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Perseverance: Hebrews 10, Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Why do we fall? Why is it that we fall away when we deliberately continue to sin? Because “no sacrifice for sins is left.” This is obviously the opposite of 10:18, which says that once we’ve been saved, “there is … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 10, Part 1

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We skip ahead to chapter 10, where we see the author recapitulate the thought of 6:4-6, but with additional explanation. It’s important to realize that the first part of chapter 10 culminates a lengthy discussion going back to chapter 7 … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Some Implications of Hebrews 6:4-6

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

As we considered in the last post of this series, Hebrews 6:4-6 teaches that it’s possible for a Christian to so rebel against God that he falls away, and this happens when the Christian can no longer be brought back … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 6

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Hebrews 6 contains one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament (which says a lot!). (Heb 6:4-8)  It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 4

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Heb 4)  Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 3

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I love Hebrews. I find it easier to follow than Paul. I mean, the author — whoever he or she may be — wrote clear, direct prose. Hebrews speaks to me. And so I want to address the Perserverance of … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: When Does a Christian Fall Away?

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Jay F Guin

From a reader — Well we are studying your book (Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace) in our Sunday a.m. class. Most are really enjoying it. One is, to say the least, struggling with some of your thoughts on when is … Continue reading →

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What Is Truth? “Truth” in Hebrews, James, and 1 & 2 Peter

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Jay F Guin

“Truth” in Hebrews (Heb 10:26-27)  If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: Shrinking Congregations, Part 3 (Preaching Hebrews)

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Jay F Guin

So what does yesterday’s post have to do with shrinking congregations? Well, not as much as my conservative friends might think, but it does matter a lot. Churches that forget to get around to teaching the boundaries of grace will … Continue reading →

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The Regulative Principle: Hebrews 7:14

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Jay F Guin

I just received an email asking about this passage, and it’s come up a few times in the comments. I figure I should explain where I’m coming from. Here’s the verse — (Heb 7:14) For it is clear that our … Continue reading →

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