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Tending to Eden: Introduction

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I read a lot of books. Lately, the books that come from evangelical publishers have lots of stories. People like stories. But I usually skip the stories. You see, the real points usually come later in the chapter. Sometimes I … 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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The Lord’s Supper: John Mark Hicks on the Communion

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

John Mark Hicks has posted a series of articles on the scriptural roots of communion, and he’s provided some very helpful observations. We begin with his article Breaking Bread in Luke-Acts VI: General Observations. The church continues the ministry of … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Background

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

A few weeks ago, I posted four articles on a ministry called Floresta, now renamed Plant with Purpose. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 It turns out that Scott Sabin, executive director, has written a book describing their … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: On Building Fences (with an extra random thought or two)

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I stumbled across a very intriguing website — the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ site. Now, I’m sure I’m not the first to made this association, but we have to get this out of the way before we can go … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Supper: 1 Corinthians

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians assume communion to be normative for that congregation. (1 Cor 10:16-17)  Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that … 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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California Letter

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Two new posts by J. James Albert at “California Letter.” Perspective and standing with God The New Birth I’ll not always post notices of new posts at “California Letter” over here. To follow his posts, generally about two a month, … 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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