Category Archives: Election

The Salvation of the Christians: The Cross, Part 4 (Baptism, Part 1)

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I admit it. I’m still recovering from back surgery. I’ve been in a lot of pain for a long time. And I’m running low on patience. I’m especially impatient with the endless repeating of the Church of Christ vs. Baptist … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of the Christians: The Cross, Part 3 (What Changes with Christianity? Continued)

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Jay F Guin

We continue to consider how, if salvation by faith is based on the covenant with Abraham, Christianity is different. So far, we’ve covered two points: 1. Christianity is based on promises already fulfilled. Judaism is based on promises not yet … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of the Christians: The Cross, Part 2 (Paul and the Faithfulness of God)

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Now, in Paul and the Faithfulness of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God 4), N. T. Wright attempts to explain why the early church saw Jesus as God while not denying monotheism — a tricky bit of theology … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of the Christians: The Cross, Part 1 (What Changes with Christianity?)

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Jay F Guin

So, remarkably, we find that the Christian covenant is very much made up of the Abrahamic covenant. Reckoning faith as righteousness (Gen 15:16). Blessing the nations (Gen 18:18). Producing justice and righteousness within those in covenant relationship (Gen 18:19). If … Continue reading →

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God Is Not Fair: Reflecting on Patrick Mead’s Latest

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Too good not to pass along. In a previous post, Patrick posed a common problem with how we understand God — We have used Gregory Boyd’s opening illustration in “God at War” of the mutilation and death of the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 3

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Jay F Guin

John 12:32 But there’s more to it. You see, Jesus wasn’t trying to prove or disprove Calvin. He was speaking about something else entirely. To see it, we next return to — (John 12:32)  “But I, when I am lifted … Continue reading →

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Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 2

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Jay F Guin

“Draw” And so, we come to John 6:44. (John 6:44)  “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.” Now, Jesus doesn’t suddenly change the … Continue reading →

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Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 1

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Prevenient grace One of the standard proof texts for prevenient grace is — (John 6:44 ESV) No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. … Continue reading →

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Election: “Those he called,” Part 2 (Paul)

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Paul’s use of “called” So let’s take a fresh look at Paul’s use of “called,” which is surely informed by the prophetic use of the word. (Rom 1:5-6 NASB) through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about … Continue reading →

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Election: “Those he called”

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Paul frequently refers to Christians as being “called.” What does it mean? “Called” sounds so much like “invited.” Is that the meaning? Well, many have been invited and not responded! I mean, how many have heard the gospel message and … Continue reading →

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