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Monthly Archives: September 2009
A Theology Wiki?
A reader writes, Jay: It occurred to me the other day that a great way to begin getting a systematic progressive theology put together would be to start a theological wiki. For those unfamiliar with the term, a “wiki” is … Continue reading
Election: Back to Romans 8
Reflect back on chapter 8 — (Rom 8:29-31) For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined, he also … Continue reading
Election: Grace According to Calvin
Thanks to Jerry Starling, here’s a commentary on election from Calvin himself. Not that Calvin. That Calvin isn’t funny at all Is there a lesson here?
Election: Romans 9, Part 5 (“a righteousness that is by faith”)
(Rom 9:30) What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; And so Paul sets up the contrast. The Gentiles are among the elect because they have … Continue reading
Fun with Bible Translations
With the recent controversy over the NIV and TNIV translations (if you don’t know, don’t ask), Scot McKnight decided to match translations to types of Christians. NRSV for liberals and Shane Claiborne lovers; ESV for Reformed complementarian Baptists; HCSB for … Continue reading
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Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: The Presence of God
Sea of Galilee Jesus made talmidim (disciples) from among the Jewish Galileans. But eventually, a Galilean had to make a Greek or Roman disciple. Priene Priene is a city in Asia Minor, near Ephesus. The lower city is the part … Continue reading
I’m Back … Sort Of
As predicted, the empty nest has resulted in a very long honey-do list and much less attention to the blog than before. (I wrote the Election posts the week before Labor Day.) On top of all that, my computer is … Continue reading
Election: Romans 9, Part 4 (“But who are you, O man, to talk back to God?”)
(Rom 9:19-21) One of you will say to me: “Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him … Continue reading
Election: Romans 9, Part 3 (hardening Pharaoh’s heart)
(Rom 9:17-18) For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18 Therefore God has mercy … Continue reading
Resource Materials: Tools of the Trade, Part 2
A reader asks, Do you have a favorite New Testament commentary or do you prefer the book-by-book commentaries? Also your current views on The Transforming Word: A One-Volume Commentary on the Bible (the inerrancy issue is not a concern of … Continue reading →