PerryDox – BeJustAChristian

PHall | March 28, 2014

In the second century, Christians referred to themselves as the 3rd race of man: Gentiles, Jews, Christians (both Gentiles and Jews).  

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PHall | March 28, 2014

A Perspective on Pagans – Pagans are very religious, just ask Paul (Acts 17:22). While we enlightened Westerners might look down on such superstitions, and rightly call them “ignorant” (Acts 17:23), being without knowledge is not the same as refusing knowledge. Maybe the pagans are smarter than some other groups, for at least they acknowledge […]

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PHall | March 28, 2014

There are two main dates for Revelation: (1) the early, A.D. 64-68 during Nero’s reign; the late date , A.D. 91-96 while Domitian was Caesar. The majority date the book of Revelation in the A.D. 90’s because Domitian exiled John to Patmos according to tradition. Those who take the early date often emphasize the internal […]

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PHall | March 28, 2014

According to Paul’s use of Abraham and David (Rom.4), no one has been saved “under law” (Rom.6:14) and all have been saved by faith. Therefore to conclude the major difference between the Old and New Testaments is “law” becomes a misnomer. Therefore Romans is not giving a new way of salvation, but showing how everyone […]

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PHall | March 22, 2014

Incentives or motivation for righteousness in the OT was very personal, even “base” by New Covenant standards. And yet, sometimes what sin “costs” us can and should be motivating; it can cost us relationships, self-respect, all more important than money, and yet…. Imagine the personal financial cost of offering sacrifices in bygone years. You sinned, […]

Category: Romans, Hebrews, Leviticus | Comments Off on Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 13:15-16; Leviticus – Worship without Sacrifice is Just Words
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PHall | March 19, 2014

Being aware we are more easily tempted when unhappy should warn us that too often we are more affected by emotions than by blessings. That means we allow ourselves to be affected more by others and ourselves than by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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PHall | March 19, 2014

I’ve witnessed people not understand a lecture laughing, thinking the lecturer a bumbling fool. Other lecturers, when not understanding, they sat in awe thinking they were at the feet of a genius. What was the difference? The preconceived attitude toward the speaker. We all need to be honestly aware that our attitudes sway us more […]

Category: Matthew, Mark, Luke | Comments Off on Matthew 13:57; Mark 6:4; Luke 4:24 – Homemade Prophets
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PHall | March 19, 2014

Simple yest Sublime – If Jesus is the Lamb of God, then He is not Lamb of man. That mean’s He is not a sacrifice of man given to God, but is a sacrifice of God given for man. While Jesus’ sacrifice satisfies the needs of God, it also satisfies the need of man. This […]

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PHall | March 13, 2014

The bad news is I have arthritis in my back. The good news is there is medicine. If I believe the doctor I will take the medicine and be well. If I don’t believe the doctor I will suffer. Now would any argue I am earning my health by following orders? Or that all I […]

Category: Mark | Comments Off on Mark 16:16 – An Illustration
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PHall | March 6, 2014

Throughout Acts 20:18-35 is the concept that grace involves giving. Paul reminds the elders, “In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak…” (20:35). Paul’s preaching without pay is an analogy of grace. Paul gives freely the message of grace because Jesus gave freely of His […]

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