Monthly Archives: October 2016

Book Write-Up: The Reconciling Wisdom of God, by Adam J. Johnson

Posted on October 31, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Adam J. Johnson.  The Reconciling Wisdom of God: Reframing the Doctrine of the Atonement.  Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016.  See here to purchase the book. Adam J. Johnson has a Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is an instructor … Continue reading →

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Church Write-Up: Ramblings on the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 28, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

At church last Sunday, the pastor preached about the Holy Spirit.  Here are some items: A.  The pastor said that the Holy Spirit is a person, but that many Christians do not talk as if he is a person.  Rather, … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: The Attributes of God, volume 2, by A.W. Tozer

Posted on October 27, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

A.W. Tozer.  The Attributes of God: Volume 2: Deeper Into the Father’s Heart.  Chicago: WingSpread Publishers (an imprint of Moody Publishers), 2015.  See here to purchase the book. A.W. Tozer was a pastor and Christian author who lived from 1897 … Continue reading →

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Anderson-3 periods

Posted on October 27, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Originally posted on theoutwardquest:
In The Riddles of the Fourth Gospel, Paul N. Anderson says there were three periods during which the Gospel of John developed within a specific community: The Palestinian Period-30 to 70 CE The First Asia Minor…

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Book Write-Up: A Love Made New, by Kathleen Fuller

Posted on October 26, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Kathleen Fuller.  A Love Made New.  Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2016.  See here to buy the book. A Love Made New is the third book of the “Amish of Birch Creek” series.  I did not read the first book of the … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Mission Possible, by D.L. McCarragher

Posted on October 23, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

D.L. McCarragher.  Mission Possible: Spiritual Covering.  Believing for Your Husband’s Salvation.  Alabaster Box Publishing, Inc., 2007, 2015.  See here to buy the book.  (The link is to the 2011 edition, which is cheaper.) Mission Possible: Spiritual Covering is for Christian … Continue reading →

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Scattered Ramblings on Christians Leaving the Faith

Posted on October 21, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

For church last Sunday, I watched the service at home, since there were forecasts of heavy winds and rains. The pastor was preaching about the Epistle to the Hebrews, specifically its admonitions to the Jewish Christians to stay in the … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Walking on Water, by Madeleine L’Engle

Posted on October 20, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Madeleine L’Engle.  Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith & Art.  Preface by Sara Zarr.  New York: Convergent Books, 2016.  See here to buy the book. Madeleine L’Engle is perhaps best known for her renowned children’s book, A Wrinkle in Time.  … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: When the Son of Man Didn’t Come

Posted on October 19, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Christopher M. Hays, in collaboration with Brandon Gallaher, Julia S. Konstantinovsky, Richard J. Ounsworth, and C.A. Strine.  When the Son of Man Didn’t Come: A Constructive Proposal on the Delay of the Parousia.  Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2016.  See here to … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Hebrews, by Dr. Kathy Stewart

Posted on October 19, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Dr. Kathy Stewart.  Hebrews: It’s Not How You Start—It’s How You Finish: A Study Guide to the Most Encouraging Book in the New Testament.  Bloomington: WestBow Press, 2013.  See here to buy the book. As the title indicates, this book … Continue reading →

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