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Real Restoration: Isaiah and the Story of the Bible

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

As we covered in the first few posts of this series, Genesis begins by setting up certain conflicts that give rise to God’s story. Isaiah offers a preview of how these conflicts will be resolved — * Satan vs. God … Continue reading →

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Archaeology: Why Paul Went West

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

While we’re looking at fascinating articles from the Biblical Archaeology Review, you’ve just got to know about this article, “Why Paul Went West.” The diaspora of Jews in the east developed very differently from the diaspora in the west. The … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: The Death of Biblical Minimalism(?)

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

New article from Biblical Archaeology Review called “The Death & Death of Biblical Minimalism” is a must read for readers interested in archaeology. For centuries, archaeologists were believers who assumed the Old Testament to be essentially accurate. That position has … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: Understanding Who the Servant Is

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Who is the Servant? The argument is often made that the “servant” of the Servant’s Song is in fact Israel — and the argument is not without weight. (Isa 41:8-10 ESV) 8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Why Are Christians Fatter than Non-Christians?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

It pains me more than I can say to report this bit of tragic news.  According to the USA Today, Christians are fatter than non-Christians. More precisely stated (and this is even more painful), frequent church attenders are fatter than … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: The Servant’s Song

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Servant’s Song Chapter 42 introduces a very elaborate presentation of the Messiah — (Isa 42:1-4 ESV) Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: How Should Christians feel about the death of Osama Bin Laden?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The death of Osama Bin Laden raises many questions, but the one that has dominated the evangelical web pages is how we Christians should respond to the news. For purposes of this question, I don’t want to discuss pacificism, just … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 13: Coping with Selfishness

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Churches are always going to be filled with selfish people. If we managed to preach all our members into selflessness, we’d be so attractive that we’d soon have hundreds of converts — who’d be immature Christians and therefore selfish. Unhealthy … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Hospitality

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Brad Brisco’s review of Making Room: Recovering Hospitality As a Christian Tradition by Christine Pohl. Hospitality will not occur in any significant way in our lives, homes, or churches unless we give it deliberate attention. Because the practice has been mostly … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: The Nations; The End of Time

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Nations (Isa 66:12-19a ESV) 12 For thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse, you shall be carried upon … Continue reading →

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