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Category Archives: Available Light
Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 4
He will render to each one according to his works (Rom 2:6-8 ESV) 6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he … Continue reading
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Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 3
Romans 2, from the start We just demonstrated that if we approach Rom 2:14 starting with Rom 2:29, we find that Paul is not speaking of Gentiles who’ve never heard the gospel. Rather, he’s speaking of saved Gentiles whose hearts have … Continue reading
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Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 2
But if you call yourself a Jew … (Rom 2:17-24 ESV) 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you … Continue reading
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Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 1.5
In the comments to Part 1 of this series, Keith Brenton has mentioned some additional passages that arguably support the “available light” theory – (John 3:18 ESV) 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe … Continue reading
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Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 1
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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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 29 (In Reply to Roger E. Olson)
Roger E. Olson wrote an article called “My Litmus Test” in support of his inclusivist views. “Inclusivist” is a term he uses for the notion that people who’ve never heard of Jesus might be saved. The article has been circulated … Continue reading
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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 28 (Of Wheat and Tares)
I just finished the series (for the second time!), only to realize that I’d not covered the parable of the wheat and the tares (or weeds). And this is a popular argument for erasing the line between those with and … Continue reading
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