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The Gospel of Jesus’ Wife Is Back In The News

Posted on 21 April 2014 by Islwyn

“The so-called “Gospel of Jesus’s Wife” is back in the news and back in public conversation. The story first broke in a flurry of sensationalism back in September of 2012 whenSmithsonian magazine declared that a papyrus fragment had been found which … Continue reading →

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Mom, I’m Bored!

Posted on 30 December 2013 by Islwyn

Says the author of this article I’m reading: “So as a parent, it’s good for me to remember that entertainment is not a right. It’s a privilege—and often, depriving my children of this privilege is the best thing for them. … Continue reading →

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Is Martin Luther King’s Dream Still Alive?

Posted on 5 September 2013 by Islwyn

I posted on Martin Luther King Day back in January. The 28th of last month was the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s now famous speech. The BBC reported that President Obama said that, “”When you are talking about Dr … Continue reading →

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“Zombie Claims” On Jesus The Revolutionary

Posted on 31 August 2013 by Islwyn

“One of the things variously amusing and annoying is the re-appearance of ideas and claims in my own area of expertise as if something new, something suppressed (e.g., by us scholars supposedly) and reeeeally racy and sensationally important that are … Continue reading →

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More Views On Hell And Conditional Immortality

Posted on 25 July 2013 by Islwyn

What is Conditionalism? For the uninitiated on terms that are used by theologians in their discussions on what happens when we die these links here and here and here might be helpful. Annhilationism is an associated term that says that at the … Continue reading →

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A Changed View Of, ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Islwyn

Following the previous post the one book I have read by Martin Luther King, A Strength To Love, is moving and powerful. Just read the reviews on Amazon. Edward Gilbreath writes, or should I say, rewrites with a changed perspective on King’s … Continue reading →

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Addiction To Law? Grace To The Rescue

Posted on 17 January 2012 by Islwyn

“By nature, you are completely addicted to a legal method of salvation. Even after you become a Christian by believing the Gospel, your heart is still addicted to salvation by works…You find it hard to believe that you should get … Continue reading →

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Would Martin Luther King Be Heard Today?

Posted on 17 January 2012 by Islwyn

Monday was Martin Luther King Day in the USA. But, would Martin Luther King be heard today? asks Dr. James Emery White. “Because we were created, there is value in each person. There is meaning and purpose to every life. There … Continue reading →

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Our Besetting Sin

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Islwyn

As an Adventist, I appreciated Bill Meuhlenberg’s concern about fellow Christians disparaging the Ten Commandments. I collected some thoughts from a few prominent Bible expositors in support of what Meuhlenberg on the Law of God. But what does it all mean in … Continue reading →

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Christians And Capital Punishment

Posted on 26 October 2011 by Islwyn

In my previous posts it is obvious that I believe in law, I believe in fairness and justice. But do I believe in the opportunity for repentance and forgiveness? But then what about Hitler? Idi Amin? and other tyrants of … Continue reading →

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