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PHall | July 6, 2012
In a bible study Thursday, we considered how Paul in Romans 4 juxtaposes justification by faith with creation and resurrection. As my tongue twisted itself, I accidentally said, “juxtafication.” In hindsight, I prefer calling this “a synchronization of human language with divine action to form a previously unknown expression coherently and succinctly expressing a cogent […]
PHall | July 3, 2012
From baptism, to temptation From God’s delight, to the Devil’s snares. From the voice of God, to the voice of Satan. From the voice of Heaven, to the voice from Hell. From God declaring, “This is my beloved Son,” to Satan tempting, “If you are the Son of God.” From the Holy Spirit descending upon […]
PHall | June 29, 2012
“I believe people are saved, not by objective truth but by Jesus.” “I don’t believe making disciples must equal making adherents to the Christian religion. It may be advisable in many (not all!) circumstances to help people become followers of Jesus and remain with their Buddhist, Hindu, or Jewish contexts….” (Blue Like Jazz) – a […]
PHall | June 23, 2012
Janet and I have decided to adopt again. I would like to introduce you to our newest son, Sam. He is a shovel. More on Sam later. There are certain realities within the Bible that make our modern sensibilities uncomfortable or even offended. These “archaic” realities are either God-based or society-driven. “Wives be subject to […]
PHall | June 23, 2012
God created (1:1); God said (1:2); God saw (1:4); God separated (1:4); God called (1:5); God said (1:6); God made (1:7); God called (1:8); God said (1:9); God called (1:10); God saw (1:10); God said (1:11); God saw (1:12); God said (1:14); God made (1:16); God placed (1:17); God saw (1:18); God said (1:20); God […]
PHall | June 22, 2012
Never underestimate the ignorance of your…self. That is a perryphrase of a popular saying given to speakers. Everyone once in a while I discover something I didn’t know, and often it is simple. There is a phrase in the baptism scene of Jesus where He says to His cousin and baptizer, “Allow it for now, because […]
PHall | June 21, 2012
Sin is either thought or action; unlike love which is both thought and action. Since God is love, love doesn’t just think good thoughts and plan, it acts. In 1 Cor.14:25 the Holy Spirit was acting through people to prophesy the secrets of one’s heart. Love cannot prophesy the secrets, but it can show interest […]
PHall | June 14, 2012
Following the example of Paul in 1 Corinthians 15: The 1st and 2nd Adam: The 1st Adam was created on the 6th day; the 2nd Adam was recreated on the 1st day. The 1st Adam was created on the last day of old creation; the 2nd Adam was recreated on the first day of new […]
PHall | June 2, 2012
A troubled heart is a dangerous heart. It leads to questioning answers already given, and doubting what is already known. There is nothing wrong with asking questions and experiencing doubt if they lead to a greater search for truth. But recognizing the danger keeps the search from becoming vain if it happens at all. In […]
PHall | May 30, 2012
Yahweh tells wicked Ahaz to ask for a sign from from the depths of Sheol to the heights of heaven (7:11). Later, referring to the same Person who would be that sign, Immanuel, we find a different fulfillment: Ephesians 4:9-10 (HCSB) 9) But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts […]