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PHall | November 20, 2011
It is my assertion that baptism is the meaning of being born of water and Spirit. As for the meaning of “born of water and the Spirit,” admittedly, the word baptism is not found in the discourse between Jesus and Nicodemus. To remove baptism as a synonym for being born of water and Spirit does […]
PHall | November 13, 2011
PHall | November 11, 2011
I. EXPOSITORY/EXEGETICAL – immediate context By expository and exegetical, it is simply mean that what we learn is from the immediate text itself. Are their clues, are their hints, are their “signs” pointing to understanding? First let’s look at the obviously parallel texts which are verses 3 and 5.
PHall | November 11, 2011
PHall | November 11, 2011
Jesus makes people uncomfortable. Ironically, this is especially true for the religious because Jesus challenges the normal, the expected, and the religious traditions of both the sanctimonious and soft-hearted. Jesus confronts the conscience of others and we must be brave enough to question our own. Learning from Him, who always knew right and wrong regardless […]
PHall | November 9, 2011
PHall | November 8, 2011
Perryism – What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source what you post on Facebook? (4:1)
PHall | November 7, 2011
Perryism – Not many should become brotherhood magazine editors, my brothers, knowing that you will receive a stricter judgment (3:1).
PHall | November 7, 2011
Perryism – Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience flaming emails, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance (1:2-3).
PHall | November 7, 2011
Perryism – The book of James for Modern Readers #3 – But no man can tame the keyboard. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. We praise our Lord and Father with it, and we curse men who are made in God’s likeness with it. Praising and cursing come out of the same keyboard. […]