Monthly Archives: February 2012

Textual Criticism’s Worst Assumption

Posted on 29 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

I do care about textual critics, either intentionally or accidentally, using naturalistic evolutionary philosophies in their evaluations when they try to tell us which words are the ones God gave us. Continue reading →

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The “Oldest and Best” Wording

Posted on 28 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

It would be better to drop the “oldest and best” terminology. At best, it is confusing. “Old” only matters if it is one of the “best,” so it would be better to just say “best” and leave it at that. Continue reading →

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The Genesis Flood and the Atrahasis Epic

Posted on 27 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

There are so many people to blame, after all, that we never have to stop and consider whether perhaps our own actions might be part of the problem…. Continue reading →

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Lacking Credibility with Bible-Believing Christians

Posted on 25 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

David Cameron may say this is a Christian country, but the Government’s actions give the impression that the only kind of Christianity wanted is a hypocritical “Christianity” that abandons Christian morality “at the door of the temple.” Continue reading →

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My Song is Love Unknown

Posted on 24 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

My song is love unknown, My Saviour’s love to me; Love to the loveless shown, That they might lovely be. O who am I, That for my sake My Lord should take Frail flesh and die? -Samuel Crossman (1664) Entire … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Shipwrecked Christian

Posted on 23 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

All is never over in the service of the Lord. Don’t stay shipwrecked. You’re needed on board, and your Master expects you on board. The only thing worse than being shipwrecked is staying there. Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Longest Marriage

Posted on 23 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

The longest marriage in Scotland ends after more than seventy-seven years. I have got a lovely boy in the home. He is the only one for me — always has been and always will be. May the God of all comfort be near to … Continue reading →

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