Tag Archives: Justification

Bible 1 Yr – Day 112 – Its really really not the law.

Posted on May 3, 2015 by David Vermont

In yesterday and today’s readings Paul continues explaining to the Galatians why the Mosaic Law does not save them. Paul makes several points. 1. We receive the Holy Spirit from faith and not works of the law. 2. The promise … Continue reading →

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Day 102 – 1 Thessalonians 2 – Baking a Cake

Posted on April 23, 2015 by David Vermont

Today we read the second chapter of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. Again the text contains tantalizing clues that Paul will develop later in his longer more theological letters. But let’s see what we can glean now… First, notice how … Continue reading →

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Bible 1 Yr – Day 71 – Cornelius

Posted on March 23, 2015 by David Vermont

Today we read the first half of the account of the conversion of Cornelius. We read that both Cornelius and Peter are given visions from heaven. Cornelius is to seek out Peter. Whereas Peter is prepared by his vision to … Continue reading →

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