Thomas Jefferson: Keep government small.The Hunger Games: A thrilling post-apocalyptic distopian quest told as an epic story that in part clearly warns of the dangers of totalitarian government. My family all read the trilogy a year ago and had multiple discussions around the dinner table of its merits. Although shocking, its message should not be lost.The w […]
Making Vows to God Paul’s Vow in Acts 21:15-26 Compromise or Conviction? Dr. Jay A. Quine Paul consents to join in a vow to give the appearance of not invalidating the Law of Moses and the tradition of the elders. There are several options why he does this: 1. Paul was a hypocrite—says E.P. Sanders in his impressive work, Paul, the Law and the Jewish People […]
1 Cor 3:11-15 The Building Metaphor One picture the Bible gives of this judgment and rewards is one of individual believers presenting their life’s works to Christ in the form of buildings. The eternal foundation of each building is Christ, but the structures vary. Some are made totally of wood, hay, and straw; others are of gold, silver, and precious stones […]
If salvation is free, then why should I be good? · If you can’t lose your salvation after you’re saved then what motivation and incentive is there to be good? We need certainty. We need to feel secure. We need to know we are safe in a relationship with someone. An infant needs to feel secure. Studies have shown that at infant gets that sense of safety and se […]
THE LORD’S TABLE Comments on the vocabulary of 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-27 1 Cor 11:23-24 The Bread For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, in the night in which he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” “received” – to […]
Five Antithesis in the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5--7 “you have heard” “but I say” Explanation / application Direction of the Law: “do not commit murder” “whoever commits murder is liable in court” “do not be angry” saying “raca” is enough to be liable in the supreme court; banished to hell. Be reconciled to another before you present your worship to God. […]
Definitions Ritual or Religious Baptisms Baptism Today · Baptism does nothing to add to our salvation—it is the outward expression or demonstration of the inward reality that has already occurred. ·
bound for heaven?Other Today BlogsHebrews 3:13 Carpe Diem"But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today."Haveyou ever thought, “I’ll be happy when I make more money; when I graduate fromcollege; when I get married; when we have children, or when I retire inFlorida?” We often find ourselves livingfor the future when some benc […]
Manuscript of ColossiansColossians 3:23 Do your work as unto the LordChristians need to understand the value God places on our work. These are not our jobs, but are a means to worship the Lord, for theBible says, “do your work heartily, as for the Lord, rather than for men.” Thisis Dr. Jay Quine, looking with you the Lord's instruction for your“work”. W […]
‘Twas the Night Jesus Came‘Twas the night Jesus came, and all through the houseNot a person was praying, not one in the house.The Bibles were left on the shelf without care,For no one thought that Jesus would come there.The children were dressed to crawl into bed,Not once ever kneeling, or bowing a head.And mom in her rocker with baby in her lap,Was watching […]
Isaiah 7 -- The Virgin Birth, post by Jay QuineA Brief Examination of the Prophecy of the Virgin Birth Found in Isaiah 7:13-14, Matthew 1:18-25, and Luke 1:26-35Dr. Jay A. QuineIsaiah 7:13-14 Then he said, “Listen now, O house of David! Is it too slight a thing for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God as well? “Therefore t […]
In Adam All Die; Not So in Christ! Post by QuineRomans 5:19 The Meaning of SinFrom10 yards my kids could easily shoot an arrow into a bale of hay. “Move back and aim higher,” Iinstructed. With practice, they couldstill hit it. Then I challenged them: “Thetarget is in France. Aim higher.” “Dad, that’s impossible,” theycomplained. “No one could hit thattarget. […]
copying Scripture to Save others - post by QuineRomans 10:13; Acts 16:31 -- SAVED from Eternal Danger!Climbingout of a cave through a rock-face chimney, my son nearly reached the top butcouldn’t reach the next hand hold. Hecalled out “help me; I can’t make it.” He could have fallen to his death. Instead a man at the top lay downand reaching for my son call o […]
Quine's Secret Place click for FreedomRomans 6:19; 1Thessalonians 5:22 -- The SanctuaryAholy place, hidden, safe and private once was called a sanctum. It described some place separated from thedetrimental influence of the world. TheBible uses a form of this word to describe you and me. We are that sanctified place. We are separated from the world posit […]
Rembrant: Jesus in the Moment, Post by Jay QuineRomans 12:1-2 and the Mind Morph!My son had a tendency to drift off. His checking out from reality and daydreaming was getting him in trouble at school. We told his teachers about it, but they were getting tired of calling his name several times to get his attention. A change would require a mental renewal. To […]
Rejoice in your Failures! post by QuinePhilippians 4:4 Wrong Reasons to Rejoice We celebrate successes. A benchmark anniversary. The closing of a long negotiated business deal. Emerging victorious in a sporting event. Filing your taxes on time. There are lots of reasons to rejoice. But let me, Dr. Jay Quine challenge you. Do you rejoice when you fail? Do you […]
The Reign of Christ, post by Jay QuineRomans 5:17-21 We Need Reign! by QuineQueen Elizabeth of England has reigned for over 55 years. But her political authority is more in the form of regal pomp, than real power. The bible tells us that for over 5000 years death has reigned. Indeed, ever since Adam, through his one transgression death has reigned with real […]
God's Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, by QuineRomans 4:3-6 and God's Great AccountingEvery month I add up my expenses, and measure them against my income. I do a reckoning. The word “reckon” is an accounting term that pictures balance sheets. It is this term that Paul uses when he quotes Genesis, writing, “Abraham believed God and it was […]
Christ's Crystal Purity 1John 3:2-3 The Crystal Purity of ChristNear White Sands New Mexico is an ancient lake basin where annual mineral deposits from spring run offs form large gypsum crystals. They lie partially buried in the rich soil so when you pick one up they are caked in dirt. But slices are easily fractured off showing their pure even transluc […]