Author Archives: JohnJ

Rest in Peace

Posted on March 25, 2012 by JohnJ

Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones. Psalm 116:15 The death a few days ago of my uncle and a few weeks ago of a friend made me recall the music of the … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Teaches, RA Torrey – Chapter 4

Posted on March 22, 2012 by JohnJ

This the 4th installment of a review of 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 … Continue reading →

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The Law of the Jungle

Posted on March 14, 2012 by JohnJ

But the thing was displeasing in the sight of Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the LORD. The LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in regard … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Teaches, R.A. Torrey – Chapter 3

Posted on March 13, 2012 by JohnJ

Lex is discussing this Thursday the eternal nature of God in Chapter 3. “When I was little, before I knew Him, I used to sometimes imagine myself rocketing through space. Beyond Pluto, out of the Milky Way, past the known … Continue reading →

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When is Sin a Good Thing?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by JohnJ

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20, cf. Psalm 52:3, Malachi 2:17 The answer is never. Wishful … Continue reading →

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