Category Archives: Theology

The Cruciform God: Introduction and Chapter One, The Self-Emptying God, Part 1

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I’m in the process of re-reading Michael J. Gorman’s Inhabiting the Cruciform God: Kenosis, Justification, and Theosis in Paul’s Narrative Soteriology. It’s not the coolest name for a book, you know. In fact, it violates every principle of marketing known … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Wrapping Up

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

There are plenty of other proof texts for both sides that we could dig into. And I enjoy the digging. But feelings are getting a bit on edge, and I imagine we’ve tested the reader’s endurance and tolerance quite enough. … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: John 10 In Depth, Part 2

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Jay F Guin

“They shall never perish” “They shall never perish” is a Hebraic parallel with “I give them eternal life.” The English translations aren’t very true to the Greek. The Greek is literally — And I give to them life eternal [aionion], … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: John 10 In Depth, Part 1

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Jay F Guin

One of the most popular prooftexts in support of the perseverance of the saints (POTS) is — (John 10:28-29)  “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. 29 My … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 10, Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Why do we fall? Why is it that we fall away when we deliberately continue to sin? Because “no sacrifice for sins is left.” This is obviously the opposite of 10:18, which says that once we’ve been saved, “there is … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 10, Part 1

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We skip ahead to chapter 10, where we see the author recapitulate the thought of 6:4-6, but with additional explanation. It’s important to realize that the first part of chapter 10 culminates a lengthy discussion going back to chapter 7 … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Some Implications of Hebrews 6:4-6

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

As we considered in the last post of this series, Hebrews 6:4-6 teaches that it’s possible for a Christian to so rebel against God that he falls away, and this happens when the Christian can no longer be brought back … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 6

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Hebrews 6 contains one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament (which says a lot!). (Heb 6:4-8)  It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Will We Remember Our Former Lives In Heaven?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Jay F Guin

[Re-posted to include some new material at the end.] Someone asked this in class Sunday, and I had wondered the same thing as I was preparing the lesson. The question comes from Isaiah — (Isa 65:17) “Behold, I will create … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 4

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Heb 4)  Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just … Continue reading →

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