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Escape from Paradise Chapter 11 Study Questions
Chapter 11 Meanings Being Taken Watson’s face goes white at the news that his dear sister has been “taken.” Being taken by the little ones represents becoming captive to sin. Paul refers to our former life as unbelievers as the time when we were slaves to sin (Romans...
The Death of Heroes
Hero stories are out of fashion in the secular world, yet there is still a market for them among Christians. This reveals a key difference in worldviews.
Escape from Paradise: Interpreting the Allegory (Chapters 7-10)
Chapter 7 There are no new points of analogy in chapter seven. Chapter 8 The Desire for the Little one’s Approval Adam’s desire for the little ones’ approval represents our desire to be respected by the world. Especially, in our culture, in the academic/scientific...
Escape from Paradise: Interpreting the Allegory (chapters 5-6)
This is the discussion page for chapters 5-6 of the novel, Escape from Paradise. 1) The Wind The wind represents the Holy Spirit. Both the Greek and Hebrew words for “spirit” are also the words for “wind” or “breath.” Of the three persons in the Trinity, the Holy...
Escape from Paradise: Interpreting the Allegory (chapters 3-4)
This is the discussion page for chapters 3-4 of the novel, Escape from Paradise.WARNING: Lots of spoilers. It is recommended you finish the novel before joining the discussion if you are planning on reading the book. If you are not planning on reading it, you are...
How to Find God’s Presence in the Desert
The “desert” is the place where joy has dried up. The solution to the desert is the presence of God. God’s presence is the source of blessing and joy.