Category Archives: Grace

Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 1

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’ve written quite a bit on the “available light” theory over the years. But reader and regular commenter Price has suggested I need to do a better job of explaining how Romans 2 fits into my understanding. I think he’s … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Peter and James

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Jeopardy and Assurance Now, of course, human nature and our relationship with God is bit more complex than contra-positives and logic. After all, even if I have the Spirit within me, I have a choice. I can follow his lead … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Judgment According to Works

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Other Approaches to Works Long before we get to James, we really have to see what else Paul says about being judged by our works. This will get confusing before it gets (I hope) clear. Wright writes, Paul, in company … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: The Paradox of Grace; Lazy Christians

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Reflections on the Paradox of Grace So let’s be honest. Paul gives us a very good reason not to fall away by becoming transgressors — fear of damnation. But when it comes to why not be lazy? why not do … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Paul Defends Himself in Galatians 2

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Galatians 2 We’ve skipped some of my favorite parts of Romans, but covered quite a lot of the book, all in search of the answer to: If we’re saved by faith, why bother to obey? We now turn to Paul’s … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Love in Community

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Love in community Paul next teaches us how to love each other. This is one of my favorite passages, but we’ve covered it in detail before, and so I’ll resist the temptation to go verse by verse. Here’s the big … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Living Sacrifices

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Roman 12:1-2 (Rom 12:1 ESV) I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Notice the “therefore.” The need to … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Attaining to the Image of God and Torah

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Reflecting on Genesis Before we go any farther, we need to reflect a bit more deeply on what Paul has been saying — in light of the Law and the Prophets. We begin, of course, in Genesis. Fortunately, Paul is happy … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Slavery, Sonship, Suffering and Glory

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Slavery and Sons (Rom 8:14-15 ESV)  14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.  15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: The Indwelling Spirit

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Flesh vs. Spirit (Rom 8:5 ESV)  5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the … Continue reading →

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