Author Archives: JohnJ

What’s In a Name? RA Torrey’s “What the Bible Teaches”

Posted on August 18, 2012 by JohnJ

Names given for new-borns these days don’t seem to have much import, many appear to be artistic creations and spellings of a hyper imagination. In ages past the name given to a child was to portend well-being and success. This … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on August 11, 2012 by JohnJ

“At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot, to pull down, or to destroy it; if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity … Continue reading →

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The Subordination of the Spirit, “What the Bible Teaches”

Posted on August 8, 2012 by JohnJ

This the 24th installment of 52 reviewing RA Torrey’s 1898 publication What The Bible Teaches. See all of Lex’s posts here. A PDF copy of the book can be downloaded here. You are welcome and encouraged to join the discussion … Continue reading →

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Lex’s Post on the Distinction of the Holy Spirit

Posted on August 2, 2012 by JohnJ

Lex addresses the next chapter in Torrey’s book “What the Bible Teaches,” concerning the distinction of the Holy Spirit. That is His distinction from the Father and from the Son. She notes it is the most brief of the book’s … Continue reading →

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Godspeak

Posted on July 26, 2012 by JohnJ

I’m reading through the book of Isaiah now. Definitely one of my top three favorite books of the Bible. Mainly because for the majority of the book we hear God speaking directly. In His own words. In the first person. … Continue reading →

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