Category Archives: Soteriology

The Salvation of the Christians: Election, Part 2

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Let’s take another look at Eph 1 and consider what these verses meant in Paul’s context. Paul’s point is that the Gentile converts enjoy the same covenant promises as the Jews. Well, what are those  promises? Why does that matter? … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of the Christians: Election, Part 1

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Several posts ago, I mentioned my belief that the NT doctrine of election is the same as the OT doctrine of election — that is, “election” means that God has elected Israel as the chosen people. The Gentiles have been … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of the Christians: The Cross, Part 4 (Baptism, Part 2)

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Something old, something new … So having hopefully avoided some of the more tedious arguments, let’s talk about something new. Well, not “new” but old. Really old. Paul writes in Gal 3 and Rom 4 that we are saved by … Continue reading →

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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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The Salvation of the Jews: The Constancy of the Salvation of the Jews

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Jay F Guin

A few days ago, long-time reader Price asked me about the nature of Jewish salvation before the cross. You pointed out that forgiveness of sin was already available under the Law … and included scriptural support which one can’t really argue … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of the Jews: David, Bathsheba & Jesus

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Jay F Guin

One of the most remarkable (true) stories in all of Scripture is the story of David and Bathsheba. I assume the readers are familiar with it. If not, it’s a good read and found in 2 Sam 11-12. Go read … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of the Jews: Jesus before the cross

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Jay F Guin

During Jesus’ three-year ministry prior to his crucifixion, he often forgave sins without baptism. Then again, we know from John 4 that Jesus did, for a while, spend time in the Jordan River region baptizing. (Joh 3:22-24 ESV) After this … Continue reading →

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