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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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The Fork in the Road: A Reply to John, Part 2 (Regarding Confession and Forgiveness)

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Many in the Churches of Christ have taught that, while baptism forgives our former sins, future sins are forgiven by a three-step process — 1. Confess the sin to God (1 John 1:9). 2. Repent of the sin. 3. Ask … Continue reading →

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Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: The Good Samaritan

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

RVL tells the story of being in class in a Jewish university. The rabbi taught the Parable of the Good Samaritan, as taught by Rabbi Yeshua (Hebrew for “Jesus”), and he declared this the greatest parable ever told! The Jewish … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Reply to John, Part 1 (Regarding Hebrews 10)

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Jay F Guin

[A comment I made yesterday, edited a tad, and moved to be a main post.] John wrote, Jay, [His laws of pardon are] [r]epentance of sin, confession of fault, and prayer to God for forgiveness. 1 John 1.7 is a … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: The Nashville Tennessean Weighs In

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Jay F Guin

A week ago, Bob Smietana, a reporter for the Tennessean newspaper in Nashville, emailed me, asking for an interview for a story he was working on regarding the progressive Churches of Christ. I tried to set up a time, but … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Rich’s Question

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Rich asked, When I think of the concept of law within the Bible I think of anything I must obey. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” I equate the generic term ‘law’ with ‘commandments’ whatever they may … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Moral vs. Positive Law: Those led by the Spirit aren’t under law

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Argument 2. In Galatians, Paul continues to explain why obedience to the positive command of circumcision is pointless. (Gal 5:18) But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. Now, we try take this statement, turn … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Moral vs. Positive Law: Love Fulfills the Law

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I contend that Benjamin Franklin has it exactly backwards: moral law is higher than positive law. Indeed, I question whether God even makes positive law any more. Argument 1. (Rom 13:8) Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt … Continue reading →

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Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: Crossing the Red Sea

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We continue to consider RVL’s lessons on how to think as the First Century Jews thought, that is, with an Eastern point of view. (“RVL” is what his students call Ray Vander Laan and how he often refers to himself.) … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Moral vs. Positive Law: Background

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Guy wrote a comment asking why I take such a dim view of positive law (and I do). I knocked out a quick comment, but I think the topic bears a more thorough explanation. It’s going to take several posts … Continue reading →

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