Category Archives: Theology

Perseverance: Hebrews 3

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I love Hebrews. I find it easier to follow than Paul. I mean, the author — whoever he or she may be — wrote clear, direct prose. Hebrews speaks to me. And so I want to address the Perserverance of … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Re-Introducing the Subject

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The last post of this series has generated well over 300 comments — which I think is a record for One In Jesus. I had no idea! I have to conclude that if perseverance is determined by argumentative tenacity, the … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Old News

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Tim Archer just put up a post with several resources for and against the doctrine of perseverance of the saints. I was waiting to get a table at a local restaurant earlier this evening, checking out Google Reader on my … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: A Reply to Randall

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Randall challenged me to re-open the discussion on the perseverance of the saints (POTS) or “once saved, always saved.” Historically, the Churches of Christ have rejected this view uniformly, but now there is movement in some circles toward a more … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 3

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Jay F Guin

In the last post, we began a consideration of Eph 5:18-21, pointing out that “command” (not really the right word) is to be filled with the Spirit. The rest of the passage is made of three participles modifying — by … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 2

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

In the last post, we considered the meaning of Eph 4:22-24 — (Eph 4:22-24)  You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Being Like God, Part 1

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I love studying the Bible — for lots of reasons. One reason is that I’m constantly stumbling across delightful little nuggets in unexpected places. In an earlier post in this series, I considered — (Eph 4:22-24)  You were taught, with … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 3

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Hatred (Gen 4:8)  Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Because of the jealousy caused by sin, Cain became … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 2

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Jay F Guin

To understand our salvation, we have to understand what the Curse cost us. Multiply (Gen 1:28a)  God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Sex and bearing children aren’t … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 1

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The translators of 2 Pet 3:10-13 are steeped in the traditional view that the world in which we live will be burned into nothingness, and we’ll then be swept away into disembodied bliss in a spiritual existence in heaven. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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