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Support for the authenticity and authorship of the Gospel of John

Posted on October 23, 2009 by me

From Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength: Of the four canonical gospels of the life of Christ, the one I have most often seen dismissed outright for historical value is the Gospel of John. The early church agreed that it was … Continue reading →

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NT Wright’s Justification, Pt. 4: Wright’s Big Picture

Posted on October 14, 2009 by me

In the prior 3 posts in this series, I have pointed out a number of places where I am in disagreement with NT Wright’s most recent book, Justification.  Now, let me summarize some things I am in agreement with. One … Continue reading →

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Luther on Salvation

Posted on August 22, 2009 by me

Since God has taken my salvation out of my hands into his, making it depend on his choice and not mine, and has promised to save me, not by my own work or exertion but by his grace and mercy, … Continue reading →

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A Lutheran perspective on North American Christianity

Posted on August 4, 2009 by me

From a recent sermon (Lutheran): … we need to recognize that the religious culture of North America is Evangelicalism.  This culture has its roots first in Puritanism, which is basically Calvinistic, and secondarily in the great revival movements of the … Continue reading →

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