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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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Charisma He Gives

There is some sense in which we will, in our resurrected bodies, retain something we gained from our mortal existence. I have no idea how to express this, but there is something we will bring with us from this life … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

It was part of the arrogance of Greek philosophy that some would mock Paul’s teaching on the issue of resurrection. They asked how it was possible, and asked sarcastically if Paul could describe what kind of body one would have … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

There is one fundamental and radical difference between the Ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman culture: The former asserted that a separate spirit realm existed, whereas the latter asserted that this world is all there is. If you can get … Continue reading

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