Toward a Biblical Theology of Salvation, by Glenn Giles
Written on March 31, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
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Q&A 0043 – Negative claims about the truth of the Bible
Written on March 30, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
One time I stopped and was talking to a girl taking some philosophy and religion courses at the University of Calgary. She’s studying the first century church and doubts the… Read More
1st Century Messianic Movements, by Glenn Giles
Written on March 29, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
The purpose of this paper is to determine bona fide messianic movements of the first century. Many have written articles using the term “messianic” or “messianic movement,” but few seem… Read More
Q&A 0042 – The Apocrypha
Written on March 28, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What are the specific reasons (e.g. scriptural contradictions) that we can cite from Scripture or other sources, that show that the Apocrypha is not inspired by the Holy Spirit? Again,… Read More
The Resurrection
Written on March 27, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
EASTER LESSON 2005: Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ. It also tells us about our own resurrection. WHAT RESURRECTION ISN’T:(1) The afterlife. Many believe in an afterlife who deny the… Read More
Q&A 0041 – Salvation under the Old Covenant
Written on March 26, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What has always puzzled me is the salvation of the righteous under the old covenant. How were Moses Abraham David et al. forgiven? If through faith in Christ looking forward… Read More
AN EXEGETICAL EXPOSITION OF DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9
Written on March 25, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
THE SHEMA’: THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD AS THE GROUND FOR THE FAITHFULNESS OF MAN: AN EXEGETICAL EXPOSITION OF DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9 BY GLENN W. GILES March 3, 2005 To read the… Read More
Q&A 0040 – General and Special Revelation
Written on March 24, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
How can I help my Hindu friend see the way Christianity builds on top of the foundational truths that most religions share? [Condensation of longer question] — Dave McKay (Bloomington,… Read More
Q&A 0039 – Archaeology
Written on March 22, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Associate Professor Zeev Herzog (Tel-Aviv University, Department of Archaeology & Near Eastern Studies) wrote an article in the renowned Ha’aretz magazine on Oct 29, 1999. I would like to know… Read More
Q&A 0038 – Extrabiblical history
Written on March 20, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Can you suggest some good study material for events that happened in the first century that are not recorded in the Bible. i.e. Destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem, Paul’s… Read More
Q&A 0037 – Sabbath
Written on March 18, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
What is the truth behind the 4th Commandment on the Sabbath? If Saturday is the 7th day, and the Sabbath, why do we not worship on Saturday? If we observe… Read More
Q&A 0036 – Who’s reporting?
Written on March 16, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
When the New Testament talks about what happens and explains people’s heart and motives is it because that a disciple was there with them or what? For example take Matthew… Read More
Q&A 0035 – Gifts of the Spirit
Written on March 14, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
I have always been troubled by Acts 8:14-19. One explanation I have been told is that the Holy Spirit discussed here means only the miraculous gifts of the Spirit, and… Read More
Q&A 0034 – Purified by Faith?
Written on March 12, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
In Acts 15:9, in referring to Cornelius, Peter said that God "purified their hearts by faith." No one has ever used that scripture with me to justify forgiveness of sins… Read More
Q&A 0033 – Paul filled with the Spirit?
Written on March 10, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
You said on page 212 of The Spirit that Ananias laid his hands on Paul so that he would receive his sight, but Acts 9:17 also says "and be filled… Read More
Book recommendations on healing and spiritual formation
Written on March 10, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
This books list is related to past challenges, healing, and spiritual formation. Baile, Gil, Violence Unveiled, New York: Crossroad Publishing, 1992. This landmark work on how conflict emerges in communities… Read More
Golden Rule “Followership,” by Gordon Ferguson
Written on March 8, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Co-authoring a book like Golden Rule Leadership has been a daunting task. Which of us thinks we have perfected Jesus’ style of leading? Certainly not Wyndham or I. Our primary… Read More
Q&A 0032 – Was Paul’s apostleship a special version? How did he get it?
Written on March 8, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Was Paul’s apostleship a special version? How did he get it? Paul was not one of the original 12 disciples of Christ, a fact his critics made much of. Yes,… Read More
Q&A 0031 – What about the prophecy of Joel 2:28-32?
Written on March 6, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Does the prophecy Joel spoke of indicate preaching, or an infallible doctrinal gift? The nature of the prophecy Joel spoke of (Joel 2:28-32) is neither. Certainly it seems to have… Read More
Q&A 0030 – Who are “they” in Acts 2:1?
Written on March 4, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Is "they" in Acts 2:1 referring to the twelve apostles, or the hundred and twenty? I believe the group are the apostles — all are Galileans, after all, according to… Read More
Q&A 0029 – Metaphysics
Written on March 2, 2005 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Hi Doug, could you tell me, What is your understanding of metaphysics, and how would you study the Bible with someone who believes in it? — Vicente Lopez(Washington DC) Metaphysics,… Read More
