Author Archives: James Johnson
Jesus Rose on the First Day of the Week
A sarcastic skeptic wrote: > Mark 16:9 – “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he > appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” > Here we have “overwhelming … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Studies, Christ
Tagged first day of the week, Lord's day, resurrection
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Legalism
I believe that after the obvious basics are taken care of, mainly Christianity boils down to attitude. I believe that a man who genuinely seeks to serve God, and tries to the best of his ability to understand and do … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Studies, Church Doctrine
Tagged grace, law keeping, Perfectionalism
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RE: Legalism
[In an earlier post James wrote] > How on earth do you arrive at the conclusion that Wally is denying law > and baptism for remission of sins from what he wrote?<< > > Eric here: Did Wallace not write, … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, law keeping, Perfectionalism
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In Flaming Fire 2 Thes 1:7-10
Paul wrote that the persecution of Christians (II Thes 1:4) was a clear justification (II Thes 1:5-6) for the doom God had in store for the world (II Thes 1:7-10). He said to those who were suffering persecution (II Thes … Continue reading
Posted in Angelology, End Times, Eschatology, Second Coming
Tagged Angels, burning of the earth, Coming of Christ
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New Heavens and a New Earth — 2
[David B. wrote:] Similarly, there are spiritual things that we cannot relate to other than by figurative languance, since there are no words in our language that adequately describe them. This is what I see in Rev. 21. If I … Continue reading
New Heavens and a New Earth — 1
[David B. wrote:] I agree with all that you state below. We should not assume anything to be figurative unless there is evidence to this effect. However, realize that we can be JUST as wrong assuming something is literal when … Continue reading