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PHall | February 10, 2010
Before we can properly get out of a text what the writer put in the text we must discover, “What question is being asked?” To find an answer to a question that is not being asked is an improper use of that text. For example, in Romans 5:12 is Paul asking “why do all men […]
PHall | February 6, 2010
It is no wonder that people misunderstand me when I preach. No, I am not referring to my frequent verbal faux pas, mangling of multiple syllabic words, or even the occasional disconnect between my brain and mouth – sometimes the inserted foot makes for a bad connection. No, I am not surprised that people misunderstand […]
PHall | February 6, 2010
A. It is Subtle 1. There is a sin which a Catholic priest once declared that no one had ever confessed to him – a sin so deadly that the wrath of God comes upon men because of it; a sin so common that probably everybody has at some time been guilty of it; a […]
PHall | February 6, 2010
A. Because Idolatry is a Fleshly Worship 1. John 4:24 NASB “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” 2. I want us to consider for the moment that the Old Testament Worship that the Israelites were commanded to observe, all of the fleshly worship, was never how God […]
PHall | January 28, 2010
How do we determine whether or not a doctrine is true or false? We often resort to one sure way, but I would like to suggest others, and invite you to enlarge the list or correct what I suggest. Here are four ways to determine true or false doctrine: 1. The Source – Sound Words […]
PHall | January 15, 2010
In the beginning God said, Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; … God created man in His own image in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and […]
PHall | January 8, 2010
I willingly admit that I am not saved by the letter “m.” Some are, no doubt. But not me. In fact, the letter “m” puts me and all others in our proper place. Because of the letter “m” I understand how the world views me – and that view is not pleasant. But that is […]
PHall | January 8, 2010
When arguing against the necessity of baptism, people classify it as equal to circumcision and then cite: Romans 2:25-29 NASB For indeed circumcision is of value if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. (26) So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of […]
PHall | January 5, 2010
Instead of translating sarx as “flesh” some translations choose to generalize the meaning to “man” (BBE); “people” (CEV); “human being” (ESV; NRSV); “no one” (NIV) and such. But doing so removes the nuances of the word “flesh” spread throughout Romans. Flesh refers to more than just being human. It echoes the argument concerning circumcision, and […]
PHall | January 2, 2010
My ancestors were slaves. Taken from their home country, they were delivered to their new master. Their children became slaves, and their children’s children became slaves. I am white. No, the few words above are not about white slavery, or black slavery, or any other kind of racial or nationalistic slavery. The few words above […]