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XIX. Romans: The Problem of the Jews (Rom 9:1-2)
Let me start an investigation of the third movement of Paul’s defense by directing attention to Russ’ series on Calvanism. There are many discussions that may arise based on very old arguments that I don’t want to spend (too much) time discussing. Not that the discussions shouldn’t be—but rather it detracts from my purpose of [...]
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Allow Some Alls to Mean All
In an effort to prove that God’s atonement is limited to elect individuals some Calvinists have taken to highlight the context of enemy camp proof-texts to show how the “all†contained in those verses refers to a limited group. That’s fine to do; context always defines a word so when I shout at the guests [...]
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Rey, BaptistFire and the Reformed Faith
A concerned reader wrote in and asked me questions regarding my relationship (if any) with Baptist Fire. The question was most likely drawn from my comments on Strange Baptist Fire in response to some misrepresentations, textual presuppositions and/or bad opinion regarding Lost Season 3—I can’t remember. I figured the questions burned in one mind so [...]
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Cain, Abel and Ability -tmp(Genesis 4)
The meaty questions that we may get from looking at this chapter in detail: What are the implications of knowing good and evil in that experiential sense? What does it mean to future generations? How does separation from God affect man?s thinking and ability to act?
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God’s Undiluted Salvation