Category Archives: Salvation

Faith Is No Longer a Virtue in America

Posted on July 14, 2018 by mtpeterson1948

… is the title of Salena Zito’s1)One of my favorite columnists who I discovered during the Trump campaign – when I was not a Trump supporter. She came to my attention with one of the most insightful bits of snark … Continue reading →

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John 8:31 – What It Means To Be Free

Posted on December 25, 2017 by mtpeterson1948

In John 8:31 Jesus advances His famous, if somewhat puzzling phrase, “if you are my disciples then truth will set you free”. Free from what? And how? … continue reading

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New Perspective Videos

Posted on April 8, 2017 by mtpeterson1948

My previous post dealing with John MacArthur touched a nerve with me. This “New Perspective on Paul” topic is rather esoteric because, really, who wants to read theology when the rivers are clear, the weather is mild, and the Skwalas … Continue reading →

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Questions Arising from Ephesians 2:8-9

Posted on November 12, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

The NIV translation of Ephesians 2:8-9 is For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– not by works, so that no one can boast. This passage (among … Continue reading →

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