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Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: Crossing the Red Sea

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We continue to consider RVL’s lessons on how to think as the First Century Jews thought, that is, with an Eastern point of view. (“RVL” is what his students call Ray Vander Laan and how he often refers to himself.) … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Moral vs. Positive Law: Background

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Guy wrote a comment asking why I take such a dim view of positive law (and I do). I knocked out a quick comment, but I think the topic bears a more thorough explanation. It’s going to take several posts … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: I Can’t Find the Words

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Jay F Guin

BrotherhoodNews.com recently issued this report — MERIDIAN, Miss. (BNc) — The Northside congregation hosted a Bible debate on church benevolence Jan. 21-22. Thursday night Patrick Donahue of Huntsville, Ala., affirmed that, “The Bible does not authorize use of the church … Continue reading →

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Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: Hagah

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Jay F Guin

A few weeks ago, I attended a seminar taught by Ray Vander Laan near here. I took my new netbook with me and furiously typed notes. Now it’s time to report a few of the lessons to the readers. (RVL’s … Continue reading →

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The Many Problems with the Emerging Church

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Thanks to Reverend Fun

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The Fork in the Road: When Am I Justified?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I continue to try to sort out just where the progressives and conservatives part ways in their theology. Ask any conservative, and he’ll assure you that he believes we are justified by faith, not works, by the grace of God. … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Calvin’s Questions

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Thanks to http://www.gocomics.com/ for the lesson in theology. If the image is too small, try either double clicking the cartoon or else right clicking and selecting “View Image.” Or else go here.

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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 3

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Jay F Guin

In the last post, we began a consideration of Eph 5:18-21, pointing out that “command” (not really the right word) is to be filled with the Spirit. The rest of the passage is made of three participles modifying — by … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 2

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

In the last post, we considered the meaning of Eph 4:22-24 — (Eph 4:22-24)  You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 1

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I love studying the Bible — for lots of reasons. One reason is that I’m constantly stumbling across delightful little nuggets in unexpected places. In an earlier post in this series, I considered — (Eph 4:22-24)  You were taught, with … Continue reading →

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