Category Archives: Soteriology

Salvation 2.0: Part 5.6: Why faith in Jesus?

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Jay F Guin

While Paul uses a lot of ink arguing for faith rather than works, he never really argues that faith in God without faith in Jesus is insufficient. To modern ears, that seems to be the obvious question. We know that Paul … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 5.5: The definition of “faith” — NT understanding

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Jay F Guin

In the NT, “faith” doesn’t greatly change meanings from the OT, except that “faith” in the NT is always faith in Jesus. Before Pentecost, the Jews believed in God and in his promised Messiah, but they did not believe in … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 5.4: The definition of “faith” — OT background

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Jay F Guin

We’ve already shown how pistis in the Greek picks up the meanings of faith and faithfulness. This is especially evident in Romans and Galatians, but not just there. When we reflect on the beginning of faith, God’s covenant with Abraham, … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 5.3: The faith(fulness) of Jesus

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 3:21-22a NET) But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (which is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed – 22 namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 5.2: God’s faith(fulness)

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Let’s take another look at Rom 3:3 — (Rom 3:1-4 NET) Therefore what advantage does the Jew have, or what is the value of circumcision?  2 Actually, there are many advantages. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 5.1: Faith

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Faith begins, not with a Plan or even with Jesus. It begins with God. You see, the Bible actually speaks of the faith of God — (Rom 3:3 KJV) For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 4.4: A reflection or two

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Notice how far we’ve come without having to speak about Five Acts of Worship, being Scripturally Organized, or even the Five-Step Plan of Salvation. On the other hand, our basic theology here is thoroughly Trinitarian. Much has been said about … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 4.3: God’s blood oath

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Jay F Guin

God’s blood oath I learned this lesson from Ray Vander Laan. I’ve even gotten to hear him teach it in person. And I know of no other theologian who places so much weight on this event. But it seems that … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 4.2: Jesus made perfect

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Suffering to help us in our suffering Hebrews has this surprising passage — (Heb 5:7-10 ESV) In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save … Continue reading →

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Salvation 2.0: Part 4.1: How — Atonement

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Jay F Guin

How? So, if this is true, how does it work? How does someone enter the Kingdom? And how does the sacrifice of Jesus result in salvation for individuals? Atonement Before we address how an individual enters the Kingdom, it would … Continue reading →

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