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| bio | website | ericsowell.com |
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| location | Dallas, TX | |
| age | 37 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 3 months |
| seen | Sep 18 '12 at 1:30 | |
| stats | profile views | 7 |
I am a software dude living in Dallas. I've been doing that for about either years now. Fun times.
Prior to this I attended school to receive a Master of Theology. Of course that doesn't mean I know what I'm talking about :) That was mostly fun but I needed a break from school after that, so I got a "real job".
My primary interest is Greek as well as the study of early Christianity. I attend and teach at FBC Parker, TX.
I blog on stuff related to Early Christianity here, if you are interested: http://www.archaicchristianity.com/blog
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Feb 15 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Sep 9 |
awarded | Enlightened |
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Sep 9 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Apr 20 |
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Was Jesus anointed once or twice on the feet with perfume? From what I've read, Mary was a very common name at the time. |
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Apr 18 |
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Does baptizing come after discipling in Matthew 28:19? It does look that way :) |
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Apr 17 |
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Does baptizing come after discipling in Matthew 28:19? Even as someone who is not a fan of the practice of infant baptism, whoever made this original argument clearly knows just enough Greek to be dangerous. +1 for a good response. |
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Apr 16 |
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Does Galatians 6:9 contain a causality that could imply works salvation? And many agree with you. But I would still recommend a reading of the book. Even if you don't end up agreeing with this other perspective, perhaps it will still benefit you. Of course the whole question of this new perspective would be a fun one to discuss on the site but the format doesn't really fit it well. Q&A is not discussion board. Oh well. |
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Apr 16 |
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Does reaping in Galatians 6:9 refer to salvation? I like your answer too :) |
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Apr 16 |
answered | Does Galatians 6:9 contain a causality that could imply works salvation? |
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Apr 16 |
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How Do We Know Paul's Opponents in Galatians Profess to be Followers of Jesus? if he were directly addressing the opponents, then I would entirely agree. But as I read the letter it seems more of an address to those stuck in the middle of the debate. |
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Apr 16 |
answered | Does reaping in Galatians 6:9 refer to salvation? |
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Apr 16 |
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How Do We Know Paul's Opponents in Galatians Profess to be Followers of Jesus? Re: 1:6-7, I'll say it a different way. The message and term "gospel" was very important to Paul. If some Jews, among whom most (all?) would have said that Torah-obedience was necessary for righteousness before God and were attempting to convert these Gentiles into Judaism, attacking this Christian schismatic group, I can totally see Paul responding with his own terms, the ones he would have used when he preached to the Galatians. |
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Apr 16 |
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How Do We Know Paul's Opponents in Galatians Profess to be Followers of Jesus? Re: 1:6-7 -- The term gospel has OT roots, so could have been used by regular Jews as well technically, but in this case it isn't actually required that the opponents were using that term. They could have just been trying to tell them to go a different way. But of your ideas, I think this one may have merit. Re: 1:8-2:14 -- He wasn't trying to convince his opponents at this point. He was trying to convince the Galatians, which would have considered the apostles' opinions. Re: 2:15-21 -- once again, he's not appealing to his opponents. Re: 5:2 -- same problem Re: 6:15 -- same problem |
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Apr 15 |
awarded | Student |
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Apr 15 |
asked | How Do We Know Paul's Opponents in Galatians Profess to be Followers of Jesus? |
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Apr 15 |
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What is the significance of 153 fish? I would strongly recommend getting Richard Bauckham's "The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple" and reading the last chapter, "The 153 Fish and the Unity of the Fourth Gospel." The other chapters are great too but this last one would give you much food for thought. It did for me, anyway. |
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Apr 14 |
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What is indicated by “δοξάζω” being in the aorist in Romans 8:30? Well, you know, whatever it takes :) |
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Apr 14 |
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What is indicated by “δοξάζω” being in the aorist in Romans 8:30? added 5 characters in body |
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Apr 14 |
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What is indicated by “δοξάζω” being in the aorist in Romans 8:30? added 4 characters in body |
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Apr 14 |
answered | What is indicated by “δοξάζω” being in the aorist in Romans 8:30? |
