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N. T. Wright’s The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus’s Crucifixion, Part 1 (Introduction)

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Jay F Guin

N. T. “Tom” Wright has just released another paradigm-shifting book suggesting a new, more scriptural way of understanding the atonement, The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus’s Crucifixion. Wright delves deeply into how the crucifixion and resurrection … Continue reading →

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2 Thessalonians: 3:6-13 (“If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat”)

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Jay F Guin

2 Thess 3:6-12 (2 Thess. 3:6-12 ESV)  6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition … Continue reading →

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2 Thessalonians: 3:1-5 (the Evil One)

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Jay F Guin

2 Thess 3:1-2 (2 Thess. 3:1-2 ESV) Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,  2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. … Continue reading →

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2 Thessalonians: 2:15-16 (apostolic tradition and hope)

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Jay F Guin

2 Thess 2:14-15 (2 Thess. 2:14-15 ESV)  14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.  15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that … Continue reading →

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2 Thessalonians: 2:13-14 (Predestination, Free Will, Open Theism, and Such)

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Jay F Guin

I apologize for not being involved in the comments these last several days. I’ve been under the weather with something called “endocarditis,” meaning an infection of the heart valves. I’ve been on 24-hour IV antibiotics for a month. (Anti = … Continue reading →

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2 Thessalonians: 2:13-14 (Encouragement by Election)

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Jay F Guin

2 Thess 2:13-14 Having contradicted the false teaching regarding the Second Coming and likely concerned that he may have offended the church, Paul immediately shifts the subject to give a word of encouragement. (2 Thess. 2:13-14 ESV) 13 But we … Continue reading →

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Degrees of Punishment: Interpreting the Parable of Faithful and Unfaithful Slaves (Luke 12:41-48), Part 4

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Risk Aversion in the Churches of Christ This parable, read with the Parable of the Talents, is a fearful lesson both individually and corporately. Let’s talk about the Churches of Christ as a body. One of the characteristics of my fellowship … Continue reading →

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Degrees of Punishment: Interpreting the Parable of Faithful and Unfaithful Slaves (Luke 12:41-48), Part 3

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Proposed reading Degrees of punishment. I don’t buy the Purgatory arguments, and I can’t overlook the fact that the second and third managers were punished — even severely. Most commentaries offer no help at all on this question (the first … Continue reading →

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Degrees of Punishment: Interpreting the Parable of Faithful and Unfaithful Slaves (Luke 12:41-48), Part 2

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Luke 12:44 (Lk. 12:44 ESV)  44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions. The faithful manager will be rewarded with greater responsibility. In an honor culture, this is a great reward. This is, of … Continue reading →

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Degrees of Punishment: Interpreting the Parable of Faithful and Unfaithful Slaves (Luke 12:41-48), Part 1

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Over the years, I’ve frequently mentioned Luke 12:41-48 as demonstrating that Jesus promises that there will be degrees of punishment for the damned. However, I’ve never attempted to work through the passage in its entirety or literary context. Recently, some … Continue reading →

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