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NT Doctrine — 1 Timothy 3
The Old Testament priesthood and social elders had requirements in the Law of Moses. They were expected to meet certain qualifications and to maintain standards. They were just ordinary men, but in extraordinary roles. This was carried forward into the … Continue reading
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NT Doctrine — 1 Timothy 2
Western minds do not understand the boundaries between the Spirit Realm and our fallen existence here in the flesh. They do not understand how those two realms connect. Evangelicals will choke on this: The current chapter refers to this life … Continue reading
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NT Doctrine — 1 Timothy 1
After Paul was released from house arrest in Rome, he had promises to keep by first visiting the churches in Macedonia. He wrote this letter to Timothy from there. But while he and Timothy longed to see each other, there … Continue reading
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NT Doctrine — 2 Thessalonians 3
No one should be surprised at how this chapter is used to reinforce middle-class materialism. There are countless commentaries singing the praises of wage slavery and striving after the hedonistic lifestyle of the West. There is no excuse for worshiping … Continue reading
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NT Doctrine — 2 Thessalonians 2
Paul writes this second letter to the Church at Thessalonica in celebration that their faith is working. This is a church that knows how to tribulate. As I’ve previously noted: Finding yourself on the outs with those still clinging to … Continue reading
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NT Doctrine — 1 Thessalonians 4-5
The last two chapters of Colossians, and the first three chapters of this letter are either encouragement or personal matters between Paul and readers. We note in passing that this was likely the first apostolic epistle of Paul’s career. He … Continue reading
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Tagged afterlife, letters to the thessalonians, moral accountability, resurrection
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NT Doctrine — Colossians 2
There’s a lot going on in this chapter. Translators note that this passage is loaded with ambiguous phrases, and too many English renderings follow a path that tends to obscure the depth of what Paul is saying. As previously noted, … Continue reading
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NT Doctrine — Colossians 1
Colossae was nestled in the Lycus Valley, running between two high mountain ranges, not too far from Laodicea. Paul passed through this area because the main highway ran through both, but didn’t preach in any of the cities. One of … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Colossians, Cult of Cybele, gnostic heresies, Paul's Letters, Phrygia
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NT Doctrine — Resurrection Review
This is a review of a previous lesson on the Resurrection. John 20 (Parallels: Matthew 27, Mark 16 and Luke 24) Jesus lay in the tomb. As the Lamb, He died on the day of Passover, a High Sabbath. Then, … Continue reading
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