creative thinkers of our era.--Quentin SmithProfessor of Philosophy, Western Michigan University
In Time and Eternity, William Lane Craig defends the remarkable conclusion that God is timeless without creation and temporal since creation. Craig argues his case philosophically by carefully weighing evidence for and against divine temporality and personhood in light of dynamic versus static theories of time and their warrants, in turn, in a Lorentzian interpretation of special relativity and an objective, mind-independent theory of becoming, including fascinating excursions into Big Bang cosmology and the philosophy of mathematics. As the latest in his series of ground-breaking books, Time and Eternity summarizes and extends Craig's previous technical arguments and conveys them to a more general audience. It is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in the problem of time and eternity in Christian philosophy.--Robert RussellProfessor of Theology and ScienceGraduate Theological Union, Berkeley, Calif.
The nature of time is a continuing source of puzzlement both to science and in everyday life. It is also an important issue in theological understandings of the nature of God. In this interesting book, Professor Craig tackles this complex set of topics in a clear way. His discussion of the interrelated scientific, philosophical, and theological issues clears up many previous misconceptions and proposes a plausible understanding of the relation of God to time and eternity that many will find helpful.--George EllisProfessor of Mathematics and Applied MathematicsUniversity of Capetown