Category Archives: Heaven

Next Resurrection Post Up at Wineskins: The Rapture

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 5 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 5: The Rapture For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Resurrection, … Continue reading →

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Wineskins post Resurrection, Part 4: 2 Peter 3:10-13 is up

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 4 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 4: 2 Peter 3:10-13: The heavens will pass away For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. Resurrection, Part 2: The early … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins: Part 3 is posted

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 3 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 3: Bodies in the afterlife? For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Resurrection, Part 1: A … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 2 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. This continues the series beginning with Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. The rest will appear every other day.

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I’ve just begun posting a 9-part series on the resurrection at Wineskins. I know that sounds like a lot, but the topic covers not only the resurrection of Jesus but also the general resurrection of the saints. I delve into … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Will We Remember Our Former Lives In Heaven?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Jay F Guin

[Re-posted to include some new material at the end.] Someone asked this in class Sunday, and I had wondered the same thing as I was preparing the lesson. The question comes from Isaiah — (Isa 65:17) “Behold, I will create … Continue reading →

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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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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 3

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Hatred (Gen 4:8)  Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Because of the jealousy caused by sin, Cain became … Continue reading →

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