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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Question on Hebrews 6

Posted on August 18, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 4 Comments

Question

Recently, a friend emailed a question that came up in a small group Bible study regarding Hebrews 6. There was question about whether Hebrews 6 teaches that a person can lose his/her salvation. This post contains my response to the question.

Filed Under: Bible Question Tagged With: Bible, Hebrews, salvation

Thoughts on death prompted by my dog

Posted on February 4, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Sammy

I understand that the decline and death of a dog is not a major event in the larger scheme of things. But, our 10 year old golden retriever is having health issues and it is difficult to watch. Compared to the loss of a spouse, parent, sibling or child, this is a very small hurt, but a real one none-the-less.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Christ, Cross, Death, God, Jesus, Life, salvation

6 Questions to Ask Before Presuming on Grace

Posted on April 27, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 3 Comments

I have had a few discussions lately with people that have struggled with the tension between law and grace. This is not a new question, and the Bible does have some things to say to us as we work out how to navigate through this tension. There are many issues on which the Bible is […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Christ, Christian, Faith, God, Grace, Jesus, salvation

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Self-righteousness and fear

“When I feel self-righteous, it means I’m afraid. It’s a way to puff up and protect myself when I’m afraid of being wrong, making someone angry, or getting blamed.” Brené Brown in Daring Greatly Fear is a strong motivator. Unfortunately, it often motivates us to behavior that is either wrong or unhelpful. As I listened […]

Thoughts on the third commandment

The third of the Ten Commandments says this: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 (ESV) Growing up, this commandment was considered satisfied as long as a person didn’t use the words, “God,” […]

Prophetic Voice

On the need for a prophetic voice

The bottom line is that I need a prophetic voice in my life. So, I guess I’m OK with my pastor making me feel uncomfortable. Perhaps in this I am in a minority.

Question 12

What did God’s providence do for man whom He created?

Upon his return, before the son could even propose the terms of the revised relationship, the Father embraces the son. The Father’s love was not conditioned upon anything that the son had to say. The embrace said everything about the relationship.

Cold Case Christianity for Kids book cover

Cold-Case Christianity for Kids

I was recently sent a copy of Cold-Case Christianity for Kids by J. Warner Wallace and Susie Wallace. I have previously reviewed (and recommended) two of Wallace’s earlier works, Cold-Case Christianity and God’s Crime Scene so I knew going in that I was likely to enjoy this book also.

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