Category Archives: Textual studies

Colossians 2:15

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 2:15 ESV) 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Recall the context. V. 14 vividly speaks of God nailing our indebtedness to him to the cross. V. 15 continues … Continue reading →

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Colossians 2:9-14

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jay F Guin

You’ll notice that I’ve skipped a few verses. I meant to. This was supposed to be a one-quarter series of classes, and I’m two months into and haven’t even finished chapter 1. It’s time to make some hard choices. (Col 2:8 ESV)  … Continue reading →

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Colossians: 1:24-29

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 1:24-26 ESV) 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,  25 of which I became … Continue reading →

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Colossians: 1:18 – 23

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 1:18-20 ESV) 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.  19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to … Continue reading →

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Colossians: 1:13-16

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 1:13-14 ESV)  13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,  14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Kingdom “Has delivered” indicates that it’s an accomplished fact. … Continue reading →

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Colossians: 1:1 – 1:17

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 1:1-5a ESV) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,  2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.  3 We always … Continue reading →

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Colossians: Introduction

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Jay F Guin

This summer, I’ll be teaching an adult Bible class on Colossians and Ephesians. I’ve decided to start with Colossians, because I’m very familiar with Ephesians and not so familiar with Colossians. In fact, it’s a letter that’s not studied that … Continue reading →

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David and Michal

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — In 2 Sam. 6:23 it is noted that Michal had no children before her death. As you know it was stated after she had chastised David’s behavior as the ark was being returned. We were discussing God’s view of David’s … Continue reading →

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Election: Some Conclusions

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Jay F Guin

At this point, I’ve not answered all the questions and certainly haven’t solved all the disagreements between Calvinists and Arminians. That’s not been the goal. The goal is to learn what Paul has to teach us in Rom 9 – … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 8:31-39 (“we are more than conquerors”)

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Indeed — (Rom 8:31-34)  What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will … Continue reading →

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