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NT Doctrine — Romans 10-11

Posted on July 8, 2023 by ehurst

Paul has established the firm principle that God’s decrees are not frustrated. The lack of willing participation does not alter the final results. That’s the whole point of using the word “predestination” — it’s about the destination, not how things … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 9

Posted on July 1, 2023 by ehurst

Paul has already established in the earlier chapters that when someone chooses to reject His guidance, they are delivered over to the Devil. They are granted all the evil they want, and more. It will fill their lives until it … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 7-8

Posted on June 24, 2023 by ehurst

Paul begins Chapter 7 explaining that the Law is binding on mortal flesh, not our spirits. He uses the symbolism of a wife; once her husband dies, she is no longer bound to him. But in Christ, it is we … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 4-6

Posted on June 17, 2023 by ehurst

In Chapter 4, Paul gives the example of Abraham, the man whom all Jews count as their forefather. His calling and favor with God was before his obedience. His faith in God’s favor is what brought him into compliance with … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 1-3

Posted on June 11, 2023 by ehurst

This post was delayed because I was traveling and had no computer access. The major doctrinal elements are all too obvious in Romans. Let’s not get bogged down chasing too many details and enjoy the broad sweep of what Paul … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 24-28

Posted on May 27, 2023 by ehurst

This is not so much a study as an outline of events. The Book of Acts yields no further doctrinal material. However, we cannot leave Paul in the royal quarters at Caesarea. By now we are somewhere around AD 58. … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 23

Posted on May 20, 2023 by ehurst

There is nothing new for us in Paul’s speech in Chapter 22 except the warning from God he received in the Temple to leave Jerusalem. As Paul recounted his path from chief prosecutor of Christians to their chief advocate, the … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 21:15-40

Posted on May 13, 2023 by ehurst

The rest of the voyage to Jerusalem was uneventful. The only thing Luke remarks on were the two more times people made it a point to warn Paul that he was heading for trouble in Jerusalem. The last was Philip … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 20

Posted on May 6, 2023 by ehurst

Luke tells us Paul eventually got to Corinth, but refers to the wider region simply as “Hellas” after mentioning Macedonia separately. Thus, he spent three months in this return tour, most of it likely in Corinth. While there, he wrote … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Corinth

Posted on April 29, 2023 by ehurst

We insert here an interlude to explain some background. During Paul’s time at Ephesus, he wrote a letter to Corinth that he mentions (1 Corinthians 5:9), but which we do not have today. We guess that whomever was the messenger … Continue reading →

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