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NT Doctrine — Galatians 4

Paul reiterates the imagery of preservation of an estate until the heir reaches the appointed time and condition of bequest. The emphasis is that all of God’s Elect, Jew and Gentile, were the estate, and Christ was the heir. But … Continue reading

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Top of the List

Once we get past the Radix Fidem approach to religion, it’s just a matter of answering questions. In the process of answering questions, we open the door to someone’s heart so they can hear the things they need to hear. … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 2 Corinthians 2

Again, the church came very near to being ostracized from the other churches. They would have been denounced and no longer see an apostolic visits. Instead of rejoicing with them in their victories over sin, Paul would have been obliged … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Romans 1-3

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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Desire, Not Duty

You folks need to repent. When I read between the lines, the dominant theme of writing about church religion these days reeks of a rejection of divine standards. Let’s make this clear folks: God’s Law is the nature of reality. … Continue reading

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Don’t Get Lost

Do not debate; it’s merely a delaying tactic. Always be willing to explain, but never agree to stop and discuss the merits of your position. We share information among ourselves to ensure our obedience to God is properly understood. The … Continue reading

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New Testament Doctrine: Mark 2:13-22

Jesus addresses a major issue in New Testament Doctrine. It signifies yet another critical departure from Judaism. Levi Matthew is, according to a rather strong Early Church tradition, a cousin of Jesus because their mothers were sisters. That makes James … Continue reading

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Nothing Else Matters

I’m not the first to discuss this: The Old Testament makes mention of spiritual birth. When Nicodemus interviewed Jesus in John 3, we see the elder man’s confusion over the concept of spiritual birth. But Jesus answered from within the … Continue reading

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XR: Another Counterfeit

Before we look at the counterfeits, it’s best to know the genuine thing well enough to spot the fakes. At the root level, this fallen world is supposed to be decentralized, tribal, racist, and in various levels of conflict over … Continue reading

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No Vested Interest Except God’s

The use of polemics implies a vested interest in the outcome of the debate. It’s one thing to engage in polemics; it’s another to simply dissent and go your own way. The latter is the signature of the heart-led way. … Continue reading

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