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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 6 (Has God rejected his people? Romans 11:1-6)
REMINDER: We’re considering the Vatican’s argument that the Jews are saved without faith in Jesus as Messiah because “the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable,” a declaration of Paul found in Rom 11:29. Romans 11:28-29 (Rom. 11:28-29 ESV) 28 … Continue reading
Joel Levi: “Rangeline”
Set My Body Free Find love. If only for a moment. Your eyes are finally open, if only for a time. Take me into that sanctuary, where no one dares to tarry. Barely even God. Set my body free. Dive … Continue reading
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Free Books from Logos
There’s a Facebook group dedicated to letting you know about free books from Logos and its affiliated FaithLife companies. Some of the books are old, out-of-copyright books by long-forgotten authors. But plenty are books on my wishlist. So pay attention and … Continue reading
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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 5 (further on “calling”)
“Call” in Romans 1 Paul begins Romans speaking of God’s calling. (Rom. 1:1-7 ESV) Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets … Continue reading
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Submarine Lights
Tight harmonies. Hooks like British Invasion rockers of the ’60’s. Irresistible. Like grace to a Calvinist. You have no free will. You must download.
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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 4 (OT background)
If around 20 AD you were to ask a typical First Century Jew whether the Exile is over, he would have said “No.” You might reply, “But you’re no longer in Babylonian Captivity. How can that be?” He would explain, … Continue reading
The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 3 (Historical background)
Romans in historical context Let’s start with a little history. Paul had never been to Rome, nor does he speak of any other apostle as having been there or founding that congregation. It appears likely to have been founded by … Continue reading
Christopher J. H. Wright: “Jesus Brings It All Together”
The last post from these lectures.
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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 2 (“Gifts”; “Calling”)
The meaning of “calling” in Paul’s writings The Vatican committee’s position paper bases it claim that Jews who do not believe in Jesus are nonetheless saved almost entirely on Rom 11:29, which is even quoted above the caption of the … Continue reading
Christopher J. H. Wright: On Living God’s Story
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