Category Archives: Index

Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 1.5

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jay F Guin

In the comments to Part 1 of this series, Keith Brenton has mentioned some additional passages that arguably support the “available light” theory — (John 3:18 ESV) 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe … Continue reading →

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Faith That Works/Available Light: An Interpretation of Romans II, Part 1

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’ve written quite a bit on the “available light” theory over the years. But reader and regular commenter Price has suggested I need to do a better job of explaining how Romans 2 fits into my understanding. I think he’s … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Peter and James

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Jeopardy and Assurance Now, of course, human nature and our relationship with God is bit more complex than contra-positives and logic. After all, even if I have the Spirit within me, I have a choice. I can follow his lead … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Judgment According to Works

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Other Approaches to Works Long before we get to James, we really have to see what else Paul says about being judged by our works. This will get confusing before it gets (I hope) clear. Wright writes, Paul, in company … Continue reading →

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New Index

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Over in the right column, you’ll notice a new Index, similar to the old Pages entry. I’ve decided to take the time to re-index the entire site based on categories. It’s a lot of trouble, but it’ll be far easier … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: The Paradox of Grace; Lazy Christians

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Reflections on the Paradox of Grace So let’s be honest. Paul gives us a very good reason not to fall away by becoming transgressors — fear of damnation. But when it comes to why not be lazy? why not do … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Paul Defends Himself in Galatians 2

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Galatians 2 We’ve skipped some of my favorite parts of Romans, but covered quite a lot of the book, all in search of the answer to: If we’re saved by faith, why bother to obey? We now turn to Paul’s … Continue reading →

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Galatians III:27- III:28, Review and Supplemental Material (Monday, July 23, 2012)

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Galatians 3:26-27 Eight Week Monday July 23, 2012 We’re going to take a week to focus on these verses because they raise challenging questions about the role of women and baptism. Of course, in one week, we can hardly do … Continue reading →

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Galatians III:27-28 Questions for Students (Tuesday, July 17, 2012 — Saturday, July 21, 2012)

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Galatians 3:26-27 Seventh Week Tuesday July 17, 2012 We’re going to take a week to focus on these verses because they raise challenging questions about the role of women and baptism. Of course, in one week, we can hardly do … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Love in Community

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Love in community Paul next teaches us how to love each other. This is one of my favorite passages, but we’ve covered it in detail before, and so I’ll resist the temptation to go verse by verse. Here’s the big … Continue reading →

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