Category Archives: Adult Bible Classes

Creation 2.0: Creation; Man

I’ll not be attempting to follow a conventional outline of Orthodox thought. Not exactly. In fact, I’ll toss some very non-Orthodox ideas in as we go, because my goal isn’t to teach lessons Orthodoxy. I just want to figure out what … Continue reading

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Creation 2.0: Investigating the Orthodox Perspective

As promised, the readers’ comments on the earlier Atonement series spurred me to look more closely into the Orthodox perspective on atonement. In fact, Michael J. Gorman’s viewpoint is heavily influenced by the Orthodox notion of theosis, that is, God’s … Continue reading

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Galatians VI:11-18 Review and Supplementary Materials (August 27, 2012)

Twelfth Week Monday August 27, 2012 (Gal 6:11 ESV) 11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 1. Why do you suppose Paul makes this comment here?

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Galatians VI:11-18 Questions for Students (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — Saturday, August 25, 2012)

Eleventh Week Tuesday August 21, 2012 (Gal 6:11 ESV)  11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 1. Why do you suppose Paul makes this comment here? 

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Galatians VI:1-10 Review and Supplementary Materials (August 20, 2012)

Eleventh Week Monday August 20, 2012 (Gal 6:1 ESV) Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 1. “Spirit … Continue reading

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Galatians VI:1-10 Questions for Students (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — Saturday, August 18, 2012)

Tenth Week Tuesday August 14, 2012 (Gal 6:1 ESV) Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 1. “Spirit … Continue reading

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Galatians V:16-26 Review and Supplementary Materials (August 13, 2012)

Tenth Week Monday August 13, 2012 (Gal 5:16 ESV) 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 1. Look back at the earlier lessons dealing with the Holy Spirit. Based … Continue reading

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Galatians V:16-26 Questions for Students (Tuesday, August 7, 2012 — Saturday, August 11, 2012)

Ninth Week Tuesday August 7, 2012 (Gal 5:16 ESV) 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 1. Look back at the earlier lessons dealing with the Holy Spirit. Based on … Continue reading

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Galatians V:2-15 Review and Supplemental Materials (Monday, August 6, 2012)

Ninth Week Tuesday August 6, 2012 (Gal 5:2 ESV) 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 1. Is Paul saying that circumcision is a sin? (Gal 6:15) … Continue reading

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Galatians V:2-15 Questions for Students (Tuesday, July 31, 2012 — Saturday, August 4, 2012)

Eighth Week Tuesday July 31, 2012 (Gal 5:2 ESV) 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 1. Is Paul saying that circumcision is a sin? (Gal 6:15)

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