Category Archives: Theology

Exile and Repentance, Part 4: Deu 30:6-14 (Circumcision of the heart)

This brings us to a passage frequently alluded to in the NT — (Deu 30:6-8 ESV) 6 And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your … Continue reading

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Exile and Repentance, Part 3: Deu 29:1-30:5 (God’s grace following the curses)

We saw in Deu 28 that the curses and blessing were conditioned on obedience to all of God’s commands, but most especially to refraining from idolatry. This bring us to — (Deu 29:1-9 ESV) These are the words of the … Continue reading

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Exile and Repentance, Part 2 (Deu 28’s Blessings & Curses)

So what is the sin that led to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70? Obviously, the rejection by the Jews of Jesus as Messiah. Right? Well, to get the full historical implications, we need to turn to (believe it … Continue reading

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Exile and Repentance, Part 1 (Finding Our Place in Covenant History)

I have no idea where I’m going with this, except that I want to answer questions posed in the comments several days ago regarding the meaning of “repent.” To be clear — 1. I am NOT arguing that people do … Continue reading

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Part 9 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins:

Part 9 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 9: Conclusions For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Part 3: Bodies in the … Continue reading

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Part 8 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: The Thief on the Cross and Lazarus

Part 8 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 8: The Thief on the Cross and Lazarus For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better … Continue reading

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Part 7 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: Why Song Leaders Lead Bad Songs

Part 7 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 7: Why song leaders lead bad songs For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. … Continue reading

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Part 6 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: A New Hope

Part 6 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 6: A New Hope For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Part 3: Bodies … Continue reading

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Next Resurrection Post Up at Wineskins: The Rapture

Part 5 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 5: The Rapture For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Resurrection, … Continue reading

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Wineskins post Resurrection, Part 4: 2 Peter 3:10-13 is up

Part 4 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 4: 2 Peter 3:10-13: The heavens will pass away For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. Resurrection, Part 2: The early … Continue reading

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