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Proverbs 18:21 Proposal

I’d like to propose a new translation of Proverbs 18:21. Most English translations read something like the ESV, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Taken this way, the second half of the verse uses the pronoun “it” and “its” to refer backContinue reading “Proverbs 18:21 Proposal”

The Three “Phases” of Salvation

Theologians have spoken of three “phases” of salvation, typically expressed with the phrase, “I was saved, I am being saved, I will be saved.” And truly, the Bible speaks of salvation in past, present, and future tenses. In this post I tease out some other phrases that flow from the three phases framework. I wasContinue reading “The Three “Phases” of Salvation”

Evangelism, Part 1

In Matthew chapter 10, the Lord Jesus sent out his newly appointed Apostles with specific instructions to proclaim God’s kingdom to the twelve Israelite tribes. In effect, Jesus commissioned the Apostles to evangelize the twelve tribes of Israel. What was our Lord’s motivation? Read Matthew 9:35-38 35 “Jesus traveled through all the towns and villagesContinue reading “Evangelism, Part 1”