February 29, 2012
by Julian Freeman
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Studying and preaching the opening chapters of Genesis over the past little while has forced me to think about the relationship of science and biblical interpretation all over again. It was with great interest that I read Richard Belcher’s review … Continue reading
February 23, 2012
by Julian Freeman
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In the beginning God created all things, but according to Genesis 1, the climax of God’s creation was humanity. God literally ‘saved the best for last.’ He made them alike, male and female, in his image, after his likeness. He … Continue reading
January 3, 2012
by Julian Freeman
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Call me Captain Obvious if you like, but the New Testament is shorter than the Old Testament. I was thinking about this the other day and it occurred to me that in some sense the length of the two covenant … Continue reading
November 23, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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The doctrine of God’s electing individuals to salvation, apart from any good in them (either actual or foreseen) is known as unconditional election (o predestination). It is exemplified in Isaac’s twin sons: ‘…when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, … Continue reading
November 18, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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The Big Question Regardless of what age or part of the world you live in, one of the most central questions of the Christian faith is this: ‘Who is Jesus? Is he really God? Does the New Testament really teach … Continue reading
September 24, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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Does the New Testament ever simply refer to Jesus as ‘God’? Absolutely! Though it is not the usual manner of asserting the divinity of Jesus (see here for a discussion of the diverse ways the NT speaks of Jesus as … Continue reading
June 18, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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For those who have eyes to see, it couldn’t be clearer: Jesus is God. It’s everywhere in Scripture. Of course there are a few key proof texts that can be used in isolation, but really it is the whole storyline … Continue reading