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Did Jesus Fulfill and Therefore Abolish the Torah?

Posted on April 4, 2026 by mtpeterson1948

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. (Matthew 5:17 ESV) The Definition of Fulfill Here’s how Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines the use … Continue reading →

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What Paul Said: Bonhoeffer’s Cheap Grace

Posted on March 19, 2026 by mtpeterson1948

Why Repentance Is Enabled, Not Caused This study examines a basic question in Pauline theology: Does grace cause repentance, or does it enable repentance? I argue that grace enables repentance; it does not cause it. God calls for repentance, but … Continue reading →

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AI – A Fear of Our Own Making

Posted on December 31, 2025 by mtpeterson1948

I asked Grok, arguably the most powerful LLM in existence today, to evaluate an essay I wrote about how a fear of our own making drives Christians to decry the use of Artificial Intelligence. The title of the Essay is: … Continue reading →

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What Does Born Again Mean

Posted on November 4, 2025 by mtpeterson1948

What did Jews of the early first century CE understand the phrase “born again” to mean? Many evangelical Christians today believe that being “born again” refers to a one-time moment when a person accepts Jesus as their savior. But is … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Is the “Kingdom” of God?

Posted on November 4, 2025 by mtpeterson1948

The Kingdom of God/Heaven The word “kingdom” is a very common and important word in the Bible. Its use is probably most familiar to Christians from Jesus’ announcements that the Kingdom of God is near, or words to that effect. … Continue reading →

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The Bible and Parenting

Posted on November 4, 2025 by mtpeterson1948

The Bible and Parenting God has an abundance of good advice for parents. Advice that, when properly understood, is priceless. However, many of these texts have been corrupted by time and eisegesis – adding what we think God meant according … Continue reading →

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