Author Archives: James Johnson

About James Johnson

Bible student for 60 years. Preacher of the gospel for over 40 years. Author of commentary on Revelation, All Power to the Lamb. Married with children. Worked in aerospace and computer engineering for over 40 years.

What Do Men Inherit from Adam’s Sin?

Posted on 15 Jan 2005 by James Johnson

> Augustine noted Rom 5:12 where Paul said > > “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into > the world, and death through sin, and so death spread > to all men, because all sinned.” -Rom 5:12 > … Continue reading →

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Are the Abrahamic Promises Unconditional?

Posted on 6 Dec 2004 by James Johnson

> Perry Hall here, > In reading a book on Theology, I came across the following argument: > * In the Abrahamic Covenant, the land promise to Abraham was unconditional. > * In the Mosaical Covenant, the land promise to … Continue reading →

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What Is the Church?

Posted on 28 Nov 2004 by James Johnson

What is the Church?  There are many references to the church in the NT. “Ecclesia” the Greek word for church, was a common word in early Greek speech. It meant “an assembly” or “the called out”. The word could refer … Continue reading →

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“Gospel” Defined

Posted on 11 Nov 2004 by James Johnson

Dear brother Aspinwall, > Do we all agree? > We agree in the main, but not in the application. > [1] the gospel is the power of God to save all who believe > It is the power to all … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Return and Relationship to the Physical Land of Israel

Posted on 12 Oct 2004 by James Johnson

James Johnson to David Ferguson, Dear brother Ferguson, >> James said: “Coniah/Jeconiah/Jehoiachin was carried >> away into Babylonian exile where he remained until his >> death. However, in the days of the Babylonian king, >> Evilmerodach, Coniah was restored to … Continue reading →

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Satan’s Little Season

Posted on 11 Oct 2004 by James Johnson

> > Ron Nelson wrote: > > Ron Nelson to James J. > > I do not believe in Pre-millenialim, but I do believe that “Satan will > be loosed for a season,” (Revelation), which will be the spread of … Continue reading →

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Revelation 20–Final Judgment?

Posted on 11 Oct 2004 by James Johnson

> Tom Couchman wrote: > > Tom Couchman to James Johnson … > > I must say I have never encountered an eschatological > hypothesis like yours. I can immediately see several > reasons to doubt that you are correct; … Continue reading →

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Revelation 20–Final Judgment?

Posted on 6 Oct 2004 by James Johnson

> Tom Couchman with a question… > > Most commentators, for what I take to be obvious reasons, regard Rev > 20:11-15 as a depiction of the final judgment of all, righteous and > wicked. I suppose that’s the most … Continue reading →

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Pelagianism

Posted on 21 Sep 2004 by James Johnson

Pelagianism is another term that you sometimes see referenced in theological discussions. It teaches the same idea as we believe that men are not born in sin, but rather choose to disobey. Pelagianism teaches that man is born pure. Semi-Pelagianism … Continue reading →

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Arminianism

Posted on 20 Sep 2004 by James Johnson

Sometimes you run across a Calvinist writer who attacks Arminianism, and if you do not know what Arminianism is, you will have no clue what he is talking about. To help you understand what Arminianism means, I have included a … Continue reading →

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