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2022-09-29T13:33:57-08:00

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2 Cor 5-9: Giving in the NT: a devotional guide

Last updated on: September 29, 2022 at 1:33 pm By Rob Dalrymple

Monday: Read 2 Cor 5:11-6:2 2nd Cor 5:11-7:4 marks a new section in the book. Today’s reading of 5:11-21 might well be the key to the whole book! The section begins with Paul defending himself against outsiders. In particular, those who take pride in their appearance. Paul argues for the legitimacy of his ministry in terms of its character. His central point is that because Christ died for us we too have learned to die for Christ. As a result,... Read more

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2022-10-03T11:51:58-08:00

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Bring your bible to school day: Maybe not such a great idea

Last updated on: October 3, 2022 at 11:51 am By Rob Dalrymple

Oct 6, 2022, is the 8th annual “bring your Bible to school day.” What do you think of this campaign? I have mixed feelings and here’s why. On the positive side I suspect that bringing a Bible to school and having it out so that others might see it—which I suppose is the point of “bring your Bible to school day”—might well provide an opportunity for conversations. Others might ask, “what is that?”; or “what church do you go to?”;... Read more

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2022-09-23T09:43:26-08:00

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2 Cor 1-5: Paul defends his ministry: devotional guide 2nd Cor #1

Last updated on: September 23, 2022 at 9:43 am By Rob Dalrymple

Monday: Read 2 Cor 1:1-22 The problems in Corinth continue to build. That is right: what Paul said in 1st Corinthians didn’t help—well at least not enough. Many in Corinth continued to reject Paul’s claims as an apostle and they refused to listen to his counsel. As we discussed in 1st Corinthians, they rejected Paul for several reasons. For one, Paul refused to speak the way the professional rhetoricians (orators) did. They were funny. They knew how to win over... Read more

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2022-09-24T17:13:05-08:00

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Was Queen Elizabeth II a Christian? Why I don’t like the question

Last updated on: September 24, 2022 at 5:13 pm By Rob Dalrymple

Over the last number of posts, I have been discussing what I believe is a biblical view of empire. We began by addressing the meaning and significance of 666. Then we began to ask what does the Bible say about the Beast of Revelation 13 and what does it mean for us. And there is still much to say about all of this. At the same time, soon after the queen’s passing, I was asked to write on the question... Read more

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2022-09-13T14:19:08-08:00

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Devotional guide 1 Corinthians #6: 1 Cor 15-16

Last updated on: September 13, 2022 at 2:19 pm By Rob Dalrymple

Monday: Read 1 Cor 15:1-11 1 Corinthians 15 is the longest extended speech of Paul on a single topic. This chapter is famously known as the resurrection chapter. Notice that the chapter does not begin with “now concerning.” Paul is no longer addressing their letter to him. Paul is, however, addressing a problem in the church in Corinth. This issue appears to be that “some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead” (12). In 15:1-11, Paul... Read more

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2022-09-20T08:50:56-08:00

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The Mark of the Beast and 666: #4

Last updated on: September 20, 2022 at 8:50 am By Rob Dalrymple

I noted in my last post on the Mark of the Beast there is little doubt that John was using an ancient practice of Gematria and that by means of this practice it is quite likely that 666 represents Nero. This view is quite common among scholars of the book of Revelation. In this post, I wish to address how it is that we know this and elaborate on what this might mean for us. NB: this post will be... Read more

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2022-09-08T11:06:17-08:00

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Devotional Guide: 1 Cor #5: 1 Cor 12-14

Last updated on: September 8, 2022 at 11:06 am By Rob Dalrymple

Monday: Read 1 Cor 12:1-11 1 Cor 12:1 begins with, “now concerning spiritual gifts,” (“people”?)[2] which indicates that Paul is addressing the next item in the letter they wrote to him (see 7:1; 8:1). Paul now begins to address the issues of spiritual people and the exercise of spiritual gifts. It is important to recognize that the discussion on spiritual gifts continues through 1 Cor 14. In the middle of 1 Cor 12 and 14 is the “love chapter” of... Read more

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2023-07-09T06:20:08-08:00

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Who/What is the Beast/anti-Christ (Rev 13)? And why you should care #1

Last updated on: July 9, 2023 at 6:20 am By Rob Dalrymple

Let me say it straight up: understanding what the book of Revelation (and the whole of the Bible) says about the nature of the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of the world is of utmost significance. This is especially the case for the western church in the early part of the 21st century. NT scholar Gordon Fee states it plainly: “The main themes [of the book of Revelation] are clear. The church and state are on a collision course... Read more

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2022-09-07T10:24:33-08:00

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Devotional Guide: 1 Corinthians #4: 1 Cor 9-11

Last updated on: September 7, 2022 at 10:24 am By Rob Dalrymple

Monday: Read 1 Cor 9:19-27 As we mentioned last week, Paul begins a discussion in 8:1-11:34 on the topic of idolatry and our concerns for the weaker brother/sister. Paul distinguishes between what “knowledge” says and what “love” says (8:1-3). In 9:1-27, Paul notes that he has forsaken certain privileges that he had every right to, for the sake of the others (to be paid and to have a wife). In Paul’s words, knowledge says that he could receive pay, but... Read more

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2022-08-20T13:29:21-08:00

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Devotional Guide 1 Corinthians #3: 1 Cor 7-9

Last updated on: August 20, 2022 at 1:29 pm By Rob Dalrymple

Monday: Read 1 Cor 7:1-6 Paul opens 1 Cor 7:1 with the statement, “now concerning the matters you wrote about.” This is a clear indication that Paul is now responding to a letter they wrote to him. One of the things that makes understanding Corinthians difficult is that we do not know what they said in their letter. We can only infer what they said based on Paul’s response. It is important to recognize that sometimes Paul cites what they... Read more

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