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
July 13, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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The pendulum drives everything. Okay, maybe not everything, but most things. What we perceive to be an excess in one direction drives us to correct the balance by moving in the other direction. Over and over and over. I’ve seen … 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
June 10, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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** This is written as part of the series 30 for 30: Reflections on Life at My 30th Birthday ** ———— There is nothing that changes lives like doctrine. Right doctrine leads to right living. Always. Paul puts it in … Continue reading
June 8, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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Yesterday, Tim blogged his interpretation of 1 Timothy 2.15 — an admittedly difficult verse. Mary Kassian responded with her take on the verse, which was somewhat different than Tim’s (although, the practical import of the differing interpretations is probably negligible. … Continue reading
November 23, 2010
by Julian Freeman
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A friend of mine sent me this article by Abraham Piper the other day. I found it profoundly humbling and helpful. (When is humbling ever not helpful??) Anyway, I thought I’d pass this along because even though it’s three years … Continue reading