Tag Archives: N. T. Wright

The Last Word, by N. T. Wright

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The Last Word: Scripture and the Authority of God–Getting Beyond the Bible Wars is a 2005 book by N. T. Wright dealing with the authority of scripture. I read this on my new Kindle, and found myself wearing out the … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus, by N. T. Wright

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I bought this one with my very own money – and it was money very well spent. Following Jesus was first published in 1994. It doesn’t offer hugely powerful new theology. Rather, it offers excellent, insightful introductions to several New … Continue reading →

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The Gospel You’ve Never Heard: What a Protestant Bible written by Jews says about God’s work through Christ (A book for those in the church and those offended by it), by David I. Rudel

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Well, it finally happened. I signed up with Viral Ooze to receive books to review, the deal being I have to post a review (good, bad, or indifferent), but I get the book for free. Which is very cool, except … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Different Gospel, Part 5 (Gal 6)

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Gal 6:1-2 ESV)  Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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N. T. Wright’s After You Believe: A Theory of Virtue, For Discussion

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Regarding a theory of virtue, Aristotle’s tradition [of working to achieve virtue] led ultimately to pride. … For Paul — and this was one of the most painful things he had to work out, as we see in 2 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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N. T. Wright’s After You Believe: On Service, For Discussion

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Regarding service, Wright refers the description in Rodney Stark’s The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal, Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force …. of how Christians in Asia Minor reacted to the coming of plague in their cities … Continue reading →

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N. T. Wright’s After You Believe: The Nature of the Spirit’s Work, For Discussion

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Regarding the Spirit’s work, Wright notes (and this is a point of repeated emphasis) — Paul’s answer is emphatic, here and throughout his writings. Christian virtue, including the nine-fold fruit of the Spirit, is both the gift of God and … Continue reading →

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The Cruciform God: Righteousness and Faith, Part 2

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We’re continuing our study of Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God. Now, at this point, I begin to sound a bit antinomian (lawless), because it sounds as though I’m saying you can be sinful and not submit to God’s … Continue reading →

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N. T. Wright’s After You Believe: Fruits of the Spirit, For Discussion

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Regarding the fruits of the Spirit, Wright says, [Paul] is not saying, “Once the Spirit has taken up residence in a person or community, these are the things that will happen automatically,” as though thereby to reinforce the romantic or … Continue reading →

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N. T. Wright’s After You Believe: Love, For Discussion

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Regarding love, Wright explains, Left to myself, doing what comes naturally, I would fail. But the point of love is that it doesn’t. That is why love is a virtue. It is a language to be learned, a musical instrument … Continue reading →

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